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3beds
1baths
1,368sqft
71days on market

1511 Ekstine Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Under ContractResidential · built 1962 · CAVALIER MANOR

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1962

Price / sqft

$147

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,873/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10641256

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,368
Stories
1
Flooring
Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1700
Subdivision
CAVALIER MANOR
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Bank Repo, Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Govt Owned, Spec Warranty Deed

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

Opportunity awaits with this 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home offering over 1,300 square feet of living space on a generous 0.17-acre lot. This property is ready for renovation and would benefit from some TLC, making it an ideal project for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to create their dream home. With ample outdoor space, and plenty of potential, this home provides a great opportunity to add value and make it your own. Bring your vision and unlock the possibilities! Call today for more information and to schedule your tour! Case#541-808771 IE (Insurable with escrow) Subject to Appraisal. Property is Owned by the US Dept. of HUD. Seller makes no representations or warranties as to the property condition. HUD Homes are Sold "AS IS". Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyers closing costs upon, upon bid submission.

Listing courtesy of Jonathan Melvin · Benham Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10641256

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

1511 Ekstine Drive is a 1962-built, three-bedroom single-family home in Portsmouth, Virginia, sitting just eight minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. At 1,368 square feet, it offers a practical, right-sized footprint in a city where daily essentials and local flavor are close at hand.

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See all Portsmouth homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23701, homes for sale zoned for Norcom High School, and homes for sale zoned for Lakeview Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Portsmouth — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Brighton homes for sale, Portsmouth waterfront homes for sale, Portsmouth condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Portsmouth.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1511 Ekstine Drive apart is its unbeatable proximity to two major installations — Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth are both reachable in under ten minutes — making it one of the more commute-friendly addresses among Portsmouth homes for sale. Add a 1962 ranch-era build with a manageable lot and a neighborhood full of working-class character, and you have a home that punches well above its square footage in livability.

CAVALIER MANOR and the Portsmouth real estate market

Ekstine Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of Portsmouth — a city with deep maritime roots, a proud shipbuilding heritage, and a genuinely neighborly feel that larger markets rarely replicate. The streets here are lined with mid-century single-family homes, and the pace of life reflects a community that values stability over flash. Portsmouth proper gives you the bones of a real city: a revitalized Olde Towne waterfront, easy access to the Elizabeth River, and ferry service that connects you to Norfolk without ever touching I-264. Families comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth often discover that the city's tight geography means less time in the car and more time at home. The 23701 zip code covers a broad swath of southern Portsmouth, where neighborhoods feel lived-in and genuine — the kind of place where neighbors wave from the porch and kids ride bikes in the street.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are straightforward from 1511 Ekstine Drive. Amoco, less than a mile away, handles quick grocery and convenience runs. When it's time to eat, you're spoiled for local choice: Southern Harmony Kitchen brings soulful Southern cooking just 0.7 miles away, Tony's Crab & Seafood serves up fresh local seafood at 0.8 miles, and Prince Fried Chicken rounds out the lineup at 0.9 miles. Whether you're grabbing a weeknight dinner or settling in for a proper seafood spread, the options within a short drive make this block feel genuinely connected to the community around it.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Eight minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and nine minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — those drive times matter on a 0530 workday. A VA loan can make 1511 Ekstine Drive even more accessible, and the short commute means more time at home between deployments, duty days, and everything in between. This address works hard for military households.

For first-time buyers

If you're weighing homes for sale in 23701 as a first step into ownership, 1511 Ekstine Drive offers a three-bedroom, single-family footprint without the complexity of a larger property. The 1962 build means solid bones, a manageable lot, and a neighborhood where your investment is surrounded by long-term owner-occupants — a reassuring starting point.

More buyer questions

How far is 1511 Ekstine Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately eight minutes by car from 1511 Ekstine Drive, making it one of the shortest base commutes available in this part of Portsmouth. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the congestion that plagues longer cross-city drives.

How far is 1511 Ekstine Drive from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is about nine minutes away — essentially the same commute window as the Shipyard, which is unusual for a single address and a genuine advantage for dual-military households or those weighing assignments at either installation.

What school zone does 1511 Ekstine Drive fall in?

Families researching homes for sale zoned for Norcom High School and homes for sale zoned for Lakeview Elementary School will want to verify current Portsmouth Public Schools zoning directly with the district, as boundaries can change — but this address has historically fallen within those attendance zones.

Is 1511 Ekstine Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is covered in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the most current FEMA map data. Always review that information and discuss flood insurance implications with your agent before making a decision.

Does 1511 Ekstine Drive have a garage?

The property records for this 1962-built home do not indicate an attached garage; buyers interested in parking or storage specifics should confirm current conditions during a walkthrough or by reviewing the most recent property disclosure.

Ready to see 1511 Ekstine Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth inside and out — reach out and let's get you through the door.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Brighton

Brighton is a residential neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, characterized by tree-lined streets and a mix of housing styles that reflect its established community roots.

$285K

Median sale · 12 mo

$180

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

22

For sale now

$46K

HH income

55.2%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$1,341/mo

Principal & interest

$1,043

Property tax

$239

Home insurance

$59

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

87% of $231,690

City assessment record · taxes $2,873/yr

Land share of assessed value

25% — $57,750

Improvements $173,940 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$137,000 – $306,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

1517 Ekstine DR · 0 mi · 1,426 sqft$306,000 sold 2026-03
1600 Welk ST · 0.1 mi · 1,424 sqft$137,000 sold 2026-04
1511 Cavalier BLVD · 0.3 mi · 1,332 sqft$234,000 sold 2026-08

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$201,000

Price / Sq Ft

$147

Annual Taxes

$2,873

Monthly Tax

$239

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.43%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 24, 2026$201,000—
Currently listed—$201,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

13% below assessment

Total Assessed

$231,690

Land

$57,750

Improvement

$173,940

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Portsmouth Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Is 1511 Ekstine Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Lakeview Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.5/10), William E. Waters Middle, IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1511 Ekstine Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1511 Ekstine Dr?+
Amoco is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is Prince Fried Chicken (0.6 mi).
Does 1511 Ekstine Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1511 Ekstine Dr built?+
It was built in 1962, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Jonathan Melvin · Benham Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10641256

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1511 Ekstine Dr, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10641256 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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