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$269,000
$114 / sqft · est. $1,719/mo →
3beds
2baths
2,359sqft
0days on market

1616 Barron St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Coming SoonResidential · built 1927 · WEST PARK VIEW

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Excellent Investor Opportunity or Home Renovation project. Home being sold AS-IS with no repairs. Historic District - Close to Olde Towne Portsmouth, with great access to bases, shopping, restaurants, and interstate. HVAC in need of some repair (heat works, AC has small leak). Metal Roof, and some flooring has been updated. Quick Close Desired - Early Possession Negotiable

Listing courtesy of William Dean · The Bryant Group · REIN MLS #10642518

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A nearly 2,400-square-foot, 1927-built home in Portsmouth with three bedrooms and two baths, sitting just two minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Classic early-twentieth-century bones meet generous living space in one of Hampton Roads' most historically layered cities.

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Why this home stands out

Square footage this generous in a 1927 home is genuinely rare — at 2,359 square feet, 1616 Barron Street gives you room to spread out without sacrificing the craftsmanship and character that newer construction simply can't replicate. Add a two-minute drive to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and a three-minute hop to USCG Base Portsmouth, and the location alone makes this address worth a serious look.

WEST PARK VIEW and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of the oldest and most storied cities in Virginia, sitting directly across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk and woven into the fabric of Hampton Roads' naval heritage. The area around Barron Street carries that same sense of history — tree-lined streets, early-twentieth-century homes with real architectural detail, and a neighborhood feel that's hard to manufacture from scratch. Downtown Portsmouth is close enough for weekend farmers markets, waterfront dining along the Portside boardwalk, and the Children's Museum of Virginia. The Olde Towne Historic District, one of the largest collections of pre-Civil War architecture on the East Coast, is just a short drive away and gives the broader community a genuine sense of place. Commuters appreciate the city's position at the center of Hampton Roads — the HRBT, the Downtown Tunnel, and the Midtown Tunnel all funnel out from here, keeping Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk within easy reach. Life in Portsmouth moves at a pace that feels intentional.

What's nearby

Daily errands are straightforward from 1616 Barron Street. Grocery options, pharmacies, and quick-service dining are all within a short drive along the city's main corridors. The Elizabeth River Trail offers miles of waterfront walking and cycling connecting Portsmouth to neighboring cities. Portside Waterfront Entertainment District brings live music and local restaurants to the riverfront. For green space, City Park provides a classic urban park experience with mature trees and open fields. The ferry to downtown Norfolk runs nearby, making cross-river trips genuinely easy without touching a tunnel.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Two minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and three minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — the commute math here is hard to argue with. For military families using a VA loan, a home this close to two installations means less time in traffic and more time at home. Nearly 2,400 square feet gives everyone in the household room to breathe through PCS cycles and deployments alike.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've been scrolling past subdivision homes wondering where all the character went, 1616 Barron Street is your answer. Built in 1927, this home carries the proportions, craftsmanship, and street presence that define early-twentieth-century residential architecture — and at 2,359 square feet, it's a rare example of that era done at real scale. Portsmouth's historic fabric makes it the right city for a home like this.

More buyer questions

How far is 1616 Barron Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately two minutes away by car — one of the closest residential options to the base in the city. For active-duty medical staff or families with frequent appointments, the proximity is a genuine daily advantage.

How far is 1616 Barron Street from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly three minutes away, making 1616 Barron Street an exceptionally convenient address for Coast Guard personnel assigned there.

What is the architectural style of the home at 1616 Barron Street?

The home was built in 1927 and reflects the residential architecture of that era — a period known for solid construction, generous room proportions, and exterior details that give older Portsmouth neighborhoods their distinctive streetscape character.

Is 1616 Barron Street in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.

Does 1616 Barron Street have an HOA?

Based on available information, this property does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm during the due-diligence period.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth's historic streets well. Reach out to get a straight answer on this address and what it could mean for your next move.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1927

Price / sqft

$114

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,939/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10642518

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

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

Flood Risk

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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

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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

$1,719/mo

Principal & interest

$1,396

Property tax

$245

Home insurance

$78

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$150,000 – $381,749

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.

447 Dinwiddie ST · 1 mi · 2,407 sqft$359,900 sold 2026-05
929 Ann ST · 0.6 mi · 2,076 sqft$330,000 sold 2026-04
434 Mt Vernon AVE · 1 mi · 2,242 sqft$335,000 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$269,000

Price / Sq Ft

$114

Annual Taxes

$2,939

Monthly Tax

$245

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.09%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 11, 2026$269,000—
Currently listed—$269,000—

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

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1616 Barron St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Park View Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Churchland Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1616 Barron St 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.
Does 1616 Barron St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1616 Barron St built?+
It was built in 1927, 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 William Dean · The Bryant Group · REIN MLS #10642518

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1616 Barron St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10642518 · 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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