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$285,000
$178 / sqft · est. $1,752/mo →
3beds
3baths
1,600sqft
15days on market

18 N Colin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701

ActiveResidential · built 1941 · SIMONSDALE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to this updated 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offering flexible living space. This unique floor plan provides room to spread out and adapt to your lifestyle, including a separate living area that could serve as an in-law suite, guest quarters, home office, or multi-generational living space. Inside, you'll find quality upgrades throughout, including high-end tile and wood flooring, updated bathrooms, and a relaxing jetted tub perfect for unwinding after a long day. Major improvements have already been completed, including newer windows, roof and an updated electrical panel, providing added peace of mind for years to come. Come outside to a huge fully fenced backyard with endless possibilities for entertaining, pets, gardening, or creating your own private outdoor retreat. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, entertainment, major interstates, Hampton Roads military installations, this home offers both comfort and convenience. Don't miss your opportunity for move in ready!

Listing courtesy of Jeremy Ruff · Garrett Realty Partners · REIN MLS #10640937

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A 1941-built, three-bedroom, three-bath home in Portsmouth, Virginia, sitting just eight minutes from two major military installations. At 1,600 square feet, it offers a compact but complete footprint in a city with deep naval roots and genuine everyday convenience.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 18 N Colin Drive apart is the rare combination of three full bathrooms in a home of this era and size — a layout that gives everyone in the household real breathing room. Built in 1941, the property carries the solid construction character of mid-century Portsmouth while sitting in a location that makes two of Hampton Roads' most significant military workplaces genuinely easy to reach on any given morning.

SIMONSDALE and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' oldest and most layered cities, and the area around N Colin Drive reflects that history in the best way. The streets here have a settled, residential feel — mature trees, established lots, neighbors who tend to stick around. You're in the western belt of Portsmouth, a part of the city that sits close to working waterfronts and industrial heritage without being in the middle of it. Daily life is easy here: grocery runs, pharmacies, and local dining are all within a short drive, and getting onto major corridors like Frederick Boulevard or Western Branch Road takes only a few minutes. Portsmouth as a whole gives you access to the broader Hampton Roads metro — Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk are all reachable without a long haul — while keeping your commute to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard genuinely short. For buyers who want a real neighborhood with history and character rather than a new-construction subdivision, this part of Portsmouth delivers.

What's nearby

The everyday essentials are well within reach of 18 N Colin Drive. A Walmart Supercenter on Frederick Boulevard covers major grocery and household needs, and several pharmacies are clustered nearby. For a quick coffee or a sit-down meal, local spots along High Street and the broader Midtown Portsmouth corridor are a short drive away. City Park and the open green spaces near the water offer outdoor options without a long trip. Interstate 264 and the Downtown Tunnel connect you to Norfolk quickly when you need to cross the water, and Portsmouth's own waterfront is just minutes east.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Eight minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and eight minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard — that kind of dual-base proximity is genuinely hard to find in one address. A VA loan can make this 1941 three-bath home even more accessible, and the short commute means more time at home and less time in Hampton Roads traffic. Portsmouth has housed military families for generations, and this block fits right into that tradition.

For first-time buyers

Three bedrooms, three full baths, and 1,600 square feet of living space in an established Portsmouth neighborhood — this is a solid entry point into homeownership with room to grow. The 1941 construction means real bones and character rather than cookie-cutter finishes, and the location keeps you close to major employers and everyday conveniences without paying a premium for a brand-new address.

More buyer questions

How far is 18 N Colin Drive from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

The drive is approximately eight minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the medical center in Portsmouth. That proximity is a genuine daily-life advantage for anyone assigned there.

How far is 18 N Colin Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is also about eight minutes away, which puts this address in an unusually convenient position relative to both major installations in the area. Few Portsmouth addresses sit this close to two separate bases simultaneously.

What is the property type and size at 18 N Colin Drive?

It's a single-family residential home built in 1941, offering 1,600 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and three full bathrooms.

Is 18 N Colin Drive 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. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.

Are there parks or outdoor spaces near 18 N Colin Drive?

Yes — City Park and several green spaces near Portsmouth's waterfront are within a short drive, giving you accessible outdoor options for everyday use without needing to travel far.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth inside and out — reach out to get a straightforward conversation about whether 18 N Colin Drive fits your goals.

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

1941

Price / sqft

$178

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,278/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10640937

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
1,600
Stories
1
Flooring
Concrete, Laminate/LVP, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Converted Gar, In-Law Suite, Porch
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Jetted Tub

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Wood Fence
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2100
Subdivision
SIMONSDALE
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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.

$280K

Median sale · 12 mo

$181

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

14

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

$1,752/mo

Principal & interest

$1,479

Property tax

$190

Home insurance

$83

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

Asking vs. assessment

122% of $232,850

City assessment record · taxes $2,278/yr

Land share of assessed value

27% — $62,040

Improvements $170,810 · assessor record ✓

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

$195,000 – $345,000

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.

1414 Loren CRES · 1.6 mi · 1,593 sqft$195,000 sold 2026-05
6 Jamal CT · 1.8 mi · 1,542 sqft$313,500 sold 2026-05
1600 Welk ST · 1.9 mi · 1,600 sqft$345,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$285,000

Price / Sq Ft

$178

Annual Taxes

$2,278

Monthly Tax

$190

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.80%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 23, 2026$285,000—
Price reducedJul 8, 2026$285,000−$5,000
Currently listed—$285,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

22% above assessment

Total Assessed

$232,850

Land

$62,040

Improvement

$170,810

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.

Market tempo

15 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 18 N Colin Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Simonsdale Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), William E. Waters Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 18 N Colin 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.
Is there a gym near 18 N Colin Dr?+
Yes — MARABLE'S FITNESS is about 0.7 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 18 N Colin Dr?+
Portsmouth City Park is about 0.7 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 18 N Colin Dr?+
Food Lion is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Papa Johns Pizza (0.2 mi).
Does 18 N Colin Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 18 N Colin Dr built?+
It was built in 1941, 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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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Jeremy Ruff · Garrett Realty Partners · REIN MLS #10640937

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18 N Colin Dr, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10640937 · 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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