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$265,000
$204 / sqft · est. $1,631/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
1,300sqft
4days on market

218 Castlewood Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23702

Under ContractResidential · built 1952 · CRADOCK WEST

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to this versatile 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in Portsmouth, VA, perfectly positioned right behind the newer Afton Green community. This property offers a unique opportunity with a detached garage apartment featuring 1 bedroom and 1 full bath—great for generating additional rental income or accommodating multi-generational living. The main home provides comfortable living spaces with plenty of potential to make it your own. Conveniently located near shopping, gyms, restaurants, and Rivers Casino, you'll enjoy both accessibility and lifestyle. Whether you're a first time homeowner looking for extra space or an investor seeking added income potential, this property checks all the boxes. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity in a growing area!

Listing courtesy of Angela Kennedy · 1st Class Real Estate Integrity · REIN MLS #10642603

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

218 Castlewood Road is a four-bedroom, 1952-built home in Portsmouth, Virginia — just five minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. With 1,300 square feet and 2.5 baths spread across a classic mid-century layout, it puts you close to two major installations without the commute.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 218 Castlewood Road apart is raw proximity to the waterfront industrial corridor that powers Hampton Roads. Five minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, six to USCG Base Portsmouth — that kind of access is genuinely rare. The 1952 construction means solid bones, a time when homes were built with thick walls and real hardwood floors rather than speed and shortcuts. Four bedrooms in 1,300 square feet keeps things efficient and manageable.

CRADOCK WEST and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of the seven cities of Hampton Roads and carries a character all its own — older, grittier in the best sense, with deep maritime roots and a downtown waterfront that faces Norfolk across the Elizabeth River. The area around Castlewood Road sits in the southern residential fabric of Portsmouth, where mid-century ranch and cape-style homes line quiet streets that have housed shipyard workers and military families for generations. You're in Portsmouth proper, which means city services, established tree canopy, and neighborhoods that feel lived-in rather than manufactured. The city has been investing in its Olde Towne historic district and waterfront, and that energy ripples outward. For anyone doing the Portsmouth, Virginia home search, this address lands you in a part of the city that's genuinely convenient — close to the water, close to the bases, and connected to the broader Hampton Roads metro without the bridge-tunnel commute.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Groceries are a short drive away along Frederick Boulevard and the surrounding commercial corridors. The Elizabeth River Trail system gives you a scenic route for running or cycling along the waterfront. Portsmouth City Park is nearby for weekend afternoons, and the Olde Towne district offers local dining and the Tidewater Community College Portsmouth campus. Getting across the water to Norfolk is straightforward via the Downtown Tunnel or the Midtown Tunnel, opening up the full range of Hampton Roads dining, entertainment, and services without making it a production.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

If someone in your household is stationed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard or USCG Base Portsmouth, this address is about as practical as it gets. A five-minute drive to the Shipyard gate means more time at home and less time in Hampton Roads traffic. A VA loan can make the financing side equally straightforward — and Portsmouth's property values tend to work in buyers' favor compared to higher-demand zip codes across the water.

For first-time buyers

Four bedrooms at this price point in a city this close to two military installations is a combination worth paying attention to. The 1952 construction gives you a home with real structural character, and Portsmouth's ongoing downtown investment signals a city with momentum. If you're stepping into ownership for the first time, Castlewood Road offers space, location, and a neighborhood that's established rather than speculative.

More buyer questions

How far is 218 Castlewood Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

About five minutes by car under normal conditions. The Shipyard's main gate is one of the closest military installation entrances to this address in all of Portsmouth.

How far is 218 Castlewood Road from USCG Base Portsmouth?

Approximately six minutes by car. Both major installations in the area are within a very short drive, which is a meaningful advantage for dual-military households.

What is the flood risk situation for this address?

Flood zone information for 218 Castlewood Road is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and risk level specific to this parcel.

Is there an HOA at 218 Castlewood Road?

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

What can you tell me about the age and construction of the home?

The home was built in 1952, placing it in the post-war residential construction era when homes were typically built with solid framing, thicker walls, and materials that have aged well — though any buyer should conduct a thorough inspection to assess current condition.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth inside and out. Reach out to get a straight answer on this address, the neighborhood, and what the process looks like from here.

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

1952

Price / sqft

$204

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,142/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10642603

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,300
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Converted Gar, PBR with Bath, Porch
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Privacy
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1800
Subdivision
CRADOCK WEST
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
3 Space, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · 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

$1,631/mo

Principal & interest

$1,375

Property tax

$179

Home insurance

$77

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

$161,500 – $285,000

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.

28 Woodland ST · 0.4 mi · 1,305 sqft$285,000 sold 2026-06
100 Channing AVE · 0.8 mi · 1,300 sqft$280,500 sold 2026-02
16 Rex AVE · 0.8 mi · 1,335 sqft$161,500 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$265,000

Price / Sq Ft

$204

Annual Taxes

$2,142

Monthly Tax

$179

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.81%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 12, 2026$265,000—
Currently listed—$265,000—

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

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 218 Castlewood Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Cradock Elementary, Cradock Middle, IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 218 Castlewood Rd 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 218 Castlewood Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 218 Castlewood Rd built?+
It was built in 1952, 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

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Angela Kennedy · 1st Class Real Estate Integrity · REIN MLS #10642603

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218 Castlewood Rd, Portsmouth, Virginia 23702 · MLS #10642603 · 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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