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$299,000
$182 / sqft · est. $1,891/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
1,644sqft
19days on market

222 Glasgow St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Under ContractResidential · built 1883 · OLDE TOWNE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Charming Historic Property in the Heart of Portsmouth. This well preserved historic property blends timeless charm with modern conveniences. Antique heart pine floors throughout. Updated Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a built in microwave. Freshly painted and professionally cleaned. This home is move-in ready. Home features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Quaint and private back yard adds to the appeal. Trane central A/C and Heat. Public parking for your guests is right across the street. Enjoy all that Downtown Portsmouth has to offer. Restaurants, shops, museums, theater and the Ferry to Norfolk are all just blocks away. Schedule an appointment today.

Listing courtesy of Billy Wilson · Proactive Real Estate Services · REIN MLS #10640326

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A character-rich 1883 Victorian in the heart of Portsmouth, Virginia — three bedrooms, one and a half baths, and 1,644 square feet of historic architecture sitting less than a minute from both USCG Base Portsmouth and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Rare proximity, rare era.

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Why this home stands out

Homes built in 1883 don't come around often, and 222 Glasgow Street is the real thing — original-era bones in a walkable Portsmouth neighborhood with military base access that's essentially unmatched in the region. You're not just buying square footage; you're buying a piece of Hampton Roads history with a commute that most service members can only dream about. That combination is genuinely hard to replicate.

OLDE TOWNE and the Portsmouth real estate market

Glasgow Street sits in one of Portsmouth's oldest residential corridors, where late-19th-century architecture lines the blocks and the city's deep naval heritage is woven into the streetscape itself. Portsmouth is one of the original seven cities of Hampton Roads, and this part of town reflects that legacy — compact, walkable, and full of homes with real stories behind them. The Elizabeth River is close, downtown Portsmouth's waterfront is within easy reach, and the broader urban grid means you can move around without a car for most daily errands. Portsmouth real estate on streets like Glasgow tends to attract buyers who want character over cookie-cutter — people who appreciate crown molding, high ceilings, and the kind of craftsmanship that simply isn't built anymore. The city itself is undergoing steady reinvestment, with the Olde Towne Historic District anchoring a growing arts and dining scene just blocks away. For anyone connected to the military or the medical community, the address is almost impossibly convenient.

What's nearby

Daily life flows easily from 222 Glasgow Street. The Elizabeth River Trail gives you waterfront walking and cycling without getting in a car. Olde Towne Portsmouth — with its independent restaurants, coffee shops, and weekend farmers market energy — is a short walk away. The Portsmouth ferry landing connects you to Norfolk's downtown waterfront in minutes. Grocery options, pharmacies, and everyday retail are all within a compact radius. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is essentially at your doorstep, making this address particularly practical for medical staff and military families alike.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

For active-duty service members or DoD civilians, the math here is simple: USCG Base Portsmouth and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are both less than a minute away. That kind of gate-to-door proximity is rare anywhere in Hampton Roads. A VA loan can make a 141-year-old home like this surprisingly accessible — and the commute savings alone are worth serious consideration.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've been scrolling past subdivision homes wondering where all the real architecture went, 222 Glasgow Street is your answer. Built in 1883, this home has the proportions, the details, and the street presence that modern construction simply doesn't produce. Owning a piece of Portsmouth's 19th-century residential fabric means living somewhere that actually has a story — and adding your own chapter to it.

More buyer questions

How far is 222 Glasgow St from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is approximately one minute from 222 Glasgow Street — the base is essentially adjacent to this part of the Glasgow Street corridor, making it one of the closest residential addresses to the gate in the city.

How far is 222 Glasgow St from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is also roughly one minute away, placing 222 Glasgow Street in an exceptionally rare position for medical staff, corpsmen, and military families who need quick access to the facility.

What architectural style is the home at 222 Glasgow St?

Built in 1883, the home reflects the Victorian-era residential architecture common to Portsmouth's oldest neighborhoods — characterized by period proportions, detailed millwork, and a street presence that distinguishes it from any modern construction.

Is 222 Glasgow St in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for 222 Glasgow Street is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.

Does 222 Glasgow St have a garage or off-street parking?

Parking details for 222 Glasgow Street are best confirmed through the current listing data or a direct walkthrough — urban lots from this era vary widely in what off-street options exist or have been added over time.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth's historic streets well. Reach out to talk through 222 Glasgow Street and what owning a piece of this city's 19th-century fabric could look like for you.

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

1883

Price / sqft

$182

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,024/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10640326

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

$1,891/mo

Principal & interest

$1,551

Property tax

$252

Home insurance

$87

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

123% of $243,870

City assessment record · taxes $3,024/yr

Land share of assessed value

29% — $70,180

Improvements $173,690 · 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

$225,000 – $309,000

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.

25 Alden AVE · 2.5 mi · 1,656 sqft$246,500 sold 2026-05
13 Kennedy DR · 2.6 mi · 1,682 sqft$298,000 sold 2026-05
27 Afton PW · 2.7 mi · 1,631 sqft$309,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$299,000

Price / Sq Ft

$182

Annual Taxes

$3,024

Monthly Tax

$252

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.01%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 17, 2026$299,000—
Currently listed—$299,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

23% above assessment

Total Assessed

$243,870

Land

$70,180

Improvement

$173,690

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 222 Glasgow 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), IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 222 Glasgow 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.
Is there a gym near 222 Glasgow St?+
Yes — Movement Studio VA is about 0.2 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 222 Glasgow St?+
Red Lion Square is about 0 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 222 Glasgow St?+
Simply Southern Market of Hampton Roads is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is Crawford Restaurant (0.1 mi).
Does 222 Glasgow St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 222 Glasgow St built?+
It was built in 1883, per the listing record.

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

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Billy Wilson · Proactive Real Estate Services · REIN MLS #10640326

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222 Glasgow St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10640326 · 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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