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3beds
1baths
1,267sqft
0days on market

231 Chautauqua Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

New ListingResidential · built 1941 · PORT NORFOLK

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1941

Price / sqft

$217

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,118/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10657986

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,267
Stories
2
Flooring
Other, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Pantry, Utility Closet, Workshop
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Other
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1300
Subdivision
PORT NORFOLK
Zoning
HR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 2 Car, Lot, Off Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Miscellaneous
Rehabilitated
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Charming, renovated home located in the Port Norfolk Historic District. This home features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom on the 1st floor, plus an upstairs 3rd bedroom, bonus room or flex space. Recent updates include a new roof, new flooring, renovated bathroom, new hot water heater, new stainless steel appliances, and new HVAC system. The large detached garage/workshop provides additional space for storage or hobbies. A great opportunity for first-time homebuyers or those seeking a comfortable starter home with modern updates and added versatility. Some photos are virtually staged.

Listing courtesy of Angela Kennedy · 1st Class Real Estate Integrity · REIN MLS #10657986

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

231 Chautauqua Ave is a 1941 single-family home in Portsmouth, Virginia, offering three bedrooms and 1,267 square feet of classic character. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about three minutes away. Daily errands, parks, and local dining are all within a short walk.

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Why this home stands out

Homes from the early 1940s carry a solidity that newer construction rarely matches — thick plaster walls, hardwood floors under foot, and proportions that feel deliberate. At 231 Chautauqua Ave, that era shows up in a compact, efficient floor plan on a quiet Portsmouth street. The lot is walkable to groceries, coffee, and green space. Few Portsmouth homes for sale combine that kind of architectural age with a three-minute drive to a major medical center.

PORT NORFOLK and the Portsmouth real estate market

The streets around Chautauqua Ave have a settled, residential feel. Sidewalks line the blocks, mature trees shade the pavement, and most homes date from the same mid-century era. It is the kind of neighborhood where neighbors recognize each other. Portsmouth itself is one of the original seven cities of Hampton Roads. The waterfront downtown is a short drive east, with the Olde Towne historic district full of Federal and Victorian architecture. Getting around the region is straightforward. Interstate 264 connects you west toward Suffolk and east toward Norfolk. The Downtown Tunnel and Midtown Tunnel both put Norfolk within reach in minutes. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth will notice how central this zip code sits relative to the whole metro. Public transit runs through the area, and the Elizabeth River Ferry links Portsmouth's waterfront to downtown Norfolk on the water.

What's nearby

Groceries are close. Port Norfolk Supermarket and Noura Inc Mt. Vernon Supermarket are both about 0.4 miles away. For food, Familiar Treasurez and Dria's Kitchen Box Fired Pizzeria and Catering are each roughly 0.3 miles from the front door. ZandyLu Brew and Bakery is also 0.3 miles out — a walkable coffee stop. Green space is easy to reach too. Fountain Park and Bruce Johnson Memorial Park are both about 0.5 miles away, and Detroit Park sits at 0.6 miles. Homes for sale in 23707 rarely sit this close to this many walkable daily stops.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about three minutes by car. USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly five minutes. Both installations are close enough to make a VA loan a natural financing conversation for this address. The compact floor plan means less to set up on a short-notice move. VA loan eligibility can make a meaningful difference in how the numbers work here.

For first-time buyers

A 1,267-square-foot, three-bedroom home on a walkable Portsmouth street is a practical entry point into homeownership. Groceries, coffee, parks, and dining are all within half a mile. The 1941 build means character is already built in. Anyone reviewing homes for sale zoned for Churchland High School and homes for sale zoned for Waterview Elementary School will find this address worth a close look.

For buyers drawn to character

Buyers drawn to homes with a real sense of age will find something genuine at 231 Chautauqua Ave. The 1941 construction puts this home in a generation built before shortcuts became standard. The neighborhood streetscape reinforces that feeling — consistent mid-century scale, mature trees, and sidewalks that were designed for foot traffic from the start.

More buyer questions

How far is 231 Chautauqua Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about three minutes by car. The base is one of the closest major installations in the Hampton Roads region to this address.

How far is 231 Chautauqua Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly five minutes away by car. Both it and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are within a very short drive.

What is the flood zone status for 231 Chautauqua Ave?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Reviewing that section before making decisions about the property is recommended.

Is there a homeowners association at 231 Chautauqua Ave?

This property does not have a known HOA. Confirm current status with your agent before closing.

Where are the nearest parks to 231 Chautauqua Ave?

Fountain Park and Bruce Johnson Memorial Park are both about 0.5 miles away. Detroit Park is slightly farther at 0.6 miles.

Tom and Dariya Milan with LPT Realty know this part of Portsmouth well. Reach out to get a straight answer on this address and what it takes to move forward.

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

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Portsmouth$230K – $320K3+ beds

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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 (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 515529

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

8.8 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

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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

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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

$1,684/mo

Principal & interest

$1,427

Property tax

$177

Home insurance

$80

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

Price context — similar nearby homes

$135,000 – $325,000

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.

173 Noble ST · 2.5 mi · 1,300 sqft$325,000 sold 2026-06
93 Oregon AVE · 2.7 mi · 1,260 sqft$265,000 sold 2026-06
266 Hansen AVE · 2.6 mi · 1,240 sqft$293,000 sold 2026-06

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$275,000

Price / Sq Ft

$217

Annual Taxes

$2,118

Monthly Tax

$177

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.77%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 15, 2026$275,000—
Currently listed—$275,000—

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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Market tempo

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Questions buyers ask

Is 231 Chautauqua Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Waterview Elementary (VaHome School Score 1.6/10), Churchland Middle (VaHome School Score 3.5/10), Churchland (VaHome School Score 6.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 231 Chautauqua Ave 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 231 Chautauqua Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 231 Chautauqua Ave built?+
It was built in 1941, per the listing record.

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