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$250,000
$167 / sqft · est. $1,630/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,500sqft
18days on market

2316 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

ActiveResidential · built 1953 · BRIGHTON

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This 1-story brick home is all up to date and ready to be your new home! It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a primary suite with en-suite full bathroom, a spacious living room with a decorative electric fireplace for great ambiance, and a nice and open eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The back yard is fully fenced and has a 1 car driveway and a screened in porch. Very centrally located, only a 2 minute drive to get on I-264! Some listing photos are virtually staged.

Listing courtesy of Jeffrey Taylor · Aweigh Real Estate · REIN MLS #10639405

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A solid 1953 brick rancher in Portsmouth, Virginia — three bedrooms, two baths, and 1,500 square feet sitting just two minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. This is the kind of straightforward, well-located home that makes daily life genuinely simple.

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Why this home stands out

Location is the headline here. Two minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and two minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth puts 2316 Effingham Street in rare company — very few addresses in Hampton Roads can claim that kind of proximity to two major installations at once. Add in a mid-century rancher footprint that's easy to maintain, and you have a home that works hard for whoever calls it home.

BRIGHTON and the Portsmouth real estate market

Effingham Street sits in a residential pocket of Portsmouth, Virginia — one of Hampton Roads' oldest and most historically layered cities. Portsmouth has a gritty, genuine character that newer suburbs simply can't replicate: tree-lined streets, tight-knit blocks, and a waterfront downtown that's been quietly reinventing itself for years. The Olde Towne Historic District is just a short drive away, offering cobblestone streets, 18th-century architecture, and a walkable stretch of restaurants and local shops along the Elizabeth River. Portsmouth sits directly across the water from Norfolk, connected by the Pedestrian Ferry and major roadways, making it easy to access the broader metro without living in the middle of it. For anyone drawn to real neighborhoods with real history — not cookie-cutter subdivisions — Portsmouth delivers that in a way few Hampton Roads cities can match. The 23704 zip code is a working-class, owner-occupied corridor with a strong sense of place.

What's nearby

Everyday errands are well covered from Effingham Street. A Walmart Supercenter is within a few minutes by car, and several grocery options are reachable in under ten minutes. The Elizabeth River Trail offers waterfront walking and cycling access not far from this address. Olde Towne Portsmouth — with its independent restaurants, coffee spots, and the Children's Museum of Virginia — is a quick ride away. Portsmouth Naval Medical Center is also close, which matters for military families tracking healthcare access. Interstate 264 and the Downtown Tunnel connect you to Norfolk and Virginia Beach without a long surface-street slog.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Two minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Two minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth. For active-duty families, that commute math is hard to argue with — and a VA loan makes a home like this even more accessible. Three bedrooms and two full baths give a growing family real room to breathe, without a long drive eating into the time you actually want to spend at home.

For first-time buyers

If you're buying your first home, 2316 Effingham Street is the kind of address that makes sense on paper and in practice. A 1,500-square-foot rancher is manageable — no overwhelming square footage, no complex multi-level layout. Mid-century construction means solid bones. And the location, steps from two major military installations, keeps this corridor in consistent demand from buyers who know exactly what they want.

More buyer questions

How far is 2316 Effingham Street from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately two minutes away by car — one of the closest residential addresses to the installation you'll find in Portsmouth. For shipyard workers and military personnel, that proximity is a genuine daily-life advantage.

How far is 2316 Effingham Street from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is also roughly two minutes from this address, making Effingham Street an unusually well-positioned home for Coast Guard personnel stationed there.

What is the flood risk at 2316 Effingham Street?

Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.

Is there an HOA at 2316 Effingham Street?

Based on available information, this property does not appear to be subject to a homeowners association, which means no HOA dues or association rules to navigate.

What year was 2316 Effingham Street built and what can buyers expect from a 1953 home?

The home was built in 1953, placing it in the post-war rancher era — a period known for solid masonry construction, straightforward floor plans, and durable materials. Buyers should expect a home with good structural bones and the opportunity to update finishes to their own taste over time.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth inside and out. Reach out to get honest answers about 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

1953

Price / sqft

$167

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,124/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10639405

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane evacuation zone: Zone A · VDEM Know Your Zone

Outside all mapped AICUZ jet-noise contours and Accident Potential Zones.

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

$1,630/mo

Principal & interest

$1,297

Property tax

$260

Home insurance

$73

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

99% of $251,920

City assessment record · taxes $3,124/yr

Land share of assessed value

22% — $54,690

Improvements $197,230 · 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

$85,000 – $290,000

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.

34 Alden AVE · 1.3 mi · 1,504 sqft$260,000 sold 2026-04
25 Prospect PW · 1.4 mi · 1,578 sqft$287,000 sold 2026-06
31 Decatur ST · 1.4 mi · 1,400 sqft$265,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$250,000

Price / Sq Ft

$167

Annual Taxes

$3,124

Monthly Tax

$260

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.25%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 12, 2026$250,000—
Price reducedJun 30, 2026$250,000−$10,000
Currently listed—$250,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

Asking near assessment

Total Assessed

$251,920

Land

$54,690

Improvement

$197,230

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

18 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 2316 Effingham St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Brighton Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Cradock Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 2316 Effingham St in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Is there a gym near 2316 Effingham St?+
Yes — Brikhouse Boxing and Fitness, LLC is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 2316 Effingham St?+
Jefferson Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 2316 Effingham St?+
Church Food Mart is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.3 mi).
Does 2316 Effingham St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 2316 Effingham St built?+
It was built in 1953, 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

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Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Jeffrey Taylor · Aweigh Real Estate · REIN MLS #10639405

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2316 Effingham St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10639405 · 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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