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$299,900Last list price

4beds

2baths

1,680sqft

$179per sqft

Off the market since May 20, 2026

2420 Charleston Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Off MarketResidential · built 1952 · 0.12 acres · VICTORY PARK · MLS #10634719

Price per sqft$179compare with nearby sales Schools

I.C. NorcomHigh3

CradockMiddle1.5

BrightonElementary3.6

VaHome School Score Flood

Low / moderate riskZone X

flood insurance not required HOANoneno HOA fee on the MLS record Price while listed…checking price history Taxes$2,769/yrlast list price is 141% of assessment Condo feeNAnot a condo

Listing statusThis home is off the market

2420 Charleston Ave was listed for sale on Aug 4, 2026. The last list price was $299,900. It came off the market on May 20, 2026. It is not listed for sale in the REIN MLS.

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OverviewAbout this home

Fully renovated brick ranch with a rare true primary suite in Portsmouth! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home has been extensively updated from top to bottom with quality finishes and major system upgrades already completed. The spacious new primary suite features a large walk-in closet and beautifully tiled walk-in shower. The updated kitchen offers custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and modern finishes throughout. Additional upgrades include LVP flooring, fresh paint, light fixtures, roof, HVAC system, water heater, windows, and more. Enjoy the fully fenced backyard, ideal for pets, entertaining, or added privacy. Multiple driveways! Move-in ready with the style and functionality today's buyers are looking for.

Listing courtesy of Chaz Fiscella · CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty · REIN MLS #10634719

Facts & features

TypeResidential

Year built1952

Price / sqft$179

HOANone

Taxes$2,769/yr

CountyPortsmouth VA

MLS #10634719

Interior

Bedrooms: 4
Full baths: 2
Approx. sqft: 1,680
Stories: 1
Flooring: Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms: 1
First-floor bed & full bath: Yes
Total rooms: 7
Other rooms: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Breakfast Area, Rec Room, Utility Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Washer Hookup
Equipment: Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style: Bungalow, Ranch
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Crawl
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Brick
Pool: No Pool
Fencing: Back Fenced,Partial

Utilities & systems

Heating: Electric, Forced Hot Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water heater: Electric
Water: City/County
Sewer: City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size: 0.1200
Subdivision: VICTORY PARK
Zoning: UR
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: No
Parking: 2 Space, 3 Space, Multi Car, Street
Possession: SETTLE
Miscellaneous: Rehabilitated
Disclosures: Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

Meet 2420 Charleston Avenue — a four-bedroom, two-bath, 1,680-square-foot home in Portsmouth, Virginia, built in 1952. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is literally three minutes away, a handful of local restaurants are steps from the front door, and Lansing Park is right around the corner.

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Why this home stands out

What makes 2420 Charleston Avenue stand out is raw proximity to work. For anyone attached to Norfolk Naval Shipyard or USCG Base Portsmouth, a three-minute commute is genuinely rare — and this 1952-built home delivers it. Four bedrooms give you real flexibility: a dedicated home office, a guest room, or space for a growing family. The bones of a mid-century build come with generous room proportions that newer construction often skips.

VICTORY PARK and the Portsmouth real estate market

Charleston Avenue sits in a close-knit residential pocket of Portsmouth, Virginia — a working waterfront city with deep military roots and a surprisingly vibrant arts and dining scene downtown. The blocks here have the unhurried feel of an established neighborhood: mature trees, sidewalks, neighbors who wave. Portsmouth is one of the seven cities of Hampton Roads, and this corner of it sits just south of the Elizabeth River, putting you minutes from both the shipyard and the broader regional highway network. The primary keyword for this page — Portsmouth homes near Norfolk Naval Shipyard — describes exactly what this address is. You're not commuting across a bridge or sitting in tunnel traffic; you're already there. Downtown Portsmouth's Olde Towne district, with its galleries, waterfront restaurants, and historic architecture, is a short drive east, and Norfolk's skyline is visible just across the water.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Jem's 'Take A Plate,' Ziggy's Street Eats, and Cuzzoz Kitchen are all within a tenth of a mile — meaning dinner options are closer than most people's mailboxes. Lansing Park is equally close for a morning walk or an afternoon outside. Grab a coffee at Mariner's Reef Cafe about six-tenths of a mile away, or swing by one of two 7-Eleven locations within a mile. Church Food Mart, Amoco, and Martha's Mini Mart cover everyday grocery runs within half a mile. For fitness, Callaghan Gym and Fitness Center is half a mile out, Brikhouse Boxing and Fitness is under a mile, and the Effingham Street Family YMCA rounds out the options at one mile. MWR Scott Annex Park and the Truxtun Historic District add even more green space nearby.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth are each about three minutes from the front door — about as close as a home assignment gets without living on base. Four bedrooms handle a family comfortably, and a VA loan can make the path to ownership straightforward for eligible service members. Short commutes mean more time at home, which matters when deployments already pull you away.

For first-time buyers

A four-bedroom, two-bath home in Portsmouth at this square footage gives first-time buyers genuine room to grow without overextending. The 1952 construction means solid bones and real character — thick walls, distinct rooms, a layout that actually breathes. The neighborhood is walkable, the commute to the shipyard is minimal, and the surrounding amenities are already in place. You're not betting on a neighborhood; you're buying into one that's already established.

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

HighI.C. Norcom High School

3/10

MiddleCradock Middle School

1.5/10

ElementaryBrighton Elementary School

3.6/10

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.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NNSY

Navy

8min·1.8mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

20min·3.6mi

NMCP

Navy

10min·2.5mi

USCG Finance Ctr

Coast Guard

30min·10.6mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

26min·13.9mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

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’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

10.4 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’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — 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.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

Explore this neighborhoodBrighton

Brighton is a neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia. It has tree-lined streets and a mix of home styles. They reflect the area's deep local roots.

$270KMedian sale · 12 mo

$170Sold $/sq ft

30dDays on market

16For sale now

$46KHH income

55.2%Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Value & historyComparables

Last list price vs. assessment141% of $212,990City assessment record · taxes $2,769/yr

Land share of assessed value26% · $54,690Improvements $158,300 · assessor record ✓

Price context: similar nearby homes$225,000 – $307,500The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for the last list price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

8 Cotton PL · 1.4 mi · 1,660 sqft$225,000 sold 2026-06

54 Burtis ST · 1.4 mi · 1,626 sqft$235,000 sold 2026-07

45 Prospect PW · 1.4 mi · 1,750 sqft$302,000 sold 2026-05

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$299,900

Price / Sq Ft

$179

Annual Taxes

$2,769

Monthly Tax

$231

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.92%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Aug 4, 2026	$299,900	—
Off market	—	$299,900	Last list price

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

41% above assessment

Total Assessed

$212,990

Land

$54,690

Improvement

$158,300

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.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

Home	Price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	$ / sqft
2420 Charleston Avethis home, last list price	$299,900	4	2	1,680	$179
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Questions about this home

Is 2420 Charleston Ave in a good school zone?

The assigned zones on the listing record are Brighton Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.6/10), Cradock Middle (VaHome School Score 1.5/10), IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is 2420 Charleston 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.

Is there a gym near 2420 Charleston Ave?

Yes — Callaghan Gym and Fitness Center is about 0.5 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.

Are there parks near 2420 Charleston Ave?

Lansing Park is about 0.1 miles away.

Where is the nearest grocery store to 2420 Charleston Ave?

Church Food Mart is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Jem's "Take A Plate" (0.1 mi).

Does 2420 Charleston Ave have an HOA?

No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

When was 2420 Charleston Ave 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.

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