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25 Prospect PW, PORTSMOUTH VA 23702 - Main photo
$287,000
$182 / sqft · est. $1,762/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
1,578sqft
20days on market

25 Prospect Pw, Portsmouth, VA 23702

SoldResidential · built 1919 · CRADOCK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Well-kept home featuring new carpet and updated flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms. This property offers a first-floor primary suite, quartz countertops, updated bathrooms, fresh paint, and new light fixtures throughout. Enjoy a yard plus a rear deck with a privacy fence. A large garage provides storage and project space. The seller will provide a clear termite report.

Listing courtesy of Taylor Madison · C O R E Real Estate + Design · REIN MLS #10632939

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A century-old four-bedroom home in Portsmouth's historic Cradock neighborhood, sitting four minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. With 1,578 square feet, 4 beds, 2.1 baths, and a walkable block lined with parks, this address delivers character and convenience in equal measure.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 1919, 25 Prospect Parkway carries more than a hundred years of Cradock history in its bones — and that's genuinely rare. This is not a cookie-cutter floor plan. The home's pre-war architecture gives you proportions, details, and a street presence that newer construction simply can't replicate. Four bedrooms and a half-bath on a compact 0.12-acre lot means less yard to maintain and more time to enjoy the neighborhood around you.

CRADOCK and the Portsmouth real estate market

Cradock is one of Portsmouth's most distinctive addresses — a planned community developed in the early twentieth century to house shipyard workers, and today recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The neighborhood's grid of tree-lined streets, consistent architectural scale, and genuine sense of place set it apart from virtually anywhere else in Hampton Roads. Residents here tend to stay a long time, and it shows in the pride of ownership you see block after block. Prospect Parkway sits near the heart of it all, with green space almost literally at your doorstep — Afton Square is just a tenth of a mile away, and George Washington Park is two blocks beyond that. Portsmouth as a city is in the middle of a steady revitalization, with a growing arts scene, a revamped waterfront, and easy access to the rest of Hampton Roads via the Downtown Tunnel and the High Street corridor. Life in Cradock means you're rooted in history while staying connected to everything the region offers.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are genuinely walkable from 25 Prospect Parkway. A BP station is 0.3 miles away for quick stops, and a Dollar General and the Scott Center Annex Commissary are both within 0.6 miles — a real perk for military households. When it's time to eat, Geraldine's Kitchen and Darla's Seafood are each about a third of a mile away, and Burger King is right there too. Grab a Dunkin' run in under half a mile, or head a little further to Mariner's Reef Cafe for a more relaxed coffee stop. Planet Fitness and Callaghan Gym and Fitness Center are both under a mile, so staying active is easy. Afton Park rounds out the green space options at 0.4 miles.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is four minutes away — and USCG Base Portsmouth is five. For active-duty households, that kind of commute is hard to beat anywhere in Hampton Roads. The Scott Center Annex Commissary is also under a mile, so your daily routine stays tight and manageable. A VA loan makes this century-old home even more accessible for qualifying buyers.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've been searching for a home with genuine bones — not a renovation that mimics history, but the real thing — 25 Prospect Parkway delivers. Built in 1919 inside one of Hampton Roads' most architecturally cohesive historic neighborhoods, this four-bedroom home offers the kind of pre-war scale and street presence that collectors of character-rich properties spend years hunting for.

More buyer questions

How far is 25 Prospect Parkway from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

The drive is approximately four minutes — Norfolk Naval Shipyard is one of the closest major installations to this address in all of Portsmouth. That proximity is a meaningful advantage for active-duty personnel managing long work hours or unpredictable schedules.

What is the Cradock neighborhood like?

Cradock is a nationally registered historic district in Portsmouth, originally built as a planned community for shipyard workers in the early 1900s. Today it's known for its consistent architecture, walkable streets, and strong neighborhood identity — the kind of place where longtime residents know their neighbors.

Is 25 Prospect Parkway in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and any flood insurance considerations.

How old is the home at 25 Prospect Parkway?

The home was built in 1919, making it over a hundred years old and a genuine piece of Cradock's original housing stock. Buyers interested in pre-war construction will find the vintage character here is authentic rather than cosmetic.

Are there parks near 25 Prospect Parkway?

Yes — Afton Square is just 0.1 miles away, George Washington Park is 0.2 miles, and Afton Park is 0.4 miles, giving you three distinct green spaces within easy walking distance of the front door.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Cradock and the Portsmouth market inside and out. Reach out to get a full picture of what this address means for your next move.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1919

Price / sqft

$182

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,266/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10632939

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,578
Stories
2
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
9

Construction & exterior

Style
Transitional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Privacy
Waterfront
Yes

Utilities & systems

Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1200
Subdivision
CRADOCK
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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 A

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

$1,762/mo

Principal & interest

$1,489

Property tax

$189

Home insurance

$84

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

157% of $182,770

City assessment record · taxes $2,266/yr

Land share of assessed value

28% — $50,960

Improvements $131,810 · 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

$265,000 – $364,500

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.

31 Decatur ST · 0.1 mi · 1,400 sqft$265,000 sold 2026-03
83 Channing AVE · 0.3 mi · 1,721 sqft$307,500 sold 2026-05
100 Channing AVE · 0.4 mi · 1,300 sqft$280,500 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$287,000

Price / Sq Ft

$182

Annual Taxes

$2,266

Monthly Tax

$189

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.79%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 4, 2026$287,000—
Price reducedJun 24, 2026$287,000−$2,900
SoldJun 24, 2026$287,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

57% above assessment

Total Assessed

$182,770

Land

$50,960

Improvement

$131,810

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 25 Prospect Pw in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Churchland Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Cradock Middle, Churchland (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 25 Prospect Pw 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 25 Prospect Pw?+
Yes — Planet Fitness is about 0.7 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 25 Prospect Pw?+
Afton Square is about 0.1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 25 Prospect Pw?+
bp is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Geraldine's Kitchen (0.3 mi).
Does 25 Prospect Pw have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 25 Prospect Pw built?+
It was built in 1919, 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 Taylor Madison · C O R E Real Estate + Design · REIN MLS #10632939

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25 Prospect Pw, Portsmouth, Virginia 23702 · MLS #10632939 · 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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