Portsmouth › SHEA TERRACE › 252 Constitution Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10638068 · record updated Sep 10, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold

252 Constitution AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704 - Main photo

$250,000

3beds

2baths

1,145sqft

25days on market

252 Constitution Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704

SoldResidential · built 1920 · SHEA TERRACE

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1920

Price / sqft

$218

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,032/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10638068

Interior

Bedrooms: 3
Full baths: 2
Approx. sqft: 1,145
Stories: 1
Flooring: Ceramic, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath: Yes
Total rooms: 5
Other rooms: 1st Floor BR, Porch
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style: Bungalow
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Crawl
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Aluminum
Pool: No Pool
Fencing: Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating: Nat Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Water heater: Electric
Water: City/County
Sewer: City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision: SHEA TERRACE
Zoning: URH
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: No
Parking: Street
Possession: SETTLEMENT
Disclosures: Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Welcome home to the highly desirable and established Shea Terrace neighborhood! This charming 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home offers the perfect blend of classic character and modern updates. From the moment you pull up, the pride of ownership shines through the crisp brand-new exterior paint from top to bottom.The heart of the home features new paint, a brand-new stove and microwave ready for your first home cooked meal. You can rest easy knowing the big-ticket maintenance is already taken care of. The roof was completely replaced 02/2026 offering years of worry-free living. Situated just minutes from local parks, major interstates and the Naval hospital. Schedule your tour today before it's gone!

Listing courtesy of Yalonda Whitfield · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10638068

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

ElementaryPark View Elementary School
3.6/10
MiddleChurchland Middle School
2.7/10
HighI.C. Norcom High School
2.6/10

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.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

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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

$1,539/mo

Down payment20% · $50,000

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$1,297

Property tax

$169

Home insurance

$73

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

Asking vs. assessment

153% of $163,880

City assessment record · taxes $2,032/yr

Land share of assessed value

22% — $36,000

Improvements $127,880 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$129,900 – $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.

126 Appomattox AVE · 2.3 mi · 1,128 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-06

11 Aylwin RD · 2.4 mi · 1,165 sqft$129,900 sold 2026-02

4008 Deep Creek BLVD · 2.3 mi · 1,182 sqft$275,000 sold 2026-08

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$250,000

Price / Sq Ft

$218

Annual Taxes

$2,032

Monthly Tax

$169

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.81%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Aug 16, 2026	$250,000	—
Sold	Jul 17, 2026	$250,000	—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

53% above assessment

Total Assessed

$163,880

Land

$36,000

Improvement

$127,880

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.

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Questions buyers ask

Is 252 Constitution Ave in a good school zone?+

The assigned zones on the listing record are Park View Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.6/10), Churchland Middle (VaHome School Score 2.7/10), IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is 252 Constitution 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 252 Constitution Ave?+

Yes — NMC Portsmouth Gym is about 0.9 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.

Are there parks near 252 Constitution Ave?+

Scotts Creek Park is about 0.2 miles away.

Where is the nearest grocery store to 252 Constitution Ave?+

Old Towne Market Place is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Da Snacc Attacc Restaurant and Lounge Incorporated (0.2 mi).

Does 252 Constitution Ave have an HOA?+

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

When was 252 Constitution Ave built?+

It was built in 1920, 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

Tom & Dariya Milan

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252 Constitution Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10638068 · 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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