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$250,000
$218 / sqft · est. $1,539/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,145sqft
25days on market

252 Constitution Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Under ContractResidential · built 1920 · SHEA TERRACE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

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

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

252 Constitution Ave is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,145-square-foot home built in 1920 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Sitting less than a mile from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and surrounded by parks and local eateries, it offers a compact, well-located footprint with genuine century-old character.

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Why this home stands out

Homes this close to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth don't come along often — you're literally two minutes from the gate. Add a 1920 build that carries the kind of solid bones and architectural detail newer construction rarely replicates, a walkable block with a park just 0.2 miles away, and everyday errands within half a mile, and 252 Constitution Ave earns its place on a short list.

SHEA TERRACE and the Portsmouth real estate market

Constitution Avenue sits in a historic residential corridor of Portsmouth — one of the oldest and most storied cities on the Hampton Roads waterfront. Portsmouth's identity is shaped by its deep naval heritage, its walkable Old Towne district, and block after block of early-20th-century housing stock that gives the city a texture you simply won't find in newer suburbs. The streets here are tree-lined and neighborly, with a mix of longtime residents and military families who've discovered that Portsmouth punches well above its weight for livability. Scotts Creek Park is a two-minute walk from the front door, and the broader network of parks in the area means green space is never far. Portsmouth's ongoing investment in its waterfront and historic core has steadily raised the profile of neighborhoods like this one, making Constitution Ave a genuinely interesting address for buyers who want proximity, character, and community all in one place.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 252 Constitution Ave. Da Snacc Attacc Restaurant and Lounge is just 0.2 miles away for a quick bite, while America's Best Wings and China Ocean are both within half a mile. Old Towne Market Place and Food Lion handle grocery runs at 0.5 miles each. Scotts Creek Park is practically in your backyard at 0.2 miles, with Turnpike Park and Owens Creek Park rounding out your options at 0.5 miles. ZandyLu coffee is 0.8 miles out, and NMC Portsmouth Gym is under a mile — making it easy to stay active without a long commute.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Two minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and four minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — it's hard to overstate how rare that kind of gate-to-door time is in Hampton Roads. Whether you're using a VA loan or weighing your housing options, 252 Constitution Ave puts you closer to work than almost any other address in the area, which means more time at home and less time in traffic.

For buyers drawn to character

Built in 1920, 252 Constitution Ave carries more than a century of Portsmouth history in its walls. If you're drawn to homes with real architectural bones — the kind of craftsmanship that predates cookie-cutter construction — this is the kind of address where that character is baked in, not bolted on. Pair that with a walkable block and a park steps away, and you have a home that feels genuinely rooted in its place.

More buyer questions

How far is 252 Constitution Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately 2 minutes by car from 252 Constitution Ave, making it one of the closest residential addresses to that installation in the city.

How far is 252 Constitution Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is about a 4-minute drive from 252 Constitution Ave — a short commute that keeps daily base access genuinely stress-free.

What parks are near 252 Constitution Ave in Portsmouth?

Scotts Creek Park is just 0.2 miles away, and both Turnpike Park and Owens Creek Park are within 0.5 miles, giving you multiple green-space options within easy walking distance.

Is 252 Constitution Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 252 Constitution Ave is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel.

What is the architectural style of the home at 252 Constitution Ave?

The home was built in 1920, placing it firmly in the early-20th-century residential tradition common throughout historic Portsmouth — a period known for sturdy construction and distinctive period detailing.

Want to walk through 252 Constitution Ave or talk through what this location means for your move? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out today.

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

1920

Price / sqft

$218

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,032/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10638068

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

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

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

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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

$1,539/mo

Principal & interest

$1,297

Property tax

$169

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

153% of $163,880

City assessment record · taxes $2,032/yr

Land share of assessed value

22% — $36,000

Improvements $127,880 · 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

$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
4320 Deep Creek BLVD · 2.6 mi · 1,150 sqft$234,900 sold 2026-05

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)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 4, 2026$250,000—
Currently listed—$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.

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 252 Constitution Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Park View Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Churchland Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), 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

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Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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

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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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