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PortsmouthPIEDMONT HEIGHTS2600 Roanoke Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10641479 · record updated Jul 16, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$250,000
$250 / sqft · est. $1,509/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,000sqft
21days on market

2600 Roanoke Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704

ActiveResidential · built 1953 · PIEDMONT HEIGHTS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to this charming fully renovated ranch offering an open, inviting layout with new paint, new waterproof LVP flooring thought out and new fixtures. The spacious kitchen, equipped with new cabinets, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances are great for both everyday living & entertaining. Natural light streams through the new windows, while outside, a fenced-in and huge yard creates a perfect space for outdoor activities. Additional features includes a new roof, new vinyl siding and newer HVAC! This house is great for a first time home buyers, welcome to your new home! Great location in Piedmont Heights near schools, major routes, military bases, casino, restaurants and shoppings. A fantastic opportunity for you, so call me today for a tour!

Listing courtesy of Eva Fisher · 1st Class Real Estate Flagship · REIN MLS #10641479

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A compact 1953 brick cottage in Portsmouth, Virginia, sitting three minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Three bedrooms, one bath, and 1,000 square feet of straightforward, livable space on a city lot with decades of solid bones beneath it.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 2600 Roanoke Ave apart is pure proximity. Very few addresses in Hampton Roads put you this close to two major installations at once — Norfolk Naval Shipyard in three minutes and USCG Base Portsmouth in four. For anyone whose daily commute is base-bound, that kind of location is genuinely hard to find. Add a 1953 build that has weathered seven decades, and you have a property with real structural character rather than builder-grade shortcuts.

PIEDMONT HEIGHTS and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of the original cities of Hampton Roads, and Roanoke Avenue sits in the southern residential fabric of the city — a grid of mid-century homes that grew up alongside the shipyard that has defined this waterfront community for generations. The streets here are mature, shaded by older trees, and lined with modest homes that were built to last. You're well inside city limits, which means city services, walkable blocks, and a genuine neighborhood feel rather than a subdivided cul-de-sac. Portsmouth as a whole is undergoing steady reinvestment — the revitalized Olde Towne district, the waterfront, and the arts corridor are all part of a city finding renewed energy. Living on Roanoke Ave means you're anchored in the working heart of Portsmouth, close to everything the city offers while keeping your commute to a minimum.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are straightforward from 2600 Roanoke Ave. Grocery options, pharmacies, and convenience stores are all within a short drive along the city's main corridors. Olde Towne Portsmouth — with its independent restaurants, coffee shops, and the Crawford Bay waterfront — is just a few minutes north. City Park provides green space nearby for walks and outdoor time. The Elizabeth River Trail connects Portsmouth's waterfront to broader regional paths. And with Interstate 264 and the Downtown Tunnel both accessible quickly, getting to Norfolk, Chesapeake, or Virginia Beach adds minimal time to any trip.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Three minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and four to USCG Base Portsmouth — it's hard to overstate how rare that combination is. Whether you're using a VA loan to make the purchase work or simply trying to cut your commute to almost nothing, 2600 Roanoke Ave is positioned better than nearly anything else in this price tier. Short tours, long tours, or back-to-back deployments — this location handles them all.

For first-time buyers

A 1953 home with three bedrooms, solid construction, and a location inside city limits gives a first-time buyer a real foothold in Portsmouth without overextending. The 1,000-square-foot footprint keeps maintenance manageable, and the city lot means no sprawling yard to maintain either. It's a practical, honest starting point in a neighborhood with genuine roots — not a flash-in-the-pan development.

More buyer questions

How far is 2600 Roanoke Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately three minutes by car from 2600 Roanoke Ave, making it one of the closest residential addresses to the installation in the city. The short distance is a consistent advantage regardless of shift schedule or gate used.

How far is 2600 Roanoke Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly four minutes away by car. Having two major installations within a five-minute radius is genuinely uncommon in Hampton Roads and is one of the defining location advantages of this address.

What is the property type and size at 2600 Roanoke Ave?

2600 Roanoke Ave is a single-family residential home built in 1953, offering three bedrooms, one bathroom, and approximately 1,000 square feet of living space on a city lot in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Is 2600 Roanoke Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 2600 Roanoke Ave is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel. Reviewing that tile will give you the most accurate and up-to-date designation.

Does 2600 Roanoke Ave have an HOA?

Based on available information, 2600 Roanoke Ave does not appear to be part of a homeowners association, which means no HOA restrictions or dues obligations for the owner.

Want to know more about 2600 Roanoke Ave or the Portsmouth market? Tom and Dariya Milan are here to answer your questions and set up a walkthrough at your convenience.

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

$250

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,665/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10641479

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,000
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Balcony, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Wood Fence
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
PIEDMONT HEIGHTS
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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 B

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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Portsmouth real estate

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

$1,509/mo

Principal & interest

$1,297

Property tax

$139

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

186% of $134,290

City assessment record · taxes $1,665/yr

Land share of assessed value

41% — $54,690

Improvements $79,600 · 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

$91,499$238,000

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.

132 Cushing ST · 1.4 mi · 1,016 sqft$215,000 sold 2026-03
17 Chatham RD · 1.8 mi · 1,000 sqft$91,499 sold 2026-06
100 Dahlgren AVE #B · 1.7 mi · 1,078 sqft$194,700 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$250,000

Price / Sq Ft

$250

Annual Taxes

$1,665

Monthly Tax

$139

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.67%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 25, 2026$250,000
Price reducedJul 13, 2026$250,000−$10,000
Currently listed$250,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

86% above assessment

Total Assessed

$134,290

Land

$54,690

Improvement

$79,600

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

21 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 2600 Roanoke Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Douglass Park Elementary (GreatSchools 2/10), Cradock Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 2600 Roanoke 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 2600 Roanoke Ave?+
Yes — Callaghan Gym and Fitness Center is about 0.7 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 2600 Roanoke Ave?+
Lansing Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 2600 Roanoke Ave?+
bp is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Hott platz (0.1 mi).
Does 2600 Roanoke Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 2600 Roanoke Ave 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

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Eva Fisher · 1st Class Real Estate Flagship · REIN MLS #10641479

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2600 Roanoke Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10641479 · 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.