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2beds
1baths
672sqft
14days on market

28 Pollux Cir W, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Under ContractResidential · built 1941 · PORTSMOUTH HEIGHTS

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1941

Price / sqft

$335

HOA

None

Taxes

$540/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10651951

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
672
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
PORTSMOUTH HEIGHTS
Zoning
R5-75
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Carport, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Owner Agent

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

About this home

This cute Portsmouth home offers a wonderful opportunity to create a space that feels truly your own. With its large backyard and established Shea Farm neighborhood setting, this property is a great choice for a first-time buyer or an investor seeking potential. Kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, and tiled bath. Minutes from the Coast Guard Base, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and Naval Medical Center, with quick access to I-264, Route 58, and both tunnels. Close to Olde Towne dining, Victory Crossing shopping, and parks. Come see it!

Listing courtesy of Austin Tydings · World Class Realty · REIN MLS #10651951

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

Meet 28 Pollux Circle West — a compact 1941 two-bedroom home in Portsmouth, Virginia, sitting just eight minutes from both Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard. At 607 square feet, it's an efficient, low-maintenance footprint with everyday essentials practically at your door.

Keep searching in Portsmouth

See all Portsmouth homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23701, homes for sale zoned for Manor High School, and homes for sale zoned for Simonsdale Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Portsmouth — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Brighton homes for sale, Portsmouth waterfront homes for sale, Portsmouth condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Portsmouth.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 28 Pollux Circle West apart is its dual-base convenience in a city where that combination is genuinely rare. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are each an eight-minute drive, making commute math simple for service members and civilian employees alike. Add a walkable cluster of grocery stores, restaurants, and green space, and this 1941 bungalow punches well above its square footage in daily livability.

PORTSMOUTH HEIGHTS and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' original port cities, and the area around Pollux Circle West carries that lived-in, unpretentious character. Streets here are lined with mid-century homes built when the shipyard was booming, and the neighborhood has held onto that working-city energy ever since. Sidewalks connect you to local restaurants and corner stores without needing to start the car, and Portsmouth City Park is under a mile away when you want open air and a little more room to breathe. The city sits along the Elizabeth River across from Norfolk, giving residents easy access to the broader Hampton Roads metro while keeping a distinct Portsmouth identity. Families comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth will notice that this zip code offers a density of military services, city parks, and independent businesses that larger suburban neighborhoods often lack. Portsmouth's compact layout means less time driving and more time actually living.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely easy from 28 Pollux Circle West. Food Lion and MP International Grocery are both within half a mile for your weekly shop, and Dollar General is just 0.7 miles out. When dinner is someone else's problem, Papa Johns Pizza and Heaven's Kitchen are each about two-tenths of a mile away, and Bubba-N-Frank's Portsmouth is a short four-tenths-mile trip for something heartier. Wawa, URBAN ICE, and McDonald's all land under a mile for coffee and quick stops. Fitness options are equally close — MARABLE'S FITNESS, Crunch Fitness Portsmouth, and TIGER Academy of Martial Arts are all within 0.8 miles. Portsmouth City Park, the Portsmouth Volleyball Center, and the Links at City Park round out the recreation picture, each less than a mile from your front door.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Eight minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and eight minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard — that's a commute that leaves real time in your day. A VA loan can make a small, well-located property like this one accessible with limited upfront cash, and the dual-base proximity means this address works whether orders shift from one installation to the other. Portsmouth homes for sale at this price point and location combination don't stay quiet for long.

For first-time buyers

If you're weighing homes for sale in 23701 as a first step into ownership, 28 Pollux Circle West offers a manageable footprint without sacrificing location. Groceries, restaurants, a gym, and a city park are all within a mile. The 1941 build gives the home character, and the low square footage keeps maintenance straightforward — a sensible place to start building equity in a city with real staying power.

More buyer questions

How far is 28 Pollux Circle West from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately eight minutes away by car, making this address one of the closer residential options to the base in the city.

How far is 28 Pollux Circle West from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is also about eight minutes by car — an unusually short commute that benefits both active-duty personnel and civilian shipyard employees.

Is 28 Pollux Circle West in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23701 zip code.

What schools serve 28 Pollux Circle West?

Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Manor High School and homes for sale zoned for Simonsdale Elementary School will find that this address falls within those Portsmouth Public Schools attendance zones — confirm current boundaries with Portsmouth City Schools directly.

Does the neighborhood near Pollux Circle West have walkable amenities?

Yes — grocery stores, restaurants, fitness centers, and Portsmouth City Park are all within a mile, making everyday errands and recreation genuinely walkable or a very short drive from the front door.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth's neighborhoods inside and out. Reach out to get straight answers about 28 Pollux Circle West and what ownership here could look like for you.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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 AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk

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Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

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.

$283K

Median sale · 12 mo

$178

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

23

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

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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

$1,278/mo

Principal & interest

$1,167

Property tax

$45

Home insurance

$66

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

134% of $167,700

City assessment record · taxes $540/yr

Land share of assessed value

36% — $60,500

Improvements $107,200 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$85,500 – $250,000

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.

105 Smith AVE · 0.3 mi · 635 sqft$130,000 sold 2026-04
53 Greeneland BLVD · 0.2 mi · 720 sqft$199,000 sold 2026-09
12 Harvard RD · 0.3 mi · 720 sqft$250,000 sold 2026-04

Own a home nearby? See what it is worth today — What's your Portsmouth home worth?

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$225,000

Price / Sq Ft

$335

Annual Taxes

$540

Monthly Tax

$45

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.24%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedSep 2, 2026$225,000—
Price reducedSep 10, 2026$225,000−$5,000
Currently listed—$225,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

34% above assessment

Total Assessed

$167,700

Land

$60,500

Improvement

$107,200

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

Is 28 Pollux Cir W in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Simonsdale Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.3/10), William E. Waters Middle, Manor High (VaHome School Score 3.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 28 Pollux Cir W in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Does 28 Pollux Cir W have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 28 Pollux Cir W built?+
It was built in 1941, 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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28 Pollux Cir W, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10651951 · 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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