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5beds
3baths
4,300sqft
2days on market

2812 Acres Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703

New ListingResidential · built 1951 · GREEN ACRES

About this home

Established Green Acres neighborhood! This spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath brick home offers approximately 4,300 square feet of living space on a .55-acre lot. First-floor primary bedroom features an ensuite bath for added convenience and privacy. Generous living areas include a formal dining room and separate den, offering flexibility for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen showcases granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a custom tile backsplash, and a large island with seating. Fresh interior paint, luxury vinyl plank flooring, new carpeting, and updated fixtures create a fresh, inviting feel throughout. Major updates include a new roof, HVAC system, and water heater. Classic brick fireplace adds warmth and character to the living room. Private backyard retreat featuring an in-ground swimming pool, and an outdoor balcony overlooking the yard—ideal for relaxing and enjoying the outdoor setting. A must-see property with room to live, relax, and entertain!

Listing courtesy of Brian Wurst · A Better Way Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10659633

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1951

Price / sqft

$138

HOA

None

Taxes

$5,883/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10659633

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
4,300
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
In Ground Pool
Fencing
Partial

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.5500
Subdivision
GREEN ACRES
Zoning
GR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLE
Miscellaneous
Rehabilitated
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Owner Agent

Sources: REIN MLS record

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

2812 Acres Road is a five-bedroom, three-bath home in Portsmouth's Green Acres neighborhood. Built in 1951, it sits on over half an acre and delivers 4,300 square feet of living space. Few Portsmouth homes for sale offer this combination of size, lot, and location.

Keep searching in Portsmouth

See all Portsmouth homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23703, homes for sale zoned for Churchland High School, and homes for sale zoned for Churchland Elementary School. Nearby, look at Churchland 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

Half an acre inside the city is rare. At 0.55 acres, the lot at 2812 Acres Road gives you genuine breathing room — space for a garden, a play area, or just a wide backyard that doesn't back up to a neighbor's fence. The 4,300-square-foot footprint means five bedrooms and three full baths spread out comfortably. A 1951 build brings solid construction and a floor plan with real rooms instead of open-plan compromises.

GREEN ACRES and the Portsmouth real estate market

Green Acres sits in the northwest corner of Portsmouth, a quiet residential pocket with wide lots and mature trees lining the streets. The neighborhood has a settled, unhurried feel — the kind of block where houses have driveways, not parking pads, and yards actually have room to breathe. Homes here tend to be mid-century builds on generous parcels, which makes the streetscape feel consistent and grounded. Green Acres connects easily to Churchland, the commercial corridor just to the west, without sitting directly on any busy road. Portsmouth itself is one of the seven cities of Hampton Roads, anchored by a working waterfront and a compact downtown. Getting around is straightforward — Interstate 664 is close, and the Downtown Tunnel puts Norfolk within about 15 minutes. Daily errands run along the Churchland corridor, where grocery stores, pharmacies, and services cluster within a short drive. Anyone comparing homes for sale in 23703 will notice that this zip code puts you near everything without the density of the city's older neighborhoods.

What's nearby

The Portsmouth YMCA is just 0.2 miles away — an easy walk for a morning workout or an after-school swim. Churchland Little League Baseball Fields are under a mile out, a short drive for game days. Billy D's Seafood & Chicken and Harvey's Hot Dogs are both about a mile away and cover the casual dining bases well. JoJack's Espresso Bar & Cafe is also within a mile, useful for a weekday coffee run or a slow weekend morning. Everyday errands along the Churchland corridor are quick from this address.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about 8 minutes away by car. USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly 10 minutes out. VA loan financing is widely used in this part of Portsmouth, and the lot size and bedroom count mean you won't be looking to upsize again anytime soon. The five-bedroom layout handles a home office, a guest room, and still has space left over.

For buyers drawn to character

A 1951 build on more than half an acre doesn't come along often. The bones here are solid mid-century construction — real walls, real rooms, and a lot that gives the house space to breathe on all sides. If you're comparing homes for sale zoned for Churchland High School and homes for sale zoned for Churchland Elementary School, this address checks both boxes while delivering a scale and lot size that newer builds in the area rarely match.

More buyer questions

How far is 2812 Acres Road from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

The drive is about 8 minutes under normal traffic conditions. That makes this one of the closer residential addresses to the medical center in this part of Portsmouth.

How far is 2812 Acres Road from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly 10 minutes by car from this address. Both bases are easily reachable without using the tunnel.

What is the lot size at 2812 Acres Road?

The lot is 0.55 acres, which is notably large for an in-city Portsmouth address. That translates to a wide backyard with genuine usable space.

Is 2812 Acres Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Check that section for the current FEMA designation.

What is the Green Acres neighborhood like in Portsmouth?

Green Acres is a quiet, mid-century residential neighborhood in northwest Portsmouth with mature trees and larger-than-average lots. It sits close to the Churchland commercial corridor without fronting on any major road.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Portsmouth well. Reach out to get a closer look at 2812 Acres Road.

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

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

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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 X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 515529

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

13.5 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

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

Explore this neighborhood

Churchland

Churchland is a settled home neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is known for tree-lined streets and well-kept homes built across many decades.

$315K

Median sale · 12 mo

$207

Sold $/sq ft

25d

Days on market

3

For sale now

$66K

HH income

46%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NMCP

Navy

14min·5.4mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

16min·7.6mi

NNSY

Navy

14min·6.4mi

NSA HR

Navy

29min·13.6mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

25min·13mi

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

Payment Calculator

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

$3,751/mo

Principal & interest

$3,087

Property tax

$490

Home insurance

$174

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

Comparables

Price context — similar nearby homes

$288,000 – $700,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 5 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

2812 Acres RD · 0 mi · 4,234 sqft$288,000 sold 2026-02
4313 Faigle RD · 0.1 mi · 4,446 sqft$605,000 sold 2026-07
2417 Sterling Point DR · 0.5 mi · 3,589 sqft$554,000 sold 2026-04

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$595,000

Price / Sq Ft

$138

Annual Taxes

$5,883

Monthly Tax

$490

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.99%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 31, 2026$595,000—
Currently listed—$595,000—

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

2 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

Is 2812 Acres Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Churchland Elementary (VaHome School Score 5.3/10), Churchland Middle (VaHome School Score 3.5/10), Churchland (VaHome School Score 6.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 2812 Acres Rd 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.
Does 2812 Acres Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 2812 Acres Rd built?+
It was built in 1951, 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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Listing courtesy of Brian Wurst · A Better Way Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10659633

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2812 Acres Rd, Portsmouth, Virginia 23703 · MLS #10659633 · 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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