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283 Brittlebrush DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701 - Main photo
3beds
2.1baths
1,280sqft
111days on market

283 Brittlebrush Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701

SoldResidential · built 2021 · NEW PORT

About this home

This Beautiful home features an open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The generous primary bedroom stands out with its elegant tray ceiling. The luxurious ensuite bath includes a walk-in shower and double sinks. Enjoy the bright and spacious living room, a dining room, a kitchen with a large island, and off-street parking. A great location for quick access to local dining, entertainment, and major interstates. The HOA fee covers a host of amenities—including a clubhouse, exercise room, community pool, ground maintenance, trash pickup, and cable.

Listing courtesy of Lynnette Wright · Safe Haven Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10616184

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

2021

Price / sqft

$191

HOA fee

$360/mo

Taxes

$2,906/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10616184

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,280
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Total rooms
5
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Townhouse
Subtype
Attached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
NEW PORT
Zoning
URH
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
2 Space, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Common Interest Community, Disclosure Statement, Related to Seller, Resale Certif Req

Sources: REIN MLS record

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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

15.4 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

Brighton

Brighton is a neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia. It has tree-lined streets and a mix of home styles. They reflect the area's deep local roots.

$273K

Median sale · 12 mo

$171

Sold $/sq ft

23d

Days on market

20

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

What's nearby

Location & Neighborhood

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NNSY

Navy

12min·3.4mi

NMCP

Navy

14min·3.8mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

17min·5.4mi

USCG Finance Ctr

Coast Guard

23min·11.7mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

30min·21.4mi

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

$1,585/mo

Principal & interest

$1,271

Property tax

$242

Home insurance

$71

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$360

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

$135,000 – $289,000

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.

211 Goldenstar LN · 0.1 mi · 1,280 sqft$254,400 sold 2026-04
309 Truxton AVE · 0.3 mi · 1,398 sqft$184,000 sold 2026-09
16 Neville ST · 0.7 mi · 1,260 sqft$289,000 sold 2026-03

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$245,000

Price / Sq Ft

$191

Annual Taxes

$2,906

Monthly Tax

$242

HOA fee

$360 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

1.19%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 15, 2026$245,000—
Price reducedJun 5, 2026$245,000−$9,500
SoldJun 1, 2026$245,000—

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.

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Questions buyers ask

Is 283 Brittlebrush Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Victory Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.3/10), Cradock Middle (VaHome School Score 1.5/10), Manor High (VaHome School Score 3.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 283 Brittlebrush Dr 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 283 Brittlebrush Dr have an HOA?+
Yes — HOA dues are on record for this property (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is N/A.
When was 283 Brittlebrush Dr built?+
It was built in 2021, 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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Listing courtesy of Lynnette Wright · Safe Haven Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10616184

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283 Brittlebrush Dr, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10616184 · 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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