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PortsmouthDOUGLAS PARK289 Choate St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10629420 · record updated May 29, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
289 Choate ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23707 - Main photo
$303,000
$202 / sqft · est. $1,852/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,500sqft
28days on market

289 Choate St, Portsmouth, VA 23707

SoldResidential · built 1942 · DOUGLAS PARK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Remodeled Home in the Heart of Portsmouth – Welcome to 289 Choate Street, Portsmouth, VA 23707, a beautifully renovated home where modern updates meet classic charm. offering peace of mind with updated systems, finishes, and fixtures throughout.Step inside to discover brand-new flooring, fresh paint, updated electrical and plumbing, modern lighting, and a completely redesigned kitchen and baths. Every detail has been thoughtfully upgraded to deliver today's style and functionality while maintaining a warm, inviting feel. This home offers convenient access to historic Olde Towne, the Naval Medical Center, Coast Guard , Norfolk Naval Shipyard, downtown Portsmouth, and major highways—making commuting easy and lifestyle amenities close by. Enjoy nearby parks, waterfront attractions, dining, and shopping just minutes away. Whether you're a first-time

Listing courtesy of John Conard · Redfin Corporation · REIN MLS #10629420

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1942

Price / sqft

$202

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,300/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10629420

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,500
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
10
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Pantry, Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Other
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
DOUGLAS PARK
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · 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 C

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

16

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 & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

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The numbers

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Estimate your monthly payment

$1,852/mo

Principal & interest

$1,572

Property tax

$192

Home insurance

$88

PMI

None

HOA

None

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Value & history

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$135,000$329,900

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.

3407 Scott ST · 0.5 mi · 1,300 sqft$254,000 sold 2026-02
3204 Gwin ST · 0.6 mi · 1,288 sqft$265,000 sold 2026-05
929 Mt Vernon AVE · 1.2 mi · 1,540 sqft$293,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$303,000

Price / Sq Ft

$202

Annual Taxes

$2,300

Monthly Tax

$192

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.76%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 1, 2026$303,000
Price increasedMay 22, 2026$303,000+$3,200
SoldMay 20, 2026$303,000

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 289 Choate St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Douglass Park Elementary (GreatSchools 2/10), Cradock Middle, IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 289 Choate St 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 289 Choate St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 289 Choate St built?+
It was built in 1942, per the listing record.

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The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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289 Choate St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23707 · MLS #10629420 · 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.