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3 California AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701 - Main photo
$330,000
$176 / sqft · est. $2,100/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,873sqft
6days on market

3 California Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701

SoldResidential · built 1940 · OREGON ACRES

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Creek, Navigable, River.

Frontage

Creek · River ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Check out this charming Cape Cod nestled in the heart of Portsmouth! Perfectly situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this home offers 3 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms & is thoughtfully designed across two levels of comfortable living. The first floor features two bedrooms, providing flexibility & convenience for guests, family, or a home office. Set on an expansive lot, the property offers plenty of outdoor space to relax, entertain, or create your own backyard retreat. Enjoy idyllic views of Baines Creek, which flows into the Elizabeth River. A sizable two-car garage complete with electricity & additional loft space, perfect for storage, hobbies, or a workshop. Located just minutes from major highways, the shipyard, shopping, & dining, this home combines serene living with everyday convenience. Don't miss out on this hidden gem!

Listing courtesy of Ronald Sawyer · RE/MAX Prime · REIN MLS #10628043

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1940

Price / sqft

$176

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,500/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10628043

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,873
Stories
2
Flooring
Vinyl, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Creek,Navigable,River
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.3600
Subdivision
OREGON ACRES
Zoning
URH
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 2 Car, Oversized Gar, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Portsmouth waterfront homes.

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 9 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.

$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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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$2,100/mo

Principal & interest

$1,712

Property tax

$292

Home insurance

$96

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

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

$210,000 – $375,000

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.

101 Utah ST · 0.6 mi · 1,987 sqft$360,000 sold 2026-04
126 Oregon AVE · 0.2 mi · 1,550 sqft$329,900 sold 2026-04
15 Roberts CT E · 1 mi · 1,800 sqft$210,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$330,000

Price / Sq Ft

$176

Annual Taxes

$3,500

Monthly Tax

$292

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.06%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 7, 2026$330,000—
SoldMay 11, 2026$330,000—

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 3 California Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Westhaven Elementary (GreatSchools 1/10), William E. Waters Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 3 California Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 9 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.
Is 3 California Ave a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Creek,Navigable,River.
Does 3 California Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 3 California Ave built?+
It was built in 1940, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Ronald Sawyer · RE/MAX Prime · REIN MLS #10628043

Call or text (757) 777-7577

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3 California Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10628043 · 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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