Gorgeous, completely renovated home featuring 2 traditional bedrooms plus a versatile third bedroom/sunroom with adequate heating and ventilation, offering the flexibility to use the space as a bedroom, home office, playroom, or additional living area. The home features a bright, open layout, a stunning new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, brand-new roof, brand-new HVAC, and a spacious primary suite with a private bathroom. Enjoy a spacious backyard along with a detached garage equipped with electrical service, offering plenty of potential for parking, storage, a workshop, or hobby space. Beautifully updated from top to bottom and ready for its new owners!
Listing courtesy of Ava Ighanian · 1st Class Real Estate Flagship · REIN MLS #10645232
Facts & features
TypeResidential
Year built1948
Price / sqft$304
HOANone
Taxes$2,200/yr
CountyPortsmouth VA
MLS #10645232
Interior
Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
906
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, PBR with Bath, Porch, Sun Room
A compact 1948 three-bedroom home in Portsmouth, Virginia, sitting just five minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. At 906 square feet on an established city lot, 3109 Elliott Ave delivers straightforward, no-frills living in a neighborhood where daily essentials and two green spaces are within easy walking distance.
What sets 3109 Elliott Ave apart is its rare proximity to two major installations — Norfolk Naval Shipyard in five minutes and USCG Base Portsmouth in six — without the commute stress that defines so much of Hampton Roads life. The 1948 construction gives the home solid bones, and the surrounding streets carry the quiet, lived-in character of a neighborhood that has housed working families for generations. For buyers who want short drives and walkable parks, this block delivers.
HIGHLAND BILTMORE and the Portsmouth real estate market
Portsmouth is one of the seven cities that make up Hampton Roads, and it carries a distinct identity — older, grounded, and genuinely close to everything that matters in the region. The area around Elliott Ave sits in a residential pocket of south Portsmouth where mid-century homes line streets shaded by mature trees. Woodland Park is just 0.3 miles away, and Maplewood Park is a four-minute walk in the other direction, giving the immediate surroundings a greener feel than the density might suggest. Portsmouth homes for sale in this zip code tend to attract buyers who prioritize commute time and community over square footage and newness. The city's waterfront, downtown arts scene, and Olde Towne historic district are all reachable within ten to fifteen minutes, making 3109 Elliott Ave a practical base for exploring everything Portsmouth has to offer.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are easy from Elliott Ave. Farm Fresh International covers full grocery runs at 0.8 miles, and a Dollar General sits at the same distance for quick household needs. When you want food without cooking, New York Pizza & Deli and Hay Hing Chinese are both under a mile away, and a 7-Eleven handles those in-between moments. Coffee is covered by Crossings Cafe and a Starbucks Coffee Company, both 0.8 miles out. For outdoor time, Woodland Park at 0.3 miles and Maplewood Park at 0.4 miles offer easy access to open space — GreenwoodSniffSpot is also nearby if you have a dog along for the walk.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Five minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and six to USCG Base Portsmouth — the commute math here is hard to beat in Hampton Roads. Military families using a VA loan will find that 3109 Elliott Ave puts two major installations within easy reach, leaving more time at home and less time in traffic on I-264. It's a practical, location-first choice for active-duty households.
For first-time buyers
If you're comparing homes for sale in 23702 and want a low-maintenance entry point into Portsmouth homeownership, 3109 Elliott Ave checks the right boxes. Three bedrooms, two baths, and a manageable 906 square feet mean lower utility costs and straightforward upkeep — plus parks, grocery stores, and coffee shops all within a mile of your front door.
More buyer questions
How far is 3109 Elliott Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
The drive from 3109 Elliott Ave to Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately five minutes, making it one of the closest residential streets to the shipyard's main gate in the area.
How far is 3109 Elliott Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is about six minutes by car from 3109 Elliott Ave, giving Coast Guard personnel a commute that rarely exceeds ten minutes even in moderate traffic.
Is 3109 Elliott Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section and consult your lender or insurance agent for current FEMA map data.
What schools serve 3109 Elliott Ave?
Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Norcom High School and homes for sale zoned for Victory Elementary School will find that 3109 Elliott Ave falls within those Portsmouth City Public Schools attendance zones — confirm current boundaries with the school division before closing.
Where are the nearest parks to 3109 Elliott Ave?
Woodland Park is just 0.3 miles from the front door, and Maplewood Park is 0.4 miles away — both are walkable from Elliott Ave without needing a car.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know homes for sale in Portsmouth inside and out. Reach out today to get your questions answered and schedule a closer look at 3109 Elliott Ave.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
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.
How Far Is?
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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NNSY
Navy
12min·3.4mi
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NMCP
Navy
14min·3.8mi
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USCG Portsmouth
Coast Guard
17min·5.4mi
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USCG Finance Ctr
Coast Guard
23min·11.7mi
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MARFORCOM
Marines
30min·21.4mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
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’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
11.1 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’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — 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.
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
$1,690/mo
Principal & interest
$1,427
Property tax
$183
Home insurance
$80
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 & historyComparables
Asking vs. assessment166% of $165,280City assessment record · taxes $2,200/yr
Land share of assessed value40% · $66,000Improvements $99,280 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$135,000 – $228,000The 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.
8 Rodgers PL · 1.2 mi · 935 sqft$200,000 sold 2026-09
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.
66% above assessment
Total Assessed
$165,280
Land
$66,000
Improvement
$99,280
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:
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
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Questions buyers ask
Is 3109 Elliott Ave 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), IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 3109 Elliott Ave 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 3109 Elliott Ave have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 3109 Elliott Ave built?
It was built in 1948, per the listing record.
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Listing courtesy of Ava Ighanian · 1st Class Real Estate Flagship · REIN MLS #10645232
3109 Elliott Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23702 · MLS #10645232 · 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.
