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$235,000
$177 / sqft · est. $1,483/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,328sqft
63days on market

3116 Elm Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704

ActiveResidential · built 1900 · BRIGHTON

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1900

Price / sqft

$177

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,345/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10640786

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,328
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP, Vinyl
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Office/Study
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Heat Pump
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1200
Subdivision
BRIGHTON
Zoning
NMU
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Short/Comp Sale

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

About this home

3 bedrooms and 2 baths, main floor bedroom for easy accessibility. Selling As-Is. SHORTSALE THIRD PARTY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS IS NO REPAIRS.

Listing courtesy of Lisa Church · Wainwright Real Estate · REIN MLS #10640786

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

3116 Elm Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,328-square-foot home built in 1900 in Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 — sitting just minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth, with everyday essentials practically at your doorstep.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 3116 Elm Avenue apart is its rare combination of century-old character and an almost unbeatable location for base access. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a three-minute drive, USCG Base Portsmouth is four minutes away, and a commissary is literally 0.1 miles from the front door. For households tied to either installation, the daily math here is hard to argue with. Portsmouth homes for sale at this proximity to two active installations don't come along often.

BRIGHTON and the Portsmouth real estate market

Elm Avenue sits in a tight-knit section of Portsmouth where the streets have a lived-in, working-waterfront character that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. Portsmouth is one of the seven cities of Hampton Roads, positioned along the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River directly across from Norfolk. The city carries genuine history — it's home to one of the oldest naval shipyards in the country — and the neighborhoods closest to the waterfront reflect that legacy in their architecture and street grid. Homes here tend to be early-twentieth-century builds on compact lots, with the kind of mature tree canopy and front-porch culture that makes a block feel like a community. If you're exploring homes for sale in Portsmouth, this corridor rewards a closer look: it's urban enough for walkability, yet quiet enough to decompress after a long duty day.

What's nearby

Daily errands from 3116 Elm Avenue are genuinely easy. The Scott Center Annex Commissary is just 0.1 miles away — a rare perk for any address. MWR Scott Annex Park is 0.2 miles out for a quick outdoor reset, and Mariner's Reef Cafe and Callaghan Gym and Fitness Center are both within 0.3 miles for coffee and workouts. Happy Time Food Mart is a short walk at 0.3 miles. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Church Food Mart are under 0.6 miles, and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Food Truck adds a convenient lunch option nearby. Lansing Park and Jordan Bridge parking round out the green space and access options within less than a mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Three minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Four minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth. A commissary 0.1 miles from your door. For a military household, 3116 Elm Avenue removes nearly every logistical headache from the duty-day equation. VA loan eligibility can stretch further in a market like Portsmouth, and the short commute means more time at home and less time in traffic.

For buyers drawn to character

A home built in 1900 carries something newer construction simply cannot manufacture — proportions, detail, and a sense of permanence that only comes with age. At 3116 Elm Avenue, you get over a century of Portsmouth history embedded in the structure itself. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Norcom High School and homes for sale zoned for Brighton Elementary School will find this address sits in a neighborhood with real architectural identity and a street-level character worth preserving.

More buyer questions

How far is 3116 Elm Avenue from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately a 3-minute drive from 3116 Elm Avenue, making it one of the closest residential addresses to the installation's main gates.

How far is 3116 Elm Avenue from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is about a 4-minute drive from 3116 Elm Avenue — a straightforward commute that keeps your mornings simple.

Is 3116 Elm Avenue in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 3116 Elm Avenue is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23704 zip code.

What is the lot and home size at 3116 Elm Avenue?

The home measures 1,328 square feet across 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, on a residential lot in Portsmouth's 23704 zip code — a compact, manageable footprint with a century of character built in.

Are there homes for sale in 23704 with commissary access this close?

Homes for sale in 23704 with a commissary within walking distance are genuinely uncommon — 3116 Elm Avenue is 0.1 miles from the Scott Center Annex Commissary, which is a standout logistical advantage for this address.

Want to know more about 3116 Elm Avenue or explore other Portsmouth homes for sale nearby? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help you take the next step.

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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

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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.

$285K

Median sale · 12 mo

$181

Sold $/sq ft

21d

Days on market

24

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

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

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

$1,483/mo

Principal & interest

$1,219

Property tax

$195

Home insurance

$69

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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

125% of $188,110

City assessment record · taxes $2,345/yr

Land share of assessed value

29% — $54,690

Improvements $133,420 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$161,500 – $280,500

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.

29 Afton PW · 1 mi · 1,300 sqft$270,000 sold 2026-07
31 Decatur ST · 0.9 mi · 1,400 sqft$265,000 sold 2026-03
16 Rex AVE · 1.2 mi · 1,335 sqft$161,500 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$235,000

Price / Sq Ft

$177

Annual Taxes

$2,345

Monthly Tax

$195

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.00%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 22, 2026$235,000—
Price increasedAug 19, 2026$235,000+$75,000
Currently listed—$235,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

25% above assessment

Total Assessed

$188,110

Land

$54,690

Improvement

$133,420

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

63 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 3116 Elm Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Brighton Elementary (VaHome School Score 3/10), Cradock Middle (VaHome School Score 1.4/10), IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 3116 Elm 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.
Is there a gym near 3116 Elm Ave?+
Yes — Callaghan Gym and Fitness Center is about 0.1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 3116 Elm Ave?+
MWR Scott Annex Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 3116 Elm Ave?+
Amoco is about 0.1 miles away. The closest dining on record is Happy Time Food Mart (0 mi).
Does 3116 Elm Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 3116 Elm Ave built?+
It was built in 1900, 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Lisa Church · Wainwright Real Estate · REIN MLS #10640786

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3116 Elm Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10640786 · 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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