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3229 Dogwood DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703 - Main photo
$226,000
$140 / sqft · est. $1,571/mo →
2beds
2baths
1,610sqft
0days on market

3229 Dogwood Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23703

SoldResidential · built 1959 · SIESTA GARDENS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Investor Special! Make this next home yours and bring your vision to life. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS, WHERE-IS and is priced accordingly. Seller will not make repairs or provide repair credits, concessions, warranties, or representations regarding the condition of the property. Buyers are welcome to complete inspections for informational purposes and should verify all information important to them during their due diligence period.

Listing courtesy of Julian Rivera · Iron Valley Real Est Norfolk · REIN MLS #10631828

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

3229 Dogwood Drive is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home built in 1959 in Portsmouth's Siesta Gardens neighborhood. At 1,610 square feet, it offers classic mid-century bones, a walkable daily routine, and a commute to two major military installations that's hard to beat.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 3229 Dogwood Drive apart is its rare combination of immediate walkability and short military commutes in a price range that still makes sense for a single-family home. Churchland Little League Baseball Fields sit literally at the doorstep, three grocery stores are within half a mile, and both NSA Northwest Annex and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are reachable in under ten minutes — a trifecta that's genuinely uncommon in this part of Hampton Roads.

SIESTA GARDENS and the Portsmouth real estate market

Siesta Gardens is a quietly established residential pocket in the Churchland area of Portsmouth — the kind of neighborhood where sidewalks actually get used and neighbors know each other's names. Streets are lined with mid-century ranches and split-levels built mostly between the late 1950s and early 1970s, giving the area a consistent, grounded character rather than the patchwork feel of newer subdivisions. Mature trees shade the lots, and the pace here is decidedly unhurried. For anyone exploring real estate portsmouth options, Siesta Gardens often surprises — it delivers suburban calm with urban convenience, sitting just minutes from the commercial corridor along Churchland Boulevard. Portsmouth as a city has been drawing renewed attention for its affordability relative to Virginia Beach and Norfolk, and neighborhoods like Siesta Gardens are a big part of why. You're inside the city limits with easy access to I-664, which opens up the entire Hampton Roads region in every direction.

What's nearby

Daily errands practically run themselves from Dogwood Drive. Food Lion is 0.3 miles away, with ALDI and Harris Teeter both within half a mile — so you've got budget-friendly and premium grocery options covered without a real drive. For coffee, JoJack's Espresso Bar & Cafe is just down the street at 0.3 miles, and a Starbucks is reachable at 0.6 miles. Hungry? Harvey's Hot Dogs, Billy D's Seafood & Chicken, and Philly Breakfast Spot are all within 0.3 miles. Fitness is equally accessible — Planet Fitness, Full Potential Fitness and Wellness, and the Portsmouth YMCA are all within a mile. And Churchland Little League Baseball Fields are essentially at your front door.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NSA Northwest Annex is a seven-minute drive from 3229 Dogwood Drive, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is nine minutes out — both without touching a highway. For military families weighing BAH and commute time together, this address checks both boxes cleanly. A VA loan can make the path to ownership here straightforward, and the neighborhood's stability means you're not gambling on an up-and-coming area.

For families upgrading

Three bedrooms, two full baths, and 1,610 square feet give a growing family real room to spread out — and Churchland Little League Baseball Fields are literally steps from the front door. The Siesta Gardens neighborhood has the kind of settled, tree-shaded character that makes weekend mornings feel genuinely relaxed. Three grocery stores within half a mile means the weekly routine stays manageable no matter how busy life gets.

More buyer questions

How far is 3229 Dogwood Drive from NSA Northwest Annex?

NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 7 minutes from 3229 Dogwood Drive by car. The route is straightforward and doesn't require highway access.

How far is 3229 Dogwood Drive from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about 9 minutes away by car. It's one of the closer residential options to the medical center in the Portsmouth area.

What is the flood zone status for 3229 Dogwood Drive?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. We recommend reviewing that data and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.

Is there an HOA in Siesta Gardens?

Siesta Gardens is generally not governed by a mandatory HOA, though you should verify the current status for this specific parcel with your agent or through the city of Portsmouth.

What grocery stores are near 3229 Dogwood Drive?

Food Lion is 0.3 miles away, and both ALDI and Harris Teeter are within 0.5 miles — giving you three solid options for everyday shopping without much of a drive.

Want to see 3229 Dogwood Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Siesta Gardens well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough at your convenience.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1959

Price / sqft

$140

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,993/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10631828

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,610
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Vinyl, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Other

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
SIESTA GARDENS
Zoning
GR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
AT CLOSING

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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

Churchland

Churchland is an established residential neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, known for its tree-lined streets and collection of well-maintained homes spanning multiple decades.

$330K

Median sale · 12 mo

$207

Sold $/sq ft

25d

Days on market

5

For sale now

$66K

HH income

46%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

$1,571/mo

Principal & interest

$1,173

Property tax

$333

Home insurance

$66

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

70% of $321,990

City assessment record · taxes $3,993/yr

Land share of assessed value

34% — $111,000

Improvements $210,990 · assessor record ✓

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

$252,000 – $402,000

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.

3312 Dogwood DR · 0.2 mi · 1,567 sqft$329,900 sold 2026-07
3432 Carter RD · 0.1 mi · 1,680 sqft$380,000 sold 2026-06
3528 Carter RD · 0.1 mi · 1,873 sqft$402,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$226,000

Price / Sq Ft

$140

Annual Taxes

$3,993

Monthly Tax

$333

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.77%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 4, 2026$226,000—
SoldApr 27, 2026$226,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

30% below assessment

Total Assessed

$321,990

Land

$111,000

Improvement

$210,990

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 3229 Dogwood Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Churchland Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Churchland Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Churchland (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 3229 Dogwood 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.
Is there a gym near 3229 Dogwood Dr?+
Yes — Planet Fitness is about 0.5 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 3229 Dogwood Dr?+
Churchland Little League Baseball Fields is about 0 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 3229 Dogwood Dr?+
Food Lion is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Harvey's Hot Dogs (0.3 mi).
Does 3229 Dogwood Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 3229 Dogwood Dr built?+
It was built in 1959, 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

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Listing courtesy of Julian Rivera · Iron Valley Real Est Norfolk · REIN MLS #10631828

Call or text (757) 777-7577

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3229 Dogwood Dr, Portsmouth, Virginia 23703 · MLS #10631828 · 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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