Portsmouth › WESTHAVEN › 3311 Nelson St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10641721 · record updated Jul 10, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold

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$259,900

$167 / sqft · est. $1,702/mo →

3beds

2baths

1,560sqft

2days on market

3311 Nelson St, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Name: 3311 Nelson ST, Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
Brand: CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty
Price: 259900 USD
Availability: InStock

Under ContractResidential · built 1941 · WESTHAVEN

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Charming & Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath home awaits your arrival. Come see for yourself the gorgeous granite throughout the home, LVP flooring throughout the 1st floor, bedrooms have carpet. Large kitchen & great room. 1st floor has bedroom with full bath attached 2 bedrooms located on the 2nd floor with full bath. Good size backyard with shed. This is a must see!!

Listing courtesy of Katrina Ellis · CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty · REIN MLS #10641721

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Our read on this home

At a glance

A 1941-built, three-bedroom home in Portsmouth, Virginia, sitting just five minutes from both Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard. At 1,560 square feet across two full baths, this mid-century property puts two of Hampton Roads' largest military employers practically at your doorstep.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 3311 Nelson Street apart is its rare dual-base proximity — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are each a five-minute drive away, making this one of the most commute-friendly addresses in all of Portsmouth for active-duty personnel and DoD civilians alike. The 1941 construction era brings solid bones and architectural character that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate, all on a city lot with no HOA overhead.

WESTHAVEN and the Portsmouth real estate market

Nelson Street sits in Portsmouth, Virginia — one of the original seven cities of Hampton Roads and a community with deep roots in American naval history. The surrounding streets reflect the city's mid-century residential fabric: tree-lined blocks, brick and frame homes built for working families, and a neighborhood rhythm that feels genuinely lived-in. Portsmouth rewards people who appreciate authenticity over polish. Downtown Portsmouth is just a short drive away, where the Olde Towne Historic District offers waterfront dining, independent shops, and a ferry connection to downtown Norfolk. The Elizabeth River runs through the city's identity as much as its geography, and daily life here keeps you close to the water without the premium price tag of beachfront zip codes. For anyone planting roots in the Hampton Roads region, Portsmouth offers a central location with easy access to the entire metro — bridges, tunnels, and interstates fan out in every direction from here.

What's nearby

Daily errands and downtime are both well-covered from 3311 Nelson Street. Grocery options, pharmacies, and quick-service dining are within a short drive along the main commercial corridors. Olde Towne Portsmouth, with its waterfront park and local restaurants, is just minutes away. The Elizabeth River Trail gives walkers and cyclists a scenic route along the water. Portsmouth City Park offers open green space close by. And the Midtown Tunnel and I-264 put you within easy reach of Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach whenever you need to venture beyond city limits.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Five minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and five minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard — 3311 Nelson Street is about as well-positioned as a Hampton Roads address gets for military households. Whether you're a medical corps officer, a shipyard worker, or a family juggling two DoD schedules, the commute math here works in your favor. A VA loan can make ownership at this address even more straightforward.

For buyers drawn to character

Built in 1941, this home carries the kind of structural character that takes decades to earn — proportioned rooms, solid construction, and a streetscape that tells a real story. If you're drawn to homes with history rather than homes that look like every other house on the block, Nelson Street delivers that authenticity in a city that has been shaping American naval history since the colonial era.

Schools

ElementaryWesthaven Elementary School
1/10
MiddleWm. E. Waters Middle School
6/10
HighManor High School
2/10

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1941

Price / sqft

$167

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,327/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10641721

Interior

Bedrooms: 3
Full baths: 2
Approx. sqft: 1,560
Stories: 2
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath: Yes
Total rooms: 7
Other rooms: 1st Floor BR, Attic, PBR with Bath, Porch
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment: Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style: Cape Cod
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Crawl
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Vinyl
Pool: No Pool
Fencing: Back Fenced,Front Fenced,Picket
Waterfront: Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size: 0.1300
Subdivision: WESTHAVEN
Zoning: UR
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: No
Parking: Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession: SETTLEMENT
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

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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

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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Neighborhood

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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

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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

$1,702/mo

Down payment20% · $51,980

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$1,349

Property tax

$277

Home insurance

$76

PMI

None

HOA

None

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Value & history

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$195,000 – $345,000

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.

603 Stratford ST · 2.2 mi · 1,500 sqft$305,000 sold 2026-02

205 Bunche BLVD · 2.2 mi · 1,500 sqft$315,000 sold 2026-03

169 Allard RD · 2.1 mi · 1,440 sqft$276,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$259,900

Price / Sq Ft

$167

Annual Taxes

$3,327

Monthly Tax

$277

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.28%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Jul 8, 2026	$259,900	—
Currently listed	—	$259,900	—

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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

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 3311 Nelson St 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 3311 Nelson 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.

Is there a gym near 3311 Nelson St?+

Yes — Sports Performance House is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.

Are there parks near 3311 Nelson St?+

Seaboard Square is about 0.4 miles away.

Where is the nearest grocery store to 3311 Nelson St?+

Walmart Online Grocery Pickup is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.3 mi).

Does 3311 Nelson St have an HOA?+

No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

When was 3311 Nelson St built?+

It was built in 1941, 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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3311 Nelson St, Portsmouth, VA 23707

The listing, in the seller's words

Our read on this home

Why this home stands out

WESTHAVEN and the Portsmouth real estate market

What's nearby

For different buyers

For military families relocating

For buyers drawn to character

More buyer questions

Schools

The record, sourced

Flood & environment

Flood Risk

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Brighton

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Military Commute

Run the real carrying cost

Estimate your monthly payment

Judge value on real ground

Sale & Tax History

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Comparable Properties

Real questions, answered from the record

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