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PortsmouthARMISTEAD FOREST3705 Bamboo Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10598846 · record updated Apr 17, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
3705 Bamboo RD, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703 - Main photo
$296,000
$243 / sqft · est. $1,851/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
1,216sqft
191days on market

3705 Bamboo Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703

SoldResidential · built 1965 · ARMISTEAD FOREST

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1 car garage brick ranch on a corner lot with fenced back yard! This beauty offers hardwood and tile floors that flow throughout to a spacious kitchen with granite countertops. Conveniently located near Harbourview shopping, dining and entertainment with quick access to the highway.

Listing courtesy of Samara Jones · Water Street Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10598846

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1965

Price / sqft

$243

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,745/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10598846

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,216
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, PBR with Bath
Interior features
Pull Down Attic Stairs
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air,Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2600
Approx. acres
0.26
Subdivision
ARMISTEAD FOREST
Zoning
GR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
AT CLOSING

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

Flood & environment

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone D

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.

$312K

Median sale · 12 mo

$205

Sold $/sq ft

17d

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 & 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

$1,851/mo

Principal & interest

$1,536

Property tax

$229

Home insurance

$86

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

Asking vs. assessment

128% of $230,940

City assessment record · taxes $2,745/yr

Land share of assessed value

40% — $91,800

Improvements $139,140 · 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

$175,000$293,400

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.

3800 Augustine CIR · 0.5 mi · 1,200 sqft$263,500 sold 2026-07
3847 Peachtree LN · 0.5 mi · 1,232 sqft$200,000 sold 2026-02
3904 Old Farm RD · 0.4 mi · 1,384 sqft$175,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$296,000

Price / Sq Ft

$243

Annual Taxes

$2,745

Monthly Tax

$229

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.93%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 30, 2025$296,000
SoldApr 17, 2026$296,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

28% above assessment

Total Assessed

$230,940

Land

$91,800

Improvement

$139,140

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 3705 Bamboo Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Churchland Academy Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Churchland Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Churchland (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Does 3705 Bamboo Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 3705 Bamboo Rd built?+
It was built in 1965, 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 Samara Jones · Water Street Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10598846

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3705 Bamboo Rd, Portsmouth, Virginia 23703 · MLS #10598846 · 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.