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PortsmouthCASTLE HEIGHTS3821 Cedar Ln✓ Source: REIN MLS #10629578 · record updated Jun 30, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
3821 Cedar LN, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703 - Main photo
$340,000
$276 / sqft · est. $2,083/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,233sqft
45days on market

3821 Cedar Ln, Portsmouth, VA 23703

SoldResidential · built 1961 · CASTLE HEIGHTS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Don't miss this beautiful, completely remodeled home! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this property offers modern upgrades throughout, including new 100% waterproof LVP flooring, new carpet, new stainless steel appliances, new shaker cabinets, and new recessed lighting. Enjoy a brand-new kitchen with granite countertops, along with fully updated bathrooms featuring granite-top vanities. Major improvements include a new water heater, new garage door, and upgraded HVAC system (R-454B). The home has been freshly painted and professionally cleaned, making it truly move-in ready. A great opportunity to own a beautifully updated home, schedule your showing today!

Listing courtesy of Jessenia Aponte · Iron Valley Real Estate HR · REIN MLS #10629578

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 3821 Cedar Lane — a three-bedroom, two-bath home in Portsmouth's Castle Heights neighborhood, built in 1961 with 1,233 square feet of living space. Compact, manageable, and positioned minutes from two major military installations, it's a practical base for Hampton Roads life.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 3821 Cedar Lane apart is its location sweet spot: NSA Northwest Annex is roughly six minutes away, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about nine. That kind of proximity is genuinely rare for a single-family home at this size. The 1961 construction gives the home solid mid-century bones, and the modest footprint means lower utility costs and easier upkeep — practical advantages that compound over time.

CASTLE HEIGHTS and the Portsmouth real estate market

Castle Heights sits in the northwestern corner of Portsmouth, a city that punches well above its weight in terms of history, waterfront character, and military significance. The neighborhood itself has a quiet, established feel — tree-lined streets, mid-century homes, and a community that's been here long enough to develop real roots. It's the kind of place where neighbors know each other and front yards actually get used. Portsmouth connects you to the broader Hampton Roads metro without the congestion of Virginia Beach or the density of Norfolk. You're close to the Elizabeth River, the historic Olde Towne district, and easy bridge-tunnel access to the Peninsula. Cedar Lane specifically sits in a part of Castle Heights that feels genuinely residential — not a cut-through, not a commercial corridor. For anyone using a VA loan to buy in this market, Portsmouth consistently offers strong value relative to neighboring cities, and Castle Heights is one of the more accessible entry points into homeownership here.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from Cedar Lane. Food Lion is 0.8 miles out for your weekly grocery run, and a 7-Eleven just 0.7 miles away covers quick stops. When you want to sit down for a meal, China Li Chinese Cuisine is right at 0.7 miles, and Game Face is the same distance if you're in the mood for something more casual. JoJack's Espresso Bar & Cafe at 0.9 miles is the neighborhood's go-to for a proper coffee. For fitness, Planet Fitness is a flat mile away. Families will appreciate that Churchland Little League Baseball Fields are only 0.6 miles out, and Ebony Heights Park rounds out the green space options at 0.9 miles.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NSA Northwest Annex is six minutes from your front door, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is nine. For active-duty households juggling shift schedules, early musters, and unexpected callouts, that kind of commute buffer genuinely changes daily life. A VA loan can make this three-bedroom home accessible without a large down payment — and Portsmouth's cost of living keeps the overall picture manageable.

For first-time buyers

At 1,233 square feet, 3821 Cedar Lane is sized right for a first home — enough room to live comfortably without taking on more maintenance than makes sense. Castle Heights is an established neighborhood with real character, and Portsmouth offers some of the most accessible entry-level pricing in Hampton Roads. Three bedrooms gives you flexibility: a guest room, a home office, or space to grow.

More buyer questions

How far is 3821 Cedar Lane from NSA Northwest Annex?

NSA Northwest Annex is approximately six minutes by car from 3821 Cedar Lane, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in Portsmouth.

How far is 3821 Cedar Lane from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about nine minutes away, a straightforward commute that works well for medical staff and military personnel assigned there.

What is the Castle Heights neighborhood like in Portsmouth?

Castle Heights is a well-established, mid-century residential neighborhood in northwestern Portsmouth with tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and a community feel that's developed over decades.

Is 3821 Cedar Lane in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.

Does Castle Heights have an HOA?

Castle Heights does not carry a mandatory HOA, which means no association dues or architectural review requirements for homeowners on Cedar Lane.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth's neighborhoods inside and out. Reach out to get a straight-talk walkthrough of 3821 Cedar Lane and what it takes to make it yours.

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

1961

Price / sqft

$276

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,640/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10629578

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,233
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
1st Floor Primary BR, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator
Equipment
Cable Hookup

Construction & exterior

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

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
CASTLE HEIGHTS
Zoning
GR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Related to Seller

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.

$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 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

$2,083/mo

Principal & interest

$1,764

Property tax

$220

Home insurance

$99

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

160% of $212,870

City assessment record · taxes $2,640/yr

Land share of assessed value

25% — $52,650

Improvements $160,220 · 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

$199,000$321,500

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.

3 Brent CRES · 0.4 mi · 1,333 sqft$321,500 sold 2026-05
3183 Reese DR · 1 mi · 1,344 sqft$199,000 sold 2026-04
4003 Reese DR S · 1.1 mi · 1,130 sqft$227,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$340,000

Price / Sq Ft

$276

Annual Taxes

$2,640

Monthly Tax

$220

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.78%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 16, 2026$340,000
Price reducedJun 30, 2026$340,000−$9,900
SoldJun 29, 2026$340,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

60% above assessment

Total Assessed

$212,870

Land

$52,650

Improvement

$160,220

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 3821 Cedar Ln 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 3821 Cedar Ln 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 3821 Cedar Ln?+
Yes — Planet Fitness is about 1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 3821 Cedar Ln?+
Churchland Little League Baseball Fields is about 0.6 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 3821 Cedar Ln?+
Food Lion is about 0.8 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.7 mi).
Does 3821 Cedar Ln have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 3821 Cedar Ln built?+
It was built in 1961, 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 Jessenia Aponte · Iron Valley Real Estate HR · REIN MLS #10629578

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3821 Cedar Ln, Portsmouth, Virginia 23703 · MLS #10629578 · 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.