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3904 Forresthills DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703 - Main photo
$375,000
$222 / sqft · est. $2,376/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,692sqft
22days on market

3904 Forresthills Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23703

SoldResidential · built 1985 · MERRIFIELDS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Move-in ready and updated! Fall in love with this well-maintained brick ranch located in the quiet Merrifields neighborhood. This gem offers something for everyone. At nearly 1,700 square feet, it has four nice-sized bedrooms – including a large finished room over the garage – and two gorgeously updated full bathrooms. It already boasts a chef's delight of a kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. The adjacent dining area opens directly onto the massive deck, where summer parties focused around the practically new pool will create memories for guests of all ages. A blue-tooth controlled speaker system and outside lighting keeps the fun going day and night. There's also plenty of room for outdoor games and pets or even a garden on this quarter-acre lot. Recent major upgrades include new windows (2020) along with wrapped trim and gutters (2024). Just turn the key and move right in!

Listing courtesy of Jerry Trickie · KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake · REIN MLS #10631414

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

3904 Forresthills Drive is a four-bedroom, two-bath home on a generous quarter-acre lot in Portsmouth's Merrifields neighborhood, built in 1985 and offering 1,692 square feet of single-family living just five minutes from NSA Northwest Annex.

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Why this home stands out

What sets this address apart is the combination of lot size and location. At 0.23 acres, the yard gives you real breathing room — space for a garden, a fire pit, weekend cookouts, or just room to spread out in a way that tighter suburban lots simply don't allow. Add in the five-minute drive to NSA Northwest Annex and ten minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and the practical case for this address writes itself.

MERRIFIELDS and the Portsmouth real estate market

Merrifields sits in the Churchland corridor of Portsmouth — one of the city's quieter, more established residential pockets where the streets are lined with mature trees and the neighbors tend to stick around. It's the kind of subdivision where you learn people's names. Homes here were largely built through the 1980s, giving the area a settled, cohesive feel without the cookie-cutter sameness of newer developments. If you've been exploring real estate portsmouth has to offer and keep gravitating toward places with a little more character and a little less chaos, Merrifields tends to rise to the top of the list. Portsmouth itself is a city that rewards people who look past the surface — it's genuinely affordable, centrally located within Hampton Roads, and positioned well for anyone who needs quick access to multiple military installations. The Churchland area in particular has a neighborhood-within-a-city quality that residents consistently cite as one of its best features.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from Forresthills Drive. Food Lion is under a mile away for grocery runs, and Dollar General is right there for quick stops. China Li Chinese Cuisine and Game Face are both within half a mile when you'd rather not cook. JoJack's Espresso Bar & Cafe is just a mile out for a proper coffee morning. Planet Fitness is under a mile for workouts, and Ebony Heights Park and Churchland Park are both within 0.6 miles if you prefer your exercise outdoors. Families with kids will appreciate the Churchland Little League Baseball Fields less than a mile away.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Five minutes to NSA Northwest Annex and ten to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — that's a commute that makes a real difference on early-report mornings and long duty days. BAH in the Portsmouth area aligns well with this price tier, and VA loan eligibility makes ownership here genuinely accessible for active-duty and veteran households who want a full four bedrooms and a real yard close to the installation.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms and a 0.23-acre lot give a growing family room to actually grow — not just fit. There's space for a dedicated home office or homework room, a yard big enough for a swing set or a garden, and a neighborhood calm enough that kids can actually use it. Merrifields has that settled, established quality that families upgrading from a smaller place or a tighter lot tend to find immediately appealing.

More buyer questions

How far is 3904 Forresthills Drive from NSA Northwest Annex?

NSA Northwest Annex is approximately five minutes from 3904 Forresthills Drive, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the Portsmouth area.

How far is 3904 Forresthills Drive from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly a ten-minute drive from Forresthills Drive, a straightforward commute along well-traveled local roads.

What is the Merrifields neighborhood like in Portsmouth?

Merrifields is a quiet, established residential subdivision in Portsmouth's Churchland corridor, characterized by mature landscaping, 1980s-era single-family homes, and a stable, long-term resident base.

Is 3904 Forresthills Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this property is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA map data specific to this address.

Does the property at 3904 Forresthills Drive have an HOA?

Merrifields does not carry a mandatory HOA, which means no association fees or deed-restriction oversight for owners at this address.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Portsmouth well — reach out to get their honest take on 3904 Forresthills Drive and what it could mean for your next move.

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

1985

Price / sqft

$222

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,844/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10631414

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,692
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Fin. Rm Over Gar, PBR with Bath, Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Security Sys

Construction & exterior

Style
Contemp, Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
Above Ground Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric, Heat Pump, Programmable Thermostat
Cooling
Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2300
Subdivision
MERRIFIELDS
Zoning
GR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Pet on Premises

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 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

4

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

$2,376/mo

Principal & interest

$1,946

Property tax

$320

Home insurance

$109

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

121% of $310,030

City assessment record · taxes $3,844/yr

Land share of assessed value

23% — $72,000

Improvements $238,030 · 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

$226,000 – $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.

4101 Forresthills DR · 0.3 mi · 1,800 sqft$370,000 sold 2026-04
3904 Shannon RD · 0.8 mi · 1,624 sqft$255,000 sold 2026-07
4820 Manor AVE · 1 mi · 1,728 sqft$345,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$375,000

Price / Sq Ft

$222

Annual Taxes

$3,844

Monthly Tax

$320

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.03%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 28, 2026$375,000—
Price increasedJun 19, 2026$375,000+$10,000
SoldJun 16, 2026$375,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

21% above assessment

Total Assessed

$310,030

Land

$72,000

Improvement

$238,030

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 3904 Forresthills Dr 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.
Is 3904 Forresthills 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 3904 Forresthills Dr?+
Yes — Planet Fitness is about 0.9 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 3904 Forresthills Dr?+
Ebony Heights Park is about 0.6 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 3904 Forresthills Dr?+
Dollar General is about 0.8 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.4 mi).
Does 3904 Forresthills Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 3904 Forresthills Dr built?+
It was built in 1985, 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 Jerry Trickie · KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake · REIN MLS #10631414

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3904 Forresthills Dr, Portsmouth, Virginia 23703 · MLS #10631414 · 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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