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4019 Garwood AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701 - Main photo
$249,900
$156 / sqft · est. $1,568/mo →
4beds
1.1baths
1,600sqft
42days on market

4019 Garwood Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Off MarketResidential · built 1959 · PORTSMOUTH ACRES

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

4BR/1.5BA ranch situated on an approx. 0.51-acre lot in an established Portsmouth neighborhood; a rare combination of lot size, functional layout and opportunity at this price point. Property features single-level living, spacious living areas, utility room, sunroom/flex space, and a huge detached two-car garage/workshop with extended driveway parking. Home offers significant value-add potential with many major systems previously updated during prior renovation period, including HVAC, water heater, and roof. Priced to reflect cosmetic and finish work needed. Priced well below comparable properties in the same neighborhood. Quiet residential setting with little thru traffic and convenient access to shopping and interstate connections. Ideal opportunity for buyers seeking space, utility, and equity potential without the drama of the spring real estate market.

Listing courtesy of Corey Hubbard · 1st Class RE Barn Door Homes · REIN MLS #10635288

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

4019 Garwood Avenue is a four-bedroom, mid-century single-family home in Portsmouth, Virginia, offering 1,600 square feet of living space, a half bath in addition to the full bath, and an address that puts two major military installations within an eleven-minute drive.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 1959, this home carries the solid construction hallmarks of its era — think real room dimensions and a layout that actually separates living from sleeping. Four bedrooms in a 1,600-square-foot footprint means everyone gets their own space without wasted square footage. The location is the quiet superpower here: groceries, a quick bite, and green space are all within a third of a mile, and two of Hampton Roads' most significant military employers are a short commute away.

PORTSMOUTH ACRES and the Portsmouth real estate market

Garwood Avenue sits in a residential pocket of Portsmouth where the streets are lined with post-war homes and the pace of life stays genuinely unhurried. Portsmouth itself is one of the original cities of Hampton Roads, carrying centuries of naval and maritime history alongside everyday practicality. The surrounding blocks have the character of a neighborhood that was built to last — sidewalks, mature trees, and homes with real yards rather than postage-stamp lots. Portsmouth homes for sale in this corridor tend to attract buyers who want proximity to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth without paying Norfolk prices. The city's waterfront, historic Olde Towne district, and ferry connection to downtown Norfolk are all accessible from here, giving you the feel of a close-knit city neighborhood with easy reach to the broader Hampton Roads metro.

What's nearby

Daily errands barely require a car from 4019 Garwood Avenue. Food Lion is just 0.3 miles away for full grocery runs, and a 7-Eleven at the same distance covers those quick stops. Subway and China Sun are both within 0.3 miles when you want a fast, no-fuss meal. Greenlawn Memorial Gardens offers a quiet green space at 0.3 miles, and Hodges Manor Park is under a mile away for more active outdoor time. If fitness is part of your routine, Spirit Enhancers All Stars is 0.6 miles from your front door.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are each about eleven minutes from 4019 Garwood Avenue — a commute that makes duty-day schedules genuinely manageable. For service members using a VA loan, Portsmouth offers competitive price points compared to neighboring cities, and four bedrooms means the whole family has room to settle in between deployments.

For first-time buyers

Four bedrooms and over 1,600 square feet is a meaningful amount of house for a first purchase, and the 1959 construction means you're getting a home with real bones rather than builder-grade shortcuts. Groceries, food, and green space within a third of a mile keep daily life simple, and Portsmouth's price point makes this a realistic entry into homeownership in Hampton Roads.

More buyer questions

How far is 4019 Garwood Avenue from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 11 minutes from 4019 Garwood Avenue by car, making it one of the most conveniently located addresses in Portsmouth for Shipyard personnel.

How far is 4019 Garwood Avenue from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is also about 11 minutes away, so service members or staff assigned to either installation have a comparably short commute from this address.

What is the flood risk at 4019 Garwood Avenue?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and any relevant details.

Is there an HOA at 4019 Garwood Avenue?

Based on available information, this property does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though buyers should verify this during the due-diligence period.

What grocery stores and restaurants are close to 4019 Garwood Avenue?

Food Lion is 0.3 miles away for full grocery shopping, and Subway and China Sun are at the same distance for quick meals — meaning most daily needs are within a five-minute walk or a very short drive.

Curious whether 4019 Garwood Avenue fits your next chapter? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth well — reach out and let's talk through what this address could mean for you.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1959

Price / sqft

$156

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,385/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10635288

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,600
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
10
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Sun Room, Workshop
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan
Accessibility
Low Pile Carpet

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Picket

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
PORTSMOUTH ACRES
Zoning
GR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 2 Car, Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Miscellaneous
Fixer Upper
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 C

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

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

16

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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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

$1,568/mo

Principal & interest

$1,297

Property tax

$199

Home insurance

$73

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

98% of $255,360

City assessment record · taxes $2,385/yr

Land share of assessed value

33% — $85,200

Improvements $170,160 · 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

$195,000 – $346,150

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.

1400 Roosevelt Boulevard · 1 mi · 1,593 sqft$255,000 sold 2026-02
1419 Welcome RD · 0.5 mi · 1,760 sqft$346,150 sold 2026-03
1414 Loren CRES · 1.1 mi · 1,593 sqft$195,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$249,900

Price / Sq Ft

$156

Annual Taxes

$2,385

Monthly Tax

$199

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.95%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 18, 2026$249,900—
Currently listed—$249,900—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

Asking near assessment

Total Assessed

$255,360

Land

$85,200

Improvement

$170,160

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 4019 Garwood Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hodges Manor Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), William E. Waters Middle, IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 4019 Garwood Ave 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.
Does 4019 Garwood Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 4019 Garwood Ave 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

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Corey Hubbard · 1st Class RE Barn Door Homes · REIN MLS #10635288

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4019 Garwood Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10635288 · 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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