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$249,900
$264 / sqft · est. $1,552/mo →
3beds
1baths
945sqft
5days on market

402 Orton St, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Under ContractResidential · built 1958 · CAVALIER MANOR

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features brand-new stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, fresh interior paint, and new LVP and carpet flooring. Additional upgrades include updated fixtures, a new HVAC system, and a new driveway, offering comfort and peace of mind. The home also features an oversized detached garage for storage, a workshop, or additional parking. Enjoy plenty of outdoor space for entertaining, gardening, or play. Located in the established Cavalier Manor area of Portsmouth, this property offers convenient access to Rivers Casino, major interstates, shopping, and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Move-in ready with so many upgrades - don't miss this opportunity!

Listing courtesy of Valentina Choutris · Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp · REIN MLS #10639132

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

402 Orton Street is a compact, well-located three-bedroom home in Portsmouth, Virginia, built in 1958 and sitting just eight minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. At 945 square feet, it offers an efficient, manageable footprint in a city with deep military roots and everyday conveniences close by.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 402 Orton Street apart is the combination of proximity and simplicity. You're eight minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard and nine minutes from USCG Base Portsmouth, which means short commutes are genuinely built into daily life here. The 1958 construction gives the home solid mid-century bones, and the single-level, three-bedroom layout uses every square foot without wasted space. For buyers who want function over flash, this address delivers.

CAVALIER MANOR and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' most historically layered cities, and 402 Orton Street sits within its working-class, close-knit southern residential fabric. The streets here are lined with mid-century homes that share a similar era and scale, giving the area a cohesive, neighborhood feel that newer subdivisions rarely replicate. Longtime residents and military families have both called this part of Portsmouth home for decades, creating a community that feels grounded and familiar. The city itself offers a compelling mix — the walkable Olde Towne historic district, the Portsmouth waterfront, and easy access to the broader Hampton Roads metro are all within reach. Interstate 264 and Route 58 connect you to Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk without a long drive. For anyone using a VA loan, Portsmouth's price points and military-adjacent location make it one of the more practical corners of the region to explore.

What's nearby

Daily errands are straightforward from Orton Street. A Food Lion on Frederick Boulevard handles grocery runs in under ten minutes, and a Dollar General is even closer for quick stops. Several locally owned diners and fast-casual spots along Frederick and Victory Boulevard keep lunch and dinner options varied. Churchland area pharmacies and urgent care clinics are a short drive west. For outdoor time, Prentis Park and the broader city park system offer green space without a long commute. The Elizabeth River Trail and Portsmouth waterfront are reachable in roughly fifteen minutes for walking, cycling, or waterfront dining.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Eight minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and nine minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — those drive times are hard to beat anywhere in Hampton Roads. For a military family managing deployments, school-year schedules, and PCS timelines, a short commute removes one real variable from an already full plate. The three-bedroom layout handles a small family comfortably, and Portsmouth's familiarity with military life means the community around you already understands your schedule.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 402 Orton Street offers a low-complexity entry point. Three bedrooms, one bath, 945 square feet — it's a home you can understand, maintain, and make your own without being overwhelmed. Portsmouth's established neighborhoods and proximity to major employers and bases mean you're buying into a city with real staying power, not a speculative bet.

More buyer questions

How far is 402 Orton Street from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately eight minutes away by car, making this one of the closer residential options to the base in the Portsmouth area. The short commute is a consistent draw for shipyard personnel and their families.

How far is 402 Orton Street from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is about nine minutes from Orton Street, just slightly farther than Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Both bases are reachable without highway driving, which keeps the commute predictable regardless of traffic.

What is the square footage and layout of this home?

The home offers 945 square feet with three bedrooms and one full bathroom. The 1958 construction reflects a single-level mid-century layout that prioritizes straightforward livability over elaborate floor plan complexity.

Is 402 Orton Street in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing flood insurance implications with your agent before making any decisions.

Are there grocery stores and everyday services close to Orton Street?

Yes — a Food Lion on Frederick Boulevard is within about ten minutes, and several pharmacies, urgent care clinics, and casual dining options are clustered along the Frederick Boulevard and Victory Boulevard corridors nearby.

Curious whether 402 Orton Street fits your timeline and goals? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth well — reach out and let's talk through the details.

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

1958

Price / sqft

$264

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,185/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10639132

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
945
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Floor Furn
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1800
Subdivision
CAVALIER MANOR
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Miscellaneous
Rehabilitated
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Owner Agent

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

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

14

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

$1,552/mo

Principal & interest

$1,297

Property tax

$182

Home insurance

$73

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

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

$133,000 – $252,500

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.

402 Orton ST · 0 mi · 945 sqft$133,000 sold 2026-03
408 Roosevelt BLVD · 0.1 mi · 926 sqft$215,000 sold 2026-03
507 Eisenhower CIR · 0.1 mi · 930 sqft$252,500 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$249,900

Price / Sq Ft

$264

Annual Taxes

$2,185

Monthly Tax

$182

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.87%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 12, 2026$249,900—
Currently listed—$249,900—

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 402 Orton St 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 402 Orton 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.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 402 Orton St?+
Amoco is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is Tony's Crab & Seafood (0.4 mi).
Does 402 Orton St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 402 Orton St built?+
It was built in 1958, 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 Valentina Choutris · Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp · REIN MLS #10639132

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402 Orton St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10639132 · 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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