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PortsmouthAFTON GREEN429 Forecastle St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10629198 · record updated Jul 16, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
429 Forecastle ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701 - Main photo
$381,000
$200 / sqft · est. $2,469/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
1,903sqft
69days on market

429 Forecastle St, Portsmouth, VA 23701

SoldResidential · built 2022 · AFTON GREEN

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home just feels like home the moment you walk in. The open layout connects the living room, kitchen, and dining area so everyone can be together, whether you're relaxing or spending time with family. There's a bonus room you can make your own—office, playroom, workout area—you name it—plus a half bath for convenience. The primary suite gives you your own space to unwind with a private bath and walk-in closet. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and bases.

Listing courtesy of Kristie Davis · Iron Valley Real Estate HR · REIN MLS #10629198

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

429 Forecastle Street is a 2022-built, four-bedroom home in Portsmouth's Afton Green community — four minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard and minutes from everyday essentials. With 1,903 square feet, 2.5 baths, and a modern layout, it delivers newer construction convenience in an established city.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 2022, this home skips the renovation guesswork that comes with older Portsmouth stock. You get modern systems, current building standards, and a layout designed for how people actually live today — four bedrooms, a half bath on the main level, and 1,903 square feet that feel intentional rather than cobbled together. In a city where most homes carry decades of history, newer construction at this location is genuinely uncommon.

AFTON GREEN and the Portsmouth real estate market

Afton Green sits in the southern tier of Portsmouth, Virginia — a city with deep naval roots, a walkable Olde Towne core, and some of the most accessible military installations in Hampton Roads. The neighborhood itself is a compact residential community where streets are quiet but the rest of the city is never far. Portsmouth carries a working-waterfront identity that feels earned rather than curated, and Afton Green reflects that same no-fuss practicality. Neighbors here tend to be long-term residents and active-duty families who value proximity to the shipyard over flash. The surrounding area has seen steady reinvestment, and the city's broader revitalization efforts — particularly around the waterfront and downtown corridors — have added energy without erasing the character that makes Portsmouth distinct from its higher-profile neighbors across the Elizabeth River.

What's nearby

Daily life runs smoothly from Forecastle Street. A BP is literally 0.1 miles away for quick stops, with a Food Lion just 0.6 miles out for a full grocery run. George Washington Park is a 0.1-mile walk, and both Afton Square and Afton Park are within half a mile for outdoor time. Geraldine's Kitchen and Darla's Seafood are both within two blocks if you want a real meal without driving far. Dunkin' is 0.5 miles away for the morning routine, and Planet Fitness is under a mile when you're ready to work out. The everyday infrastructure is genuinely close.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is four minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is five — it's hard to find newer construction this close to both installations. For active-duty families, that commute math matters enormously across a three-year tour. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the 2022 build year means you're not inheriting deferred maintenance on day one.

For first-time buyers

If you've been weighing older homes that need work against newer builds that feel out of reach, 429 Forecastle Street lands in an interesting middle ground. Built in 2022, it offers modern systems and finishes without the premium of a brand-new development. Four bedrooms gives you room to grow, and the walkable access to parks, groceries, and restaurants makes daily life genuinely easy from the start.

More buyer questions

How far is 429 Forecastle Street from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately four minutes by car from 429 Forecastle Street — one of the shortest commutes to the shipyard you'll find in the area. The proximity makes this address particularly practical for active-duty personnel and civilian employees assigned there.

What neighborhood is 429 Forecastle Street in?

The home is located in Afton Green, a residential community in the southern part of Portsmouth, Virginia. It's a quiet, established neighborhood with quick access to parks, everyday retail, and both major military installations nearby.

How old is the home at 429 Forecastle Street?

The home was built in 2022, making it among the newer residential construction in this part of Portsmouth. That means current building codes, modern mechanical systems, and no deferred maintenance from decades of prior ownership.

Is 429 Forecastle Street in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation 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.

What parks are near 429 Forecastle Street?

George Washington Park is just 0.1 miles from the front door, and both Afton Square and Afton Park are within half a mile — making outdoor time easy to fit into a regular routine without getting in a car.

Want to know more about 429 Forecastle Street or Afton Green? Tom and Dariya Milan are happy to walk you through the details — reach out anytime at vahome.com.

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

2022

Price / sqft

$200

HOA fee

$23/mo

Taxes

$4,293/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10629198

HOA association includes

Ground Maint

$23/mo HOA fee · n/a · per the REIN MLS listing record — confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,903
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Porch, Spare Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Energy Star Appliance(s), Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Gar Door Opener

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
AFTON GREEN
Zoning
UR-MPO
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, 2 Space, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Common Interest Community, Disclosure Statement

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 B

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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Portsmouth real estate

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

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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

$2,469/mo

Principal & interest

$1,977

Property tax

$358

Home insurance

$111

PMI

None

HOA

$23

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

110% of $346,220

City assessment record · taxes $4,293/yr

Land share of assessed value

23% — $78,000

Improvements $268,220 · 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

$181,800$340,000

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.

15 Cotton PL · 0.2 mi · 2,110 sqft$181,800 sold 2026-07
83 Channing AVE · 0.6 mi · 1,721 sqft$307,500 sold 2026-05
1527 Highland AVE · 1 mi · 1,840 sqft$340,000 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$381,000

Price / Sq Ft

$200

Annual Taxes

$4,293

Monthly Tax

$358

HOA fee

$23 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

1.13%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 9, 2026$381,000
Price reducedJul 17, 2026$381,000−$19,000
SoldJul 15, 2026$381,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

10% above assessment

Total Assessed

$346,220

Land

$78,000

Improvement

$268,220

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 429 Forecastle St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Cradock Elementary, Cradock Middle, IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 429 Forecastle 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.
Is there a gym near 429 Forecastle St?+
Yes — Planet Fitness is about 0.7 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 429 Forecastle St?+
George Washington Park is about 0.1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 429 Forecastle St?+
bp is about 0.1 miles away. The closest dining on record is Burger King (0.1 mi).
Does 429 Forecastle St have an HOA?+
Yes — HOA dues are on record for this property (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is n/a. Association amenities on record include: Ground Maint.
When was 429 Forecastle St built?+
It was built in 2022, 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

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Listing courtesy of Kristie Davis · Iron Valley Real Estate HR · REIN MLS #10629198

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429 Forecastle St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10629198 · 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.