26 days on market
$365,000
3904 Forresthills Dr
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
MLS# 10631414 · MERRIFIELDS · Portsmouth VA
Updated 4 days ago · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$2,321/mo
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Price / sq ft
$216
1,692 sq ft
Days on market
26
HOA
None
Year built
1985
41 yrs old
Beds
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
1,692
Garage
Yes
Schools
- ElementaryChurchland Academy Elementary4/10
- MiddleChurchland Middle School5/10
- 5/10
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About this home
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 applian…
Listed by Jerry Trickie · KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake
VaHome Team property overview
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.
Frequently asked 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.
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Location & Neighborhood
Location & Street View
3904 Forresthills DR, Portsmouth
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
1,692
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$365,000
Price / Sq Ft
$216
Annual Taxes
$3,844
Monthly Tax
$320
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.05%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Apr 23, 2026 | $365,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $365,000 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: Portsmouth via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched May 11, 2026.
Total Assessed
$310,030
Land
$72,000
Improvement
$238,030
Parcel ID: 08520040 · View on city GIS portal
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About buying in Portsmouth
Portsmouth combines historic naval heritage with affordable, character-rich neighborhoods. Olde Towne Portsmouth offers tree-lined streets of restored 18th- and 19th-century homes with sweeping Elizabeth River views — one of the largest collections of pre-Revolutionary architecture in the country. Churchland, Cradock, and West Park View provide established family neighborhoods at price points well below comparable Norfolk or Virginia Beach properties. The city is home to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, one of the Navy's oldest and largest, ensuring consistent demand from civilian shipyard workers and active-duty Navy personnel.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$2,321/moPrincipal & interest
$1,894
Property tax
$320
Home insurance
$106
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.
Listed by KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake · MLS# 10631414
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$365,000
3904 Forresthills DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
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