8 days on market
$495,000
51 Armstrong St
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
MLS# 10637728 · PARK VIEW · Portsmouth VA
Updated Jun 11, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$3,162/mo
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Price / sq ft
$170
2,920 sq ft
Days on market
8
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
2006
20 yrs old
Beds
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Sq Ft
2,920
Garage
Yes
Schools
- ElementaryPark View Elementary School5/10
- MiddleChurchland Middle School5/10
- 2/10
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About this home
Spacious three story home featuring four bedrooms with a potential fifth bedroom. This well-appointed residence offers a functional floor plan with generous living space throughout. Interior features hardwood floor granite countertops. The home also includes two inviting porches providing excellent outdoor living and entertaining space. A detached two car garage offers additional parking and storage. This propert…
Listed by Jackie Pierce · Keffer Realty
VaHome Team property overview
51 Armstrong Street is a 2,920-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home built in 2006 in Portsmouth, Virginia — sitting less than a mile from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and within easy reach of Old Towne's parks, eateries, and everyday essentials.
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Why this home stands out
What makes 51 Armstrong Street stand out is the combination of generous square footage — nearly 3,000 square feet — and an almost unbeatable position relative to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Medical professionals, active-duty families, and anyone who values a short commute will find this address hard to beat. The 2006 construction means you get modern bones without the quirks of an older build, all in a city with genuine historic character.
PARK VIEW and the Portsmouth real estate market
Portsmouth, Virginia carries a personality all its own. Sitting across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk, it blends working-waterfront grit with beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture in the Old Towne district — one of the largest historic districts on the East Coast. The streets around 51 Armstrong Street sit squarely within that character-rich corridor, where brick sidewalks and mature trees frame a walkable, human-scaled environment. Daily life here moves at a comfortable pace. You're close to the waterfront, close to the hospital campus, and close enough to the broader Hampton Roads metro that getting anywhere feels manageable. Portsmouth rewards people who appreciate authenticity over polish — the kind of city that has real neighborhoods, real neighbors, and a sense of place that newer suburbs simply can't manufacture. The city is served by Portsmouth's municipal government and sits in the independent city jurisdiction of Portsmouth, Virginia.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are genuinely easy from 51 Armstrong Street. Food Lion and Old Towne Market Place are both about six-tenths of a mile away for grocery runs. When you want a quick bite, Pie-O-Neer Pizza is just 0.4 miles out, with Panda Express and Halal Shack both within half a mile. Coffee is covered by Green Beans Coffee at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital NEX and a Starbucks nearby. For fitness, NMC Portsmouth Gym and Riverview Aquatics Center are under half a mile. Owens Creek Park is a two-minute walk at 0.2 miles, and Fort Nelson Park and Hospital Point Park round out the green space options close by.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
For active-duty service members and medical staff assigned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, 51 Armstrong Street is about as close as it gets — roughly one minute by car. USCG Base Portsmouth is three minutes in the other direction. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the square footage gives growing families genuine room to spread out without a long commute eating into family time.
For families upgrading
At 2,920 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths, 51 Armstrong Street gives upgrading families the breathing room they've been looking for. The 2006 build means updated systems and layout efficiency, while the location puts parks, grocery stores, and dining within a short walk or drive — the kind of everyday convenience that makes a big house feel even better.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 51 Armstrong Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately one minute by car from 51 Armstrong Street — one of the closest residential addresses to the hospital campus in the city. For medical staff or active-duty personnel assigned there, the commute is about as short as it gets.
How far is 51 Armstrong Street from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly three minutes by car, making 51 Armstrong Street a practical choice for Coast Guard families as well as Navy personnel.
What is the square footage of 51 Armstrong Street?
The home measures 2,920 square feet of living space, spread across three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms in a residential layout built in 2006.
Is 51 Armstrong Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for 51 Armstrong Street is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA map data for this address.
Are there parks near 51 Armstrong Street?
Yes — Owens Creek Park is just 0.2 miles away, making it a genuine walking-distance option. Fort Nelson Park and Hospital Point Park are both within six-tenths of a mile as well.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth inside and out — reach out to get your questions answered and take the next step on 51 Armstrong Street.
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Approx Sq Ft
2,920
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$495,000
Price / Sq Ft
$170
Annual Taxes
$5,390
Monthly Tax
$449
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.09%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jun 3, 2026 | $495,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $495,000 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched Jun 11, 2026.
Total Assessed
$434,690
Land
$83,700
Improvement
$350,990
Parcel ID: 00460290
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About buying in Portsmouth
Homes for sale in Portsmouth, VA combine historic charm with the most affordable entry prices in Hampton Roads. Olde Towne Portsmouth (23704) features cobblestone streets and Federalist-era row houses overlooking the Elizabeth River, with active listings typically ranging $250K-$500K. Western Portsmouth's Churchland neighborhood (23703) offers larger suburban homes, top schools, and direct commutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Park View (23707) and Cradock (23702) provide some of the most affordable single-family inventory in the region, often under $200K. Portsmouth's biggest employers are Norfolk Naval Shipyard (one of the largest ship-repair facilities in the country) and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — Hampton Roads' largest military hospital. Active-duty military and shipyard families make up a significant share of buyers, and VA loan financing is common. Portsmouth Public Schools includes Churchland High, Manor High, and I.C. Norcom High; Churchland is consistently among the city's top-performing high schools. Buyers looking for waterfront views without Virginia Beach prices often find Portsmouth's Olde Towne and Hodges Ferry areas particularly attractive. Browse every active Portsmouth listing below, refreshed every 5 minutes from the REIN MLS.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$3,162/moPrincipal & interest
$2,568
Property tax
$449
Home insurance
$144
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 Keffer Realty · MLS# 10637728
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$495,000
51 Armstrong ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
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