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Portsmouth › SIMONSDALE › 515 Jewell Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10631843 · record updated Jul 17, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$249,900
$274 / sqft · est. $1,577/mo →
3beds
1baths
912sqft
77days on market

515 Jewell Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701

ActiveResidential · built 1946 · SIMONSDALE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Come view this charming ranch home in the desirable Simonsdale neighborhood of Portsmouth! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features an eat-in kitchen, sunroom overlooking a large fenced backyard, and laminate/LVP flooring throughout. The real gem is the detached 2-car garage already equipped with plumbing and electrical — offering exciting potential as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) for rental income, multigenerational living, or a private home office, buyer to verify ADU feasibility with City of Portsmouth zoning and local authorities. Plus a generous storage shed for even more versatility. Sitting on a quarter-acre lot, you're just minutes from Portsmouth City Park & Golf Course, Chesapeake Square Shopping, interstates, military bases, and shipyards. Don't miss this incredible opportunity — whether you're a first-time buyer or savvy investor!

Listing courtesy of Connie Bowe · Fathom Realty · REIN MLS #10631843

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

515 Jewell Avenue is a compact 1946 single-family home in Portsmouth, Virginia, offering three bedrooms and one bath across 912 square feet. Two major military installations — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard — are each under ten minutes away, making this address genuinely convenient for service members.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 515 Jewell Avenue apart is its dual-base proximity in a city that doesn't always get the credit it deserves. You're eight minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and nine from Norfolk Naval Shipyard — two of the region's largest employers — without paying the premium that waterfront-adjacent zip codes typically command. The 1946 construction gives the home a solid, established character that newer cookie-cutter builds simply can't replicate.

SIMONSDALE and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' original port cities, and the area around Jewell Avenue reflects that deep-rooted, working-class character. Streets here are lined with mid-century homes built for the families of shipyard workers and naval personnel — a legacy that still shapes the neighborhood today. Blocks are walkable, lots are manageable, and neighbors tend to know each other. The broader city of Portsmouth sits along the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, directly across from downtown Norfolk, connected by the Downtown Tunnel and the Midtown Tunnel. That geography means you're genuinely central to the region — Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk are all within a reasonable drive. Portsmouth also has a quietly growing arts and dining scene anchored by the Olde Towne Historic District, one of the largest collections of 18th- and 19th-century architecture on the East Coast. For a home at 515 Jewell Avenue Portsmouth Virginia 23701, you're getting city access without city-center noise.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are straightforward from Jewell Avenue. A Food Lion and a Dollar General cover grocery and household basics within a short drive. For coffee, a Dunkin' is close by on Frederick Boulevard. Churchland area along Portsmouth Boulevard opens up more dining and retail options in under ten minutes. Prentis Park and the broader network of Portsmouth city parks offer outdoor space nearby. The Portsmouth Naval Medical Center complex itself anchors the immediate area, meaning pharmacies, urgent care, and support services are unusually close for a residential street.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

If you're stationed at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth or Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Jewell Avenue puts you at eight and nine minutes from the gate, respectively. That kind of commute makes a real difference across a two- or three-year tour. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the neighborhood's established character means you're buying into a community with roots — not a transient complex.

For first-time buyers

At 912 square feet on a single-family lot, 515 Jewell Avenue is a manageable first home — enough space to live comfortably without the overhead of a larger property. The 1946 build means real plaster walls and solid bones rather than the lightweight construction common in newer entry-level homes. For someone ready to stop paying someone else's mortgage and start building equity, this address is worth a serious look.

More buyer questions

How far is 515 Jewell Avenue from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately eight minutes away by car under normal traffic conditions. That makes Jewell Avenue one of the closer residential streets to the base in the 23701 zip code.

How far is 515 Jewell Avenue from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about nine minutes from the property. Both major installations are accessible without using a tunnel, which is a genuine daily-commute advantage in Hampton Roads.

Is 515 Jewell Avenue in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.

What is the property type and size at 515 Jewell Avenue?

It's a single-family residential home built in 1946, with three bedrooms, one bathroom, and 912 square feet of living space.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase 515 Jewell Avenue?

Yes — VA loans can be used on single-family residential properties like this one, and Portsmouth has no shortage of lenders experienced with VA financing given the city's large military population.

Want to walk through 515 Jewell Avenue or talk through what ownership here could look like for your situation? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out anytime.

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

1946

Price / sqft

$274

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,486/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10631843

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
912
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Vinyl
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Porch, Sun Room, Workshop
Appliances
Elec Range, Refrigerator

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow, Farmhouse
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2500
Subdivision
SIMONSDALE
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 2 Car, Multi Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

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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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

$1,577/mo

Principal & interest

$1,297

Property tax

$207

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

Asking vs. assessment

124% of $202,270

City assessment record · taxes $2,486/yr

Land share of assessed value

37% — $75,000

Improvements $127,270 · 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

$98,000 – $250,000

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.

1613 Darren CIR · 1.6 mi · 946 sqft$98,000 sold 2026-03
1509 Darren CIR · 1.6 mi · 946 sqft$130,000 sold 2026-04
507 Henderson ST · 1.8 mi · 924 sqft$239,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$249,900

Price / Sq Ft

$274

Annual Taxes

$2,486

Monthly Tax

$207

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.99%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 1, 2026$249,900—
Price reducedJun 17, 2026$249,900−$9,900
Currently listed—$249,900—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

24% above assessment

Total Assessed

$202,270

Land

$75,000

Improvement

$127,270

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.

Market tempo

77 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 515 Jewell Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Simonsdale Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), William E. Waters Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 515 Jewell Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Is there a gym near 515 Jewell Ave?+
Yes — TIGER Academy of Martial Arts is about 0.7 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 515 Jewell Ave?+
Portsmouth City Park is about 0.5 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 515 Jewell Ave?+
Food Lion is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is Heaven's Kitchen (0.4 mi).
Does 515 Jewell Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 515 Jewell Ave built?+
It was built in 1946, 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 Connie Bowe · Fathom Realty · REIN MLS #10631843

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515 Jewell Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10631843 · 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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