Portsmouth › SWEET HAVEN › 5208 W Norfolk Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10653486 · record updated Sep 14, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold

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$275,000

$265 / sqft · est. $1,705/mo →

3beds

1baths

1,038sqft

0days on market

5208 W Norfolk Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703

New ListingResidential · built 1951 · SWEET HAVEN

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1951

Price / sqft

$265

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,376/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10653486

Interior

Bedrooms: 3
Full baths: 1
Approx. sqft: 1,038
Stories: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath: Yes
Total rooms: 7
Other rooms: Attic
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style: Ranch
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Crawl
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Vinyl
Pool: No Pool
Fencing: Back Fenced,Privacy,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Heating: Forced Hot Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water heater: Electric
Water: City/County
Sewer: City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size: 0.2300
Subdivision: SWEET HAVEN
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: No
Parking: 3 Space, Driveway Spc
Possession: SETTLEMENT
Disclosures: Disclosure Statement, Related to Seller

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

About this home

Charming Churchland Ranch with major updates already completed! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home offers comfortable living with a spacious fully fenced yard, newly painted deck and storage shed. The outdoor space provides room to relax, entertain, garden, or enjoy your own private retreat. Recent improvements within the past five years includes the roof, HVAC system, vinyl siding, and plumbing beneath the house, providing added value and peace of mind. Inside you'll find a practical layout ready for its next owner to make it their own. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, military installations, and major roadways, this home offers easy access to everyday amenities. Whether you are searching for a first home, looking to simplify, or considering an investment property, 5208 W Norfolk Road is worth the look. Schedule your showing today!

Listing courtesy of Lisa McCreight · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10653486

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

A compact 1951 three-bedroom home at 5208 W Norfolk Rd in Portsmouth, Virginia 23703 — minutes from NSA Northwest Annex and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, with groceries, parks, and everyday conveniences all within a mile.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 5208 W Norfolk Rd apart is its location at the crossroads of convenience and community. You're six minutes from NSA Northwest Annex and nine from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, yet surrounded by walkable green space and a full lineup of grocery options within a mile. For a 1,038-square-foot home built in 1951, it punches well above its size in terms of daily-life accessibility.

SWEET HAVEN and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' most underrated cities — a place where older neighborhoods carry genuine character and commutes to the region's major bases stay short. The Churchland area, where 5208 W Norfolk Rd sits, blends residential calm with practical convenience. Tree-lined streets, modest lots, and neighbors who tend to stay a while give this part of Portsmouth a settled, community-oriented feel. If you're comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth, the Churchland corridor stands out for its proximity to both military installations and everyday retail without the congestion you'd find closer to downtown. Portsmouth wraps around the western branch of the Elizabeth River, and while this address isn't waterfront, it benefits from the city's compact geography — most of what you need is a short drive or less.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely easy from 5208 W Norfolk Rd. Food Lion is 0.8 miles away, Harris Teeter and ALDI are each about a mile out — three solid grocery options within a single zip code. When you want a quick bite, China Li Chinese Cuisine and Game Face are both under 0.6 miles. JoJack's Espresso Bar & Cafe is under a mile for a proper sit-down coffee. Planet Fitness is 0.9 miles for your workout. Families and kids have Churchland Little League Baseball Fields at 0.7 miles, plus Ebony Heights Park and Churchland Park both within 0.8 miles.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Six minutes to NSA Northwest Annex and nine to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — 5208 W Norfolk Rd is one of the tighter commute windows you'll find among Portsmouth homes for sale near those two installations. A VA loan can make a straightforward path to ownership here, and the neighborhood's stability means you're not buying into constant turnover.

For first-time buyers

Three bedrooms, one bath, and 1,038 square feet on a manageable lot — 5208 W Norfolk Rd is the kind of entry point that makes sense. Homes for sale in 23703 at this size and vintage tend to attract buyers who want a real neighborhood over a new-construction complex, and this block delivers exactly that without overcomplicating the decision.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

ElementaryChurchland Elementary School
4.9/10
MiddleChurchland Middle School
2.7/10
HighChurchland High School
5.9/10

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515529

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Explore this neighborhood

Churchland

Churchland is an established residential neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, known for its tree-lined streets and collection of well-maintained homes spanning multiple decades.

$330K

Median sale · 12 mo

$207

Sold $/sq ft

21d

Days on market

For sale now

$66K

HH income

46%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Neighborhood

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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

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The numbers

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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

$1,705/mo

Down payment20% · $55,000

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$1,427

Property tax

$198

Home insurance

$80

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$155,000 – $279,000

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.

215 Tareyton LN · 2.6 mi · 1,080 sqft$245,000 sold 2026-09

4408 South ST · 2.8 mi · 1,035 sqft$242,000 sold 2026-07

4721 Bart ST · 2.8 mi · 1,026 sqft$155,000 sold 2026-05

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$275,000

Price / Sq Ft

$265

Annual Taxes

$2,376

Monthly Tax

$198

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.86%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Sep 14, 2026	$275,000	—
Currently listed	—	$275,000	—

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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

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Market tempo

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Questions buyers ask

Is 5208 W Norfolk Rd in a good school zone?+

The assigned zones on the listing record are Churchland Elementary (VaHome School Score 5/10), Churchland Middle (VaHome School Score 2.7/10), Churchland (VaHome School Score 5.9/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is 5208 W Norfolk Rd 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.

Does 5208 W Norfolk Rd have an HOA?+

No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

When was 5208 W Norfolk Rd built?+

It was built in 1951, per the listing record.

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5208 W Norfolk Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703

Facts & features

About this home

Our read on this home

Why this home stands out

SWEET HAVEN and the Portsmouth real estate market

What's nearby

For different buyers

For military families relocating

For first-time buyers

More buyer questions

Homes like this one sell fast — see the next one first

Schools

Flood & environment

Flood Risk

Churchland

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Military Commute

Run the real carrying cost

Estimate your monthly payment

Judge value on real ground

Sale & Tax History

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Comparable Properties

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Questions buyers ask

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