521 Beacon Rd

About this home

This cozy 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-family ranch in the heart of Portsmouth offers a wonderful opportunity to create a home that truly reflects your vision. With 864 sq ft of living space, the manageable footprint makes updates approachable while still providing comfortable living areas. The home needs some TLC, making it ideal for buyers eager to customize, renovate, or invest in a property with room to grow. Nestled…

Listed by Jonathan Melvin · Benham Real Estate LLC

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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.

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