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521 Hamilton AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23707 - Main photo
$225,000
$189 / sqft · est. $1,422/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,188sqft
98days on market

521 Hamilton Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

SoldResidential · built 1950 · PORT NORFOLK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home that blends timeless character with everyday comfort. Inside, you'll find beautiful original hardwood floors in great condition and a humongous dining room that offers incredible flexibility—perfect for hosting gatherings, or easily reimagined as a home office, creative studio, or second living space. A quaint front family room creates a cozy spot to relax, read, or enjoy quiet evenings at home. Natural light fills the home, enhancing its warm and inviting feel. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard—ideal for relaxing, gardening, or bird watching from the deck. Parking is effortless with an oversized driveway, detached garage, and additional street parking. With generous indoor spaces and peaceful outdoor living, this home offers comfort, versatility, and classic charm in one inviting package.

Listing courtesy of Lori Gomoke · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10615934

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1950

Price / sqft

$189

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,264/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10615934

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,188
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Cottage, Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link,Full

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2010
Subdivision
PORT NORFOLK
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Oversized Gar, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · 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

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

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$1,422/mo

Principal & interest

$1,167

Property tax

$189

Home insurance

$66

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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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

$250,000 – $325,000

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.

266 Hansen AVE · 2.2 mi · 1,240 sqft$293,000 sold 2026-06
173 Noble ST · 2.1 mi · 1,300 sqft$325,000 sold 2026-06
126 Appomattox AVE · 2.7 mi · 1,128 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$225,000

Price / Sq Ft

$189

Annual Taxes

$2,264

Monthly Tax

$189

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.01%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedFeb 12, 2026$225,000—
SoldMay 21, 2026$225,000—

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 521 Hamilton Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Waterview Elementary (GreatSchools 2/10), Churchland Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Churchland (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 521 Hamilton 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 521 Hamilton Ave?+
Yes — DCo is about 0.5 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 521 Hamilton Ave?+
Detroit Park is about 0.1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 521 Hamilton Ave?+
Noura Inc Mt. Vernon Supermarket is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.3 mi).
Does 521 Hamilton Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 521 Hamilton Ave built?+
It was built in 1950, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Lori Gomoke · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10615934

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521 Hamilton Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23707 · MLS #10615934 · 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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