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552 Lanier CRES, PORTSMOUTH VA 23707 - Main photo
2beds
2baths
1,130sqft
76days on market

552 Lanier Cres, Portsmouth, VA 23707

SoldResidential · built 1986 · RIVER PARK

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1986

Price / sqft

$195

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,081/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10639893

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,130
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
2
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Breakfast Area, Loft, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Contemp, Townhouse
Subtype
Attached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0500
Subdivision
RIVER PARK
Zoning
URH
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
2 Space, Assigned/Reserved
Possession
NEGO
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

FULLY REMODELED TOWNHOME - appliance package conveys - spacious layout with first floor primary bedroom - fenced backyard with rear deck

Listing courtesy of Jeannette McCallum · Partners In Real Estate · REIN MLS #10639893

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

Meet 552 Lanier Crescent — a two-bedroom, two-bath home in Portsmouth, Virginia, built in 1986 and sitting just five minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. At 1,130 square feet, it offers a manageable footprint in a city where daily convenience is genuinely within reach.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 552 Lanier Crescent apart is its unbeatable proximity to two major installations — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth — combined with a walkable pocket of Portsmouth that keeps groceries, parks, and a pasta bar all under a mile away. For a two-bedroom, two-bath property, the dual full baths are a practical upgrade that many comparable homes in this size range simply don't offer.

RIVER PARK and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' most underrated cities — a working waterfront community with genuine character, a compact grid of older neighborhoods, and a downtown that has been quietly gaining energy for years. The 23707 zip code sits on the western side of the city, where streets feel residential and unhurried. Neighbors tend to know each other here, and the blocks around Lanier Crescent carry that same lived-in steadiness. Portsmouth homes for sale in this corridor appeal to buyers who want proximity to Norfolk and the naval complex without paying Norfolk prices. The city sits along the Elizabeth River, and its historic Olde Towne district is just a short drive east, offering waterfront dining, galleries, and the Portside festival grounds. For anyone weighing homes for sale in Portsmouth, the combination of location, lifestyle, and access to two Coast Guard and Navy installations makes this zip code worth a serious look.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Mockingbird Pasta Bar is just 0.4 miles away — close enough to walk on a weeknight. Detroit Park is a half-mile out, and both Bruce Johnson Memorial Park and Franklin Circle Park are under a mile. Groceries are covered by Noura Inc Mt. Vernon Supermarket and Port Norfolk Supermarket, each about 0.8 miles out. ZandyLu Brew & Bakery handles your morning coffee run at the same distance. Fitness options are unusually dense for the area — DCo is 0.3 miles away, with Grind Time Performance & Fitness Training and Completion Fitness both within 0.7 miles.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Five minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and six minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — the commute math here is hard to beat. A VA loan can make this two-bed, two-bath home even more accessible, and the dual full baths mean two people on different shift schedules aren't sharing a single sink. Families comparing homes for sale in 23707 will find this location genuinely rare at this size.

For first-time buyers

Two bedrooms, two full baths, and 1,130 square feet is a smart starting point — enough room to live comfortably without the overhead of a larger property. Walkable parks, a neighborhood pasta bar, and a coffee shop under a mile away make the lifestyle feel bigger than the footprint. Buyers exploring homes for sale zoned for Churchland High School and homes for sale zoned for Waterview Elementary School will find 552 Lanier Crescent worth adding to the shortlist.

More buyer questions

How far is 552 Lanier Crescent from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

The drive is approximately five minutes, making it one of the closest residential streets to the medical center in the area. USCG Base Portsmouth is only a minute farther at roughly six minutes out.

Is 552 Lanier Crescent in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA designation. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.

What grocery stores are closest to 552 Lanier Crescent?

Noura Inc Mt. Vernon Supermarket and Port Norfolk Supermarket are both about 0.8 miles away, and a Dollar General is within a mile for quick household needs.

Does 552 Lanier Crescent have an HOA?

HOA status should be confirmed with current listing documents, but no HOA has been identified for this address based on available property data.

Where are the nearest parks to 552 Lanier Crescent?

Detroit Park is the closest at 0.5 miles, with Bruce Johnson Memorial Park and Franklin Circle Park both reachable within 0.8 miles — a solid lineup for a neighborhood this size.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth inside and out. Reach out to get a full picture of what 552 Lanier Crescent looks like for your situation — no pressure, just answers.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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 AE · base flood elevation 9 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 A

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

Explore this neighborhood

Brighton

Brighton is a neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia. It has tree-lined streets and a mix of home styles. They reflect the area's deep local roots.

$283K

Median sale · 12 mo

$178

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

21

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

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

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

$1,379/mo

Principal & interest

$1,141

Property tax

$173

Home insurance

$64

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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

131% of $167,840

City assessment record · taxes $2,081/yr

Land share of assessed value

22% — $37,500

Improvements $130,340 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$155,000 – $324,000

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.

110 Maupin AVE · 2.5 mi · 1,095 sqft$291,000 sold 2026-08
126 Appomattox AVE · 2.7 mi · 1,128 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-06
4 May ST · 2.5 mi · 1,064 sqft$155,000 sold 2026-03

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$219,900

Price / Sq Ft

$195

Annual Taxes

$2,081

Monthly Tax

$173

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.95%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 25, 2026$219,900—
Price increasedSep 9, 2026$219,900+$5,000
SoldSep 7, 2026$219,900—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

31% above assessment

Total Assessed

$167,840

Land

$37,500

Improvement

$130,340

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

Is 552 Lanier Cres in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Waterview Elementary (VaHome School Score 1.4/10), 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 552 Lanier Cres in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 9 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 552 Lanier Cres?+
Yes — DCo is about 0 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 552 Lanier Cres?+
Detroit Park is about 0.5 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 552 Lanier Cres?+
Dollar General is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is Mockingbird Pasta Bar (0.1 mi).
Does 552 Lanier Cres have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 552 Lanier Cres built?+
It was built in 1986, per the listing record.

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

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552 Lanier Cres, Portsmouth, Virginia 23707 · MLS #10639893 · 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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