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

Portsmouth combines historic naval heritage with affordable, character-rich neighborhoods. Olde Towne Portsmouth offers tree-lined streets of restored 18th- and 19th-century homes with sweeping Elizabeth River views — one of the largest collections of pre-Revolutionary architecture in the country. Churchland, Cradock, and West Park View provide established family neighborhoods at price points well below comparable Norfolk or Virginia Beach properties. The city is home to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, one of the Navy's oldest and largest, ensuring consistent demand from civilian shipyard workers and active-duty Navy personnel.

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