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59 Linden AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23705 - Main photo
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$240,000
$102 / sqft · est. $1,479/mo →
3beds
1baths
2,353sqft
2days on market

59 Linden Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23705

Under ContractResidential · built 1893 · PARK VIEW

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1893

Price / sqft

$102

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,964/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10648811

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,353
Stories
2
Flooring
Other, Wood
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
Porch

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Metal
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Partial

Utilities & systems

Heating
Other
Cooling
Other
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1500
Subdivision
PARK VIEW
Zoning
HR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Historical District

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

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

Built in 1893, 59 Linden Ave is a spacious 2,353-square-foot, three-bedroom home in Portsmouth, Virginia — sitting less than a mile from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and surrounded by parks, groceries, and everyday conveniences within easy walking distance.

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Why this home stands out

More than 130 years of history live in these walls, and the scale of this home — over 2,300 square feet on a single floor plan built when craftsmanship was the standard — is genuinely hard to find at this size in Portsmouth. Add a one-minute drive to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and you have a combination of historic character and logistical convenience that rarely lines up this cleanly.

PARK VIEW and the Portsmouth real estate market

59 Linden Ave sits in a mature, tree-lined section of Portsmouth, Virginia, where late-19th-century homes share the streetscape with quiet sidewalks and a genuine sense of neighborhood. Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' oldest independent cities, carrying centuries of naval and maritime history in its bones. The broader area around Linden Ave feels lived-in and grounded — not a new subdivision, but a real neighborhood where people know their neighbors and put down roots. Crawford Park and Fort Nelson Park are both a short walk away, giving the street a green, open feel that older urban neighborhoods often lose over time. The Elizabeth River and the Portsmouth waterfront are close enough to shape the character of daily life here, and the city's historic Old Towne district is just minutes away, adding restaurants, galleries, and community events to the mix. For anyone who values authenticity over uniformity, this corner of Portsmouth delivers.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely easy from 59 Linden Ave. Food Lion and Old Towne Market Place are both within half a mile, and Amoco is just 0.4 miles away for quick stops. Halal Shack, Church's Texas Chicken, and Hardee's are all within two-tenths of a mile when you want a fast meal. Starbucks Coffee Company is 0.2 miles away, with Wawa and McDonald's just slightly farther at 0.3 miles. Crawford Park and Fort Nelson Park are both a three-minute walk, and Needle Beach is 0.4 miles out. Riverview Aquatics Center rounds out the options at half a mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

For military families assigned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth or USCG Base Portsmouth, the location of 59 Linden Ave is about as practical as it gets — one minute to NMC Portsmouth, two minutes to USCG Base. A VA loan can make a home this size and this historic genuinely accessible, and the short commute means more time at home and less time in traffic.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've been searching for a home with real bones — original 1893 construction, over 2,300 square feet, and a street that looks like it belongs on a historic walking tour — 59 Linden Ave is the kind of address that stops the scroll. Homes built with this much square footage in this era are rare, and the neighborhood around Linden Ave has the mature trees and architectural consistency to match.

More buyer questions

How far is 59 Linden Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately one minute away by car — roughly 0.4 miles — making 59 Linden Ave one of the closest residential addresses to the base in the city.

How old is the home at 59 Linden Ave?

The home was built in 1893, making it over 130 years old and one of the older residential properties in Portsmouth, Virginia.

What is the square footage of 59 Linden Ave?

59 Linden Ave offers 2,353 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and one full bath — a notably generous footprint for a late-19th-century home.

Is 59 Linden Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 59 Linden Ave is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel.

Are there parks near 59 Linden Ave in Portsmouth?

Yes — Crawford Park and Fort Nelson Park are both within 0.3 miles, and Needle Beach is just 0.4 miles away, giving the immediate area a noticeably green and walkable character.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth's historic neighborhoods well — reach out to get the full picture on 59 Linden Ave and what it takes to make it yours.

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Schools

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Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

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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

$1,479/mo

Principal & interest

$1,245

Property tax

$164

Home insurance

$70

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

Price context — similar nearby homes

$248,000 – $375,000

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.

1213 Centre AVE · 1.9 mi · 2,100 sqft$344,000 sold 2026-05
1222 Wilcox AVE · 2 mi · 2,068 sqft$248,000 sold 2026-06
19 Carver CIR · 2.5 mi · 2,190 sqft$305,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$240,000

Price / Sq Ft

$102

Annual Taxes

$1,964

Monthly Tax

$164

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.82%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 15, 2026$240,000—
Currently listed—$240,000—

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.

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Questions buyers ask

Is 59 Linden Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Park View Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.6/10), Churchland Middle (VaHome School Score 2.7/10), IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 59 Linden Ave 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 59 Linden Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 59 Linden Ave built?+
It was built in 1893, per the listing record.

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