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PortsmouthBIDE A WEE618 Mclean St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10627711 · record updated Jul 15, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
618 McLean ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701 - Main photo
$225,000
$237 / sqft · est. $1,409/mo →
3beds
1baths
950sqft
70days on market

618 Mclean St, Portsmouth, VA 23701

SoldResidential · built 1959 · BIDE A WEE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Charming brick rancher offering easy one-level living with modern updates throughout. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features durable LVP flooring throughout, creating a clean and cohesive look. The updated kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and a stylish backsplash. Enjoy relaxing on the covered front porch or entertaining on the spacious back deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard with wood privacy fencing. A great combination of comfort, functionality, and outdoor space—perfect for everyday living! Conveniently located close to Bidawee Golf Course, Rivers Casino and TCC Campus. HVAC is new in 2026!

Listing courtesy of Greg Garrett · Garrett Realty Partners · REIN MLS #10627711

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

618 McLean Street is a compact 1959 single-family home in Portsmouth, Virginia, offering three bedrooms, one bath, and 950 square feet just seven minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard — a practical, no-frills foothold in a city with deep military roots and easy everyday access.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 618 McLean Street apart is its unbeatable proximity to two major installations — Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth are both under ten minutes away — combined with a walkable block where food, fuel, and green space are all within a mile. For a three-bedroom home built in the late 1950s, the footprint is efficient and the location does a lot of the heavy lifting.

BIDE A WEE and the Portsmouth real estate market

618 McLean Street sits in the western reaches of Portsmouth, a city that wears its naval heritage proudly and offers some of the most accessible base commutes in all of Hampton Roads. Portsmouth is a city of distinct, close-knit pockets — waterfront blocks near the Elizabeth River, older post-war subdivisions further inland, and commercial corridors that keep daily errands genuinely convenient. The McLean Street corridor falls into that mid-century residential fabric: modest homes on manageable lots, mature trees lining the streets, and neighbors who tend to stay a while. Portsmouth's cost of living relative to neighboring Norfolk and Virginia Beach makes it an attractive landing spot, and the city's ongoing investment in its downtown and waterfront areas adds long-term appeal. Whether you're commuting to the Shipyard, the Coast Guard base, or one of the many civilian employers along the I-264 corridor, this address puts you close to the action without dropping you in the middle of it.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from McLean Street. Tony's Crab & Seafood and Southside BBQ are both just 0.2 miles away — walkable on a good evening. Prince Fried Chicken is another quick 0.3-mile trip. For coffee, Crossings Cafe is 0.6 miles out and Starbucks Coffee Company is just a bit further at 0.7 miles. Fuel and quick-stop needs are covered by Amoco at 0.3 miles and Royal Farms at 0.6 miles. Woodland Park is a 0.6-mile walk for fresh air, and GreenwoodSniffSpot at 0.8 miles is a solid option if you have a dog in tow.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a seven-minute drive from 618 McLean Street, and USCG Base Portsmouth is only eight minutes out. For military families weighing a VA loan purchase, this address keeps your commute short and your options open — especially useful during back-to-back duty station assignments when predictability matters.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 618 McLean Street offers a manageable entry point — three bedrooms, a defined footprint, and a Portsmouth location that keeps you close to two military installations and a walkable stretch of restaurants and shops. It's a practical first chapter without overextending.

More buyer questions

How far is 618 McLean Street from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately seven minutes by car from 618 McLean Street, making it one of the closest residential options to the Shipyard in the area.

How far is 618 McLean Street from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is about eight minutes away by car — a short, straightforward commute that avoids most of the Hampton Roads bridge-tunnel traffic entirely.

What is the flood zone status for 618 McLean Street?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA designation.

Is there a homeowners association at 618 McLean Street?

Based on available information, 618 McLean Street does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm this during the due diligence process.

What are the closest parks to 618 McLean Street?

Woodland Park is 0.6 miles away and GreenwoodSniffSpot — a popular off-leash dog area — is about 0.8 miles from the front door.

Curious about 618 McLean Street or the Portsmouth market? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything — reach out and let's talk.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1959

Price / sqft

$237

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,110/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10627711

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
950
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1500
Subdivision
BIDE A WEE
Zoning
URH
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

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

Explore this neighborhood

Brighton

Brighton is a residential neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, characterized by tree-lined streets and a mix of housing styles that reflect its established community roots.

$280K

Median sale · 12 mo

$181

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

14

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

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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

$1,409/mo

Principal & interest

$1,167

Property tax

$176

Home insurance

$66

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

132% of $170,140

City assessment record · taxes $2,110/yr

Land share of assessed value

32% — $53,630

Improvements $116,510 · assessor record ✓

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

$175,500$252,500

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.

602 Mclean ST · 0.1 mi · 905 sqft$250,000 sold 2026-07
507 Eisenhower CIR · 0.5 mi · 930 sqft$252,500 sold 2026-03
509 Truman CIR · 0.6 mi · 926 sqft$225,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$225,000

Price / Sq Ft

$237

Annual Taxes

$2,110

Monthly Tax

$176

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.94%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 6, 2026$225,000
Price reducedMay 20, 2026$225,000−$15,000
SoldJul 14, 2026$225,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

32% above assessment

Total Assessed

$170,140

Land

$53,630

Improvement

$116,510

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 618 Mclean St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Victory Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), Cradock Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 618 Mclean St 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.
Are there parks near 618 Mclean St?+
Woodland Park is about 0.6 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 618 Mclean St?+
Amoco is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Tony's Crab & Seafood (0.2 mi).
Does 618 Mclean St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 618 Mclean St built?+
It was built in 1959, per the listing record.

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

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Greg Garrett · Garrett Realty Partners · REIN MLS #10627711

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618 Mclean St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10627711 · 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.