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$225,000
$146 / sqft · est. $1,459/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,538sqft
125days on market

632 Hamilton Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Under ContractResidential · built 1911 · PORT NORFOLK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Beautiful newly remodeled Colonial; premium luxury vinyl plank flooring; granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Custom paint and upgrades throughout!

Listing courtesy of Fred Culbreath · Avalon Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10623135

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 632 Hamilton Avenue — a 1911-built, 3-bedroom home on a generous 0.23-acre lot in Portsmouth's historic Port Norfolk neighborhood. With 1,538 square feet, two full baths, and a walkable, character-rich street just minutes from two military installations, this address has a lot going for it.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 632 Hamilton Avenue apart is the combination of genuine early-20th-century architecture and a lot size that's hard to find this close to the water and the city. Built in 1911, the home carries the kind of proportions and craftsmanship that newer construction simply doesn't replicate — wide lots, real setbacks, and a street presence that feels rooted. Add two full baths and three bedrooms across 1,538 square feet, and the floor plan is as livable as the history is compelling.

PORT NORFOLK and the Portsmouth real estate market

Port Norfolk is one of Portsmouth's most distinctive and tightly knit historic districts — a peninsula neighborhood bounded by the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River on two sides, giving it a genuine waterfront character without the waterfront price tag on every block. The streets here follow a classic early-1900s grid, lined with mature trees and homes that span Craftsman bungalows, Colonial Revivals, and foursquares — many of them original to the neighborhood's founding era. Buyers searching avon by the sea homes for sale often discover Port Norfolk as a compelling alternative: similarly historic, similarly charming, and with a community identity all its own. Portsmouth as a city brings the full package — a revitalized waterfront, a working downtown, and some of the most affordable historic housing stock in the Hampton Roads region. Port Norfolk itself has an active civic league and a neighborhood pride that's palpable the moment you walk the blocks. At 632 Hamilton Avenue, you're squarely in the heart of it.

What's nearby

Daily life is genuinely easy from Hamilton Avenue. Franklin Circle Park is just a tenth of a mile away — a quick walk for a morning stretch or an afternoon with kids. Detroit Park and Fountain Park are both within 0.3 miles, giving the neighborhood a real green presence. For groceries, Noura Inc Mt. Vernon Supermarket, Port Norfolk Supermarket, and Fast 5 Grocery & Deli are all within half a mile. Twisted Pig Ale & Smokehouse and Della Ray's Cafe are both under a third of a mile for casual dining. Coffee is covered by Corner Cafe and 7 Brew Coffee within a mile, and DCo gym sits just 0.5 miles away for your workout routine.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is four minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is five — it's rare to find a historic, full-sized home this close to two installations at once. For active-duty families, that commute math matters. A VA loan can make a property like this especially accessible, and BAH rates in this zip code tend to align well with homes in this size range.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've been searching for a home with real bones — one that was built when craftsmanship was the standard, not the upgrade — 632 Hamilton Avenue is worth a serious look. A 1911 construction date in a preserved historic neighborhood means original-era proportions, a walkable grid, and neighbors who chose this street for the same reasons you're considering it.

More buyer questions

How far is 632 Hamilton Avenue from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately 4 minutes by car from 632 Hamilton Avenue, making it one of the closest off-base residential options available in the area.

How far is 632 Hamilton Avenue from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is about 5 minutes away by car — a genuinely short commute that's hard to beat from a residential neighborhood with this much character and lot size.

What is the Port Norfolk neighborhood like in Portsmouth?

Port Norfolk is a historic peninsula neighborhood in Portsmouth with a tight-knit community, tree-lined streets, early-1900s architecture, and water on two sides — it has a small-town feel within a full-service city.

Is 632 Hamilton Avenue in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check that section for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.

Does 632 Hamilton Avenue have a garage or off-street parking?

The property sits on a 0.23-acre lot, which is generous for the neighborhood and typically accommodates off-street parking — confirm specific garage or driveway details with the listing documentation.

Want to know more about 632 Hamilton Avenue or Port Norfolk? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this neighborhood well — reach out and let's talk through it.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1911

Price / sqft

$146

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,709/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10623135

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,538
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Total rooms
8
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2300
Subdivision
PORT NORFOLK
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street, Street
Possession
BANK
Disclosures
Lis Pendens

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 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

$1,459/mo

Principal & interest

$1,167

Property tax

$226

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

103% of $218,450

City assessment record · taxes $2,709/yr

Land share of assessed value

24% — $53,030

Improvements $165,420 · 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

$150,000 – $360,000

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.

274 Paradise DR · 2.5 mi · 1,544 sqft$248,000 sold 2026-06
22 Fairview CIR · 2.7 mi · 1,552 sqft$150,000 sold 2026-02
422 Forecastle ST · 2.8 mi · 1,520 sqft$360,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$225,000

Price / Sq Ft

$146

Annual Taxes

$2,709

Monthly Tax

$226

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.20%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMar 4, 2026$225,000—
Currently listed—$225,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

Asking near assessment

Total Assessed

$218,450

Land

$53,030

Improvement

$165,420

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 632 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), IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 632 Hamilton 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.
Is there a gym near 632 Hamilton Ave?+
Yes — DCo is about 0.5 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 632 Hamilton Ave?+
Franklin Circle Park is about 0.1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 632 Hamilton Ave?+
Noura Inc Mt. Vernon Supermarket is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.2 mi).
Does 632 Hamilton Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 632 Hamilton Ave built?+
It was built in 1911, 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 Fred Culbreath · Avalon Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10623135

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632 Hamilton Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23707 · MLS #10623135 · 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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