43 days on market
$314,500
1616 Loren Cres
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
MLS# 10627055 · CAVALIER MANOR · Portsmouth VA
Updated May 5, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$1,990/mo
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Price / sq ft
$221
1,426 sq ft
Days on market
43
HOA
None
Year built
1965
61 yrs old
Beds
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
1,426
Garage
No
About this home
Move-in ready and fully updated, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers convenient single-level living on a spacious corner lot. The bright kitchen features stainless steel appliances, shaker-style cabinets, granite countertops, and a stylish tile backsplash. Major improvements in recent years include HVAC, roof, windows, plumbing, and main sewer line for added efficiency and peace of mind. Energy-saving solar panels en…
Listed by Amber Cuono · Iron Valley Real Est Norfolk
VaHome Team property overview
1616 Loren Crescent is a four-bedroom, two-bath ranch in Portsmouth's Cavalier Manor neighborhood, offering 1,426 square feet of single-level living built in 1965. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is nine minutes away, making this a practical address for military and civilian households alike.
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Why this home stands out
Single-level living is the headline here. With four bedrooms and two full baths spread across a ranch-style footprint, 1616 Loren Crescent works well for households that want everyone on one floor — no stairs to navigate, no split-level compromises. The 1965 construction era brought solid bones and generous room proportions that newer tract homes often trade away for open-concept layouts. Cavalier Manor's established street grid means mature trees and wide lots, not cookie-cutter sameness.
CAVALIER MANOR and the Portsmouth real estate market
Cavalier Manor is one of Portsmouth's most recognizable mid-century neighborhoods — a grid of quiet residential streets where ranch homes and split-levels sit on mature lots that have had sixty-plus years to grow into themselves. The neighborhood has a settled, unhurried feel without being sleepy. Neighbors know each other, sidewalks get used, and the streets are wide enough that kids on bikes don't feel out of place. Portsmouth itself is a city with genuine character: working waterfront, deep military roots, and a historic downtown that rewards exploration. If you've been searching for seaside homes for sale in the Hampton Roads region and want something grounded in an actual community rather than a new-construction pod, Cavalier Manor tends to come up in that conversation. The city sits at the confluence of the Elizabeth River and Portsmouth's industrial and residential history, and Cavalier Manor occupies a comfortable middle ground — far enough from the bustle to feel residential, close enough to everything that daily errands don't become a project.
What's nearby
Day-to-day convenience is well covered from Loren Crescent. A 7-Eleven sits just 0.6 miles away for quick coffee runs and last-minute essentials. When you want something with more personality, Southern Harmony Kitchen is under a mile out and brings a local flavor that chain options can't match. Quickies By Renee, 0.7 miles away, rounds out the close-range dining options with another neighborhood spot worth knowing. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a nine-minute drive, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about ten minutes in the other direction — a genuinely rare dual-base proximity that simplifies life for military households.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Nine minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and ten to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — that dual proximity is hard to beat in this price tier. A VA loan can make a four-bedroom ranch in an established neighborhood like Cavalier Manor a straightforward transaction, and your BAH for the Portsmouth area is worth running the numbers on. Single-level living also means fewer logistics when deployment schedules shift household routines.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms on one floor is a configuration that grows with a family rather than against it. Whether you need a dedicated home office, a guest room that actually gets used, or space for kids at different life stages, 1616 Loren Crescent has the room count to flex. Cavalier Manor's established neighborhood feel — mature lots, low through-traffic, sidewalks — adds the kind of livability that square footage alone doesn't buy.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 1616 Loren Crescent from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately nine minutes by car from 1616 Loren Crescent, making it one of the closer residential addresses to the base in the Portsmouth area.
What neighborhood is 1616 Loren Crescent in?
The property is located in Cavalier Manor, an established mid-century neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, known for its ranch-style homes, mature lots, and quiet residential streets.
Is 1616 Loren Crescent in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1616 Loren Crescent have?
The home has four bedrooms and two full bathrooms across 1,426 square feet of single-level living space.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase a home in Cavalier Manor?
Yes — eligible service members and veterans can use a VA loan to purchase a home in Cavalier Manor, and Portsmouth's location near multiple major installations makes it a common choice for VA-financed buyers.
Want to see 1616 Loren Crescent in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Cavalier Manor well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough on your schedule.
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Location & Neighborhood
Location & Street View
1616 Loren CRES, Portsmouth
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
1,426
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Wood
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$314,500
Price / Sq Ft
$221
Annual Taxes
$3,200
Monthly Tax
$267
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.02%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Mar 28, 2026 | $314,500 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $314,500 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: Portsmouth via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched May 11, 2026.
Total Assessed
$268,100
Land
$61,880
Improvement
$206,220
Parcel ID: 06570130 · View on city GIS portal
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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.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$1,990/moPrincipal & interest
$1,632
Property tax
$267
Home insurance
$92
PMI
None
HOA
None
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Listed by Iron Valley Real Est Norfolk · MLS# 10627055
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$314,500
1616 Loren CRES, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
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