9 days on market
$265,000
802 Hancock Ave
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
MLS# 10632978 · CAVALIER MANOR · Portsmouth VA
Updated May 13, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$1,659/mo
Edit below
Price / sq ft
$244
1,086 sq ft
Days on market
9
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
1940
86 yrs old
Beds
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
1,086
Garage
No
About this home
Move-in ready. Home shows pride of ownership. Spacious rooms with nice size closets. Seller selling home as-is; seller to make no repairs. Can close quickly. Roof 2 years old, water heater 4 years old. Electric wiring updated 2 years ago. Windows 5 years old. HVAC 15 years old and has been serviced for 15 years.
Listed by Glenda Battle · BHHS RW Towne Realty
VaHome Team property overview
802 Hancock Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Portsmouth's Cavalier Manor neighborhood, built in 1940 with 1,086 square feet of character-filled living space. Two major military installations are each about eight minutes away, and everyday conveniences are right around the corner.
Read full property overview ↓Show less ↑
Why this home stands out
What sets 802 Hancock Avenue apart is its combination of mid-century bones and a location that genuinely delivers on convenience. Cavalier Manor is one of Portsmouth's established residential pockets — quiet streets, mature trees, and neighbors who tend to stay. At just over 1,000 square feet, the floor plan is efficient without feeling cramped, and two full baths make the morning routine a lot smoother for a household of three.
CAVALIER MANOR and the Portsmouth real estate market
Cavalier Manor sits in the southern reaches of Portsmouth, Virginia — a city with deep naval heritage, a revitalized waterfront downtown, and some of the most affordable single-family housing stock in the entire Hampton Roads region. The neighborhood itself has a settled, residential feel: modest lots, tree-lined streets, and a genuine sense of community that newer subdivisions rarely replicate. If you've been searching for sale flagstone-era homes with real character in a walkable urban setting, Cavalier Manor checks that box. Portsmouth is a city of contrasts in the best way — historic architecture downtown, active military presence at Norfolk Naval Shipyard just to the north, and everyday commercial corridors that keep life practical. Cavalier Manor occupies a sweet spot: close enough to everything without sitting on a busy arterial. It's the kind of neighborhood where people know their neighbors, front porches get used, and the commute to base is measured in single-digit minutes.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy from 802 Hancock Avenue. Royal Farms is just 0.3 miles out for quick grocery runs, and Victory Exxon is under a mile if you need a second option. When it's time to eat, you're spoiled for choice right at your doorstep — Sistas Soul Cafe, Big Backs Eatery, and Eddys Express Restaurant are all within 0.2 miles, making weeknight dinners a walk away. Coffee before work? Crossings Cafe and Starbucks are both within half a mile, with a 7-Eleven at 0.4 miles for those early mornings. Crunch Fitness in Portsmouth is under a mile for your workouts, and Woodland Park at 0.8 miles gives you green space for weekend walks or an afternoon outside.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are each about eight minutes from 802 Hancock Avenue — that's a commute that rarely shows up in Hampton Roads at this price point. Whether you're using a VA loan to make the purchase work or calculating BAH against your housing options, the location math here is hard to argue with. Short drives to two major installations mean less time in traffic and more time at home.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 802 Hancock Avenue offers a manageable footprint — 1,086 square feet, three bedrooms, two full baths — without the maintenance overhead of a much larger house. Cavalier Manor is an established neighborhood with real roots, so you're not buying into uncertainty. The walkable access to restaurants, grocery options, and green space means you can settle in quickly and actually enjoy where you live.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 802 Hancock Avenue from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately eight minutes from 802 Hancock Avenue by car. That's one of the shorter base commutes you'll find in the Portsmouth market.
How far is 802 Hancock Avenue from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is also about eight minutes away, making this address a practical choice for personnel assigned to either installation.
What is the Cavalier Manor neighborhood like?
Cavalier Manor is an established residential neighborhood in southern Portsmouth with mature trees, modest single-family lots, and a community feel that's harder to find in newer developments. It's quiet but well-connected to everyday amenities.
Is 802 Hancock Avenue in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 802 Hancock Avenue is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. We recommend reviewing that data and consulting FEMA's flood map service for the most current designation.
Does 802 Hancock Avenue have an HOA?
Cavalier Manor is not a planned HOA community, so 802 Hancock Avenue does not carry mandatory HOA fees or restrictions tied to a homeowners association.
Want to walk through 802 Hancock Avenue or talk through the neighborhood? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out and let's set something up.
Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.
Location & Neighborhood
Location & Street View
802 Hancock AVE, Portsmouth
Map and Street View imagery © Google. Imagery may not be current.
Map data ©Google. Click and drag inside the map to explore the surrounding area.
Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
1,086
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Vinyl, Wood
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$265,000
Price / Sq Ft
$244
Annual Taxes
$2,476
Monthly Tax
$206
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.93%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | May 4, 2026 | $265,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $265,000 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched May 14, 2026.
Total Assessed
$199,680
Land
$61,880
Improvement
$137,800
Parcel ID: 05500580
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:
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.
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
Drive times to nearest basesDrive 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.
Estimate your monthly payment
$1,659/moPrincipal & interest
$1,375
Property tax
$206
Home insurance
$77
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.
Listed by BHHS RW Towne Realty · MLS# 10632978
Data provided by REIN MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
$265,000
802 Hancock AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
Request InfoQuick Facts
Schedule a tour
In-person or videoClick a day to pick a time