Portsmouth › PORT NORFOLK › 738 Douglas Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10656882 · record updated Oct 7, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold

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$325,000

$113 / sqft · est. $2,081/mo →

5beds

2.1baths

2,866sqft

0days on market

738 Douglas Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

New ListingResidential · built 1920 · PORT NORFOLK

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1920

Price / sqft

$113

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,597/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10656882

Interior

Bedrooms: 5
Full baths: 2
Half baths: 1
Approx. sqft: 2,866
Stories: 2
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Total rooms: 11
Other rooms: Balcony, Spare Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style: Colonial
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Crawl
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Vinyl
Pool: No Pool

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: 0.2300
Subdivision: PORT NORFOLK
Zoning: UR
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: No
Parking: Driveway Spc, Street
Possession: SETTLEMENT
Disclosures: Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Welcome to this spacious 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in Portsmouth offering approximately 2,866 square feet of living space. With 11 rooms throughout, the home provides a versatile layout with plenty of space for living, entertaining, working from home, or additional storage. The spacious backyard offers even more room to enjoy the property outdoors. With generous interior space, multiple bedrooms, and a flexible floor plan, this home offers a variety of possibilities to fit your needs. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, major roadways, and local amenities.

Listing courtesy of Jacob Bronk · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10656882

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

738 Douglas Avenue is a five-bedroom, 1920-built home in Portsmouth, Virginia with 2,866 square feet and 2.1 baths. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about four minutes away. Among Portsmouth homes for sale, this address stands out for its size, age, and walkable surroundings.

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Why this home stands out

A home this size from 1920 carries real architectural weight. The 2,866 square feet spread across five bedrooms gives you room that newer builds at this scale rarely match for character. Two full baths plus a half bath keeps daily routines running smoothly. Franklin Circle Park sits just a tenth of a mile away. Twisted Pig Ale & Smokehouse is two blocks down the street. This block delivers both space and immediate walkability.

PORT NORFOLK and the Portsmouth real estate market

Douglas Avenue sits in a historic pocket of Portsmouth where early-twentieth-century homes line wide residential streets. The housing stock here runs deep — craftsman details, covered porches, and mature trees give the blocks a grounded, lived-in feel. Neighbors are close enough to wave to, and the sidewalks connect you to parks, markets, and restaurants without needing a car. This part of the 23707 zip code anchors some of the most established streets in the city. Portsmouth itself stretches along the Elizabeth River across from Norfolk. The city blends working waterfront history with a revitalized downtown arts scene. USCG Base Portsmouth is five minutes away, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is four. Getting around is straightforward — Interstate 264 and the Downtown Tunnel put the broader Hampton Roads region within easy reach. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth will find that this neighborhood offers a density of walkable amenities that is genuinely rare in the region.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from Douglas Avenue. Fast 5 Grocery & Deli, A & A Seafood Market, and Bean Oriental Grocery are all within four-tenths of a mile. Twisted Pig Ale & Smokehouse is just 0.2 miles away for a casual dinner. Cooper's Restaurant and Lounge is a short walk in the other direction. ZandyLu Brew & Bakery and Corner Cafe both sit within six-tenths of a mile for a morning coffee run. DCo gym is 0.6 miles away, and Zenya Yoga Studio is under a mile. Franklin Circle Park, Florida Park, and Maryview Park form a green triangle within three-tenths of a mile.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly four minutes by car — one of the shortest base commutes you will find anywhere in Hampton Roads. USCG Base Portsmouth adds a five-minute option. VA loan financing is widely used in this zip code, and the home's five bedrooms and 2,866 square feet mean settling in without compromise. Buyers using a VA loan will find the size-to-location ratio here hard to beat.

Room to grow

Five bedrooms and 2,866 square feet give you genuine flexibility — a dedicated home office, a guest room, and still room to spare. The 2.1 baths handle morning routines across multiple bedrooms without a bottleneck. Franklin Circle Park is a tenth of a mile from the front door. Florida Park and Maryview Park add two more green spaces within easy walking distance for afternoon time outside.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

ElementaryChurchland Elementary School
4.9/10
MiddleChurchland Middle School
2.7/10
HighChurchland High School
5.9/10

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 515529

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

10.3 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Explore this neighborhood

Brighton

Brighton is a neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia. It has tree-lined streets and a mix of home styles. They reflect the area's deep local roots.

$275K

Median sale · 12 mo

$171

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

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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Neighborhood

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

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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

$2,081/mo

Down payment20% · $65,000

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$1,686

Property tax

$300

Home insurance

$95

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

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$300,000 – $620,000

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.

924 Potomac AVE · 0.2 mi · 2,398 sqft$350,000 sold 2026-07

401 Riverside DR · 1.1 mi · 2,700 sqft$620,000 sold 2026-06

414 West RD · 0.6 mi · 2,400 sqft$440,000 sold 2026-06

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$325,000

Price / Sq Ft

$113

Annual Taxes

$3,597

Monthly Tax

$300

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.11%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Oct 7, 2026	$325,000	—
Currently listed	—	$325,000	—

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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

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Market tempo

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Questions buyers ask

Is 738 Douglas Ave in a good school zone?+

The assigned zones on the listing record are Churchland Elementary (VaHome School Score 5/10), Churchland Middle (VaHome School Score 2.7/10), Churchland (VaHome School Score 5.9/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is 738 Douglas 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 738 Douglas Ave have an HOA?+

No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

When was 738 Douglas Ave built?+

It was built in 1920, per the listing record.

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738 Douglas Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Facts & features

About this home

Our read on this home

Why this home stands out

PORT NORFOLK and the Portsmouth real estate market

What's nearby

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Room to grow

More buyer questions

Homes like this one sell fast — see the next one first

Schools

Flood & environment

🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)

Brighton

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Military Commute

Run the real carrying cost

Estimate your monthly payment

Judge value on real ground

Sale & Tax History

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Comparable Properties

0 days on market — read it in context

Questions buyers ask

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

See it in person — the record only says so much.

Flood Risk (FEMA)