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$260,000
$239 / sqft · est. $1,631/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,086sqft
74days on market

802 Hancock Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701

ActiveResidential · built 1940 · CAVALIER MANOR

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

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.

Listing courtesy of Glenda Battle · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10632978

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 802 Hancock Ave — a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 1940 in Portsmouth's Cavalier Manor neighborhood. At 1,086 square feet, it offers classic mid-century bones, a walkable block, and an eight-minute drive to both Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

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Why this home stands out

Homes from the 1940s carry a solidity and character that newer construction rarely matches — thicker walls, established lots, and a streetscape that feels genuinely rooted. Cavalier Manor has that quality in abundance. Add the rare combination of two major military installations within eight minutes and a handful of local restaurants literally steps away, and 802 Hancock Ave occupies a genuinely hard-to-replicate position in the Portsmouth market.

CAVALIER MANOR and the Portsmouth real estate market

Cavalier Manor sits in the southern reaches of Portsmouth, Virginia — a city with deep naval history, a walkable Olde Towne district, and a waterfront that stretches along the Elizabeth River. The neighborhood itself is a grid of mid-century homes on tree-lined streets, the kind of place where neighbors know each other and front porches still get used. It's residential without feeling remote: everyday errands are a short walk or quick drive, and the broader city is easy to reach via Interstate 264 or the High Street corridor. Portsmouth as a whole punches above its weight for culture and convenience — the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth anchors the healthcare economy, Norfolk Naval Shipyard anchors the defense economy, and the two together make this one of the most consistently active housing corridors in Hampton Roads. For buyers who want a real neighborhood with real history rather than a subdivision built last decade, Cavalier Manor delivers.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 802 Hancock Ave. Sistas Soul Cafe, Big Backs Eatery, and Eddys Express Restaurant are all within two-tenths of a mile — walkable lunch options on a weekday or a low-effort dinner any night of the week. Royal Farms covers quick grocery and fuel needs at just 0.3 miles out, and a Starbucks Coffee Company is half a mile away when you need a proper morning coffee. Crossings Cafe offers a local alternative at the same distance. Crunch Fitness Portsmouth is under a mile for your workout routine, and Woodland Park gives you a green-space option at 0.8 miles.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are each about eight minutes away — an unusually short commute that leaves real time in your day. A VA loan can make a home like this one straightforward to finance with no down payment required, and Cavalier Manor's stable, established neighborhood tends to hold value well across PCS cycles.

For first-time buyers

A 1940s home in an established neighborhood, three bedrooms, two baths, and under 1,100 square feet means lower utility costs and a manageable footprint — a smart starting point. Cavalier Manor's walkability and proximity to two major employment hubs in Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth give you built-in stability, and a VA loan may be an option worth exploring if you have military service.

More buyer questions

How far is 802 Hancock Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately eight minutes by car from 802 Hancock Ave, making it one of the shortest base commutes available anywhere in the Portsmouth housing market.

How far is 802 Hancock Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is also about eight minutes away, so military and civilian healthcare workers at the facility have a genuinely short drive home.

What is the Cavalier Manor neighborhood like?

Cavalier Manor is a mid-century residential neighborhood in southern Portsmouth with a grid street layout, mature trees, and an established community feel — the kind of area where the housing stock has character and the streets have a sense of permanence.

Is 802 Hancock Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is shown in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.

Are there walkable restaurants and shops near 802 Hancock Ave?

Yes — Sistas Soul Cafe, Big Backs Eatery, and Eddys Express Restaurant are all within 0.2 miles, and Royal Farms for quick grocery runs is just 0.3 miles away, making the immediate block genuinely walkable for everyday needs.

Want to see 802 Hancock Ave in person or talk through the numbers? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Cavalier Manor well — reach out and let's set something up.

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

1940

Price / sqft

$239

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,476/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10632978

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,086
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Vinyl, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Pantry, Porch, Utility Closet
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Other
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
CAVALIER MANOR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
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

$1,631/mo

Principal & interest

$1,349

Property tax

$206

Home insurance

$76

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

130% of $199,680

City assessment record · taxes $2,476/yr

Land share of assessed value

31% — $61,880

Improvements $137,800 · 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

$175,000 – $269,000

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.

1303 Stratford ST · 0.2 mi · 1,000 sqft$250,000 sold 2026-05
314 Avondale RD · 0.7 mi · 1,100 sqft$266,000 sold 2026-06
1022 Basie CRST · 0.5 mi · 1,018 sqft$245,000 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$260,000

Price / Sq Ft

$239

Annual Taxes

$2,476

Monthly Tax

$206

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.95%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 5, 2026$260,000—
Price reducedJun 10, 2026$260,000−$5,000
Currently listed—$260,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

30% above assessment

Total Assessed

$199,680

Land

$61,880

Improvement

$137,800

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.

Market tempo

74 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 802 Hancock Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Lakeview Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), William E. Waters Middle, IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 802 Hancock 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 802 Hancock Ave?+
Yes — MARABLE'S FITNESS is about 0.8 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 802 Hancock Ave?+
Woodland Park is about 0.8 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 802 Hancock Ave?+
Royal Farms is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Sistas Soul Cafe (0.2 mi).
Does 802 Hancock Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 802 Hancock Ave built?+
It was built in 1940, per the listing record.

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

The people

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

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Glenda Battle · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10632978

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802 Hancock Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10632978 · 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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