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PortsmouthSHEA FARMS81 Bolling Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10616940 · record updated Feb 7, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$180,000
$150 / sqft · est. $1,180/mo →
2beds
1.1baths
1,200sqft
110days on market

81 Bolling Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

ActiveResidential · built 1942 · SHEA FARMS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Charming bungalow in the heart of Shea Farms! This well-maintained home sits on a quiet street just minutes from Portsmouth City Park, shopping, schools, and public transportation. Inside, you'll find updated replacement windows throughout, a spacious laundry room, and a cozy layout for comfortable living. The large fenced backyard features a patio and a deck for entertaining, plus a detached shed with electricity. Two driveways provide ample parking, great for guests, work vehicles, or extra storage. A great opportunity in a convenient location! To Be Sold AS-IS. Cash Only.

Listing courtesy of Robert Cunningham · Realty Source · REIN MLS #10616940

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1942

Price / sqft

$150

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,322/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10616940

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,200
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP, Vinyl, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Dryer, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
SHEA FARMS
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
4 Space, Multi Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Portsmouth homes under $200K.

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk

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Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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 & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

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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

$1,180/mo

Principal & interest

$934

Property tax

$194

Home insurance

$53

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

94% of $190,490

City assessment record · taxes $2,322/yr

Land share of assessed value

32% — $61,050

Improvements $129,440 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$175,000$270,300

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.

3802 Greenwood DR · 1.5 mi · 1,147 sqft$270,300 sold 2026-07
641 McLean ST · 1.8 mi · 1,214 sqft$266,500 sold 2026-03
1407 Ekstine DR · 1.8 mi · 1,225 sqft$175,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$180,000

Price / Sq Ft

$150

Annual Taxes

$2,322

Monthly Tax

$194

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.29%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJan 19, 2026$180,000
Currently listed$180,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

6% below assessment

Total Assessed

$190,490

Land

$61,050

Improvement

$129,440

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

110 days on market — read it in context

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 81 Bolling Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Olive Branch Elementary, William E. Waters Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 81 Bolling Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Is there a gym near 81 Bolling Rd?+
Yes — Crunch Fitness - Portsmouth is about 0.5 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 81 Bolling Rd?+
Portsmouth City Park is about 0.8 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 81 Bolling Rd?+
Dollar General is about 0.8 miles away. The closest dining on record is Papa Johns Pizza (0.4 mi).
Does 81 Bolling Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 81 Bolling Rd built?+
It was built in 1942, 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

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Listing courtesy of Robert Cunningham · Realty Source · REIN MLS #10616940

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81 Bolling Rd, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10616940 · 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.