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$299,000
$187 / sqft · est. $1,900/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
1,600sqft
33days on market

854 Potomac Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

ActiveResidential · built 1921 · PORT NORFOLK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome home to this beautifully updated corner-lot home! Renovated just a few years ago, this home features an open-concept design, stainless steel appliances, and a tankless water heater. Recent upgrades also include a fully fenced backyard with two double-gated entrances at the front and rear of the property. The detached two-car garage is fully wired and perfect for projects, a workshop, or additional storage. Don't wait—make this home your next home!

Listing courtesy of Kameron Scott · Iron Valley Real Estate Prestige · REIN MLS #10639557

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

854 Potomac Avenue is a 1921-built, three-bedroom home in Portsmouth, Virginia — just four minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. At 1,600 square feet, it offers classic early-20th-century character with a layout that works hard for everyday living.

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Why this home stands out

Homes built in the 1920s carry a craftsmanship you simply don't find in newer construction — thicker walls, distinct architectural details, and a sense of permanence that modern builds rarely match. At 854 Potomac Avenue, that century-old character comes paired with one of the tightest commutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth you'll find anywhere in the city, making it a genuinely rare combination of charm and convenience.

PORT NORFOLK and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' most historically layered cities, and the area surrounding Potomac Avenue reflects that depth. The streets here are lined with early-20th-century homes that give the neighborhood a cohesive, established feel — the kind of block where houses have stories. Olde Towne Portsmouth, one of the largest urban historic districts on the East Coast, is just a short drive away, offering waterfront parks, independent restaurants, and a genuine sense of place that newer developments simply can't replicate. Downtown Portsmouth sits along the Elizabeth River, connected to Norfolk by the Passenger Ferry — a genuinely enjoyable commute option. The broader Portsmouth community is tight-knit and proud of its naval heritage, and that identity shapes everything from local events to the rhythm of daily life. For anyone looking for a home with roots in a city that has real character, 854 Potomac Avenue in Portsmouth, Virginia puts you squarely in the middle of it.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from Potomac Avenue. Grocery options, pharmacies, and everyday retail are all within a short drive, keeping errands quick and painless. Stottesberry Park and other green spaces are close by for morning walks or weekend afternoons outside. The Olde Towne waterfront area gives you access to local dining and the Elizabeth River Trail, a multi-use path that stretches for miles along the water. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is four minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is five — two of the region's key installations within a single commute window.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and five to USCG Base Portsmouth — it's hard to overstate how much that proximity simplifies military life. Whether you're weighing a VA loan or just trying to minimize commute stress during a demanding duty schedule, 854 Potomac Avenue puts you closer to both installations than almost any other address at this price point in the city.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've been scrolling past subdivision homes that all look the same, 854 Potomac Avenue is a different conversation entirely. Built in 1921, this home carries the architectural DNA of a century ago — proportions, details, and materials that modern construction has largely abandoned. Owning a piece of Portsmouth's early-20th-century residential fabric means living somewhere that genuinely has a story.

More buyer questions

How far is 854 Potomac Avenue from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately four minutes away by car, making this one of the closest residential addresses to the base in the city. That proximity is a meaningful advantage for active-duty personnel and medical staff alike.

How far is 854 Potomac Avenue from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is about five minutes away, putting two major installations within a single short commute window from this address.

What is the architectural style of the home at 854 Potomac Avenue?

The home was built in 1921 and reflects the residential architecture common to early-20th-century Portsmouth — a period known for solid construction, distinct detailing, and layouts built around practical family living.

Is 854 Potomac Avenue 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.

What can you do near Potomac Avenue in Portsmouth?

The Olde Towne Portsmouth waterfront, the Elizabeth River Trail, local dining, and everyday retail are all within a short drive, giving you a strong mix of outdoor access, neighborhood character, and practical convenience.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth inside and out. Reach out to get a straight-talking walkthrough of what 854 Potomac Avenue could mean for you.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1921

Price / sqft

$187

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,136/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10639557

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,600
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
Attic, Porch, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1700
Subdivision
PORT NORFOLK
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 2 Car, Multi Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLE
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 B

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

15

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

$1,900/mo

Principal & interest

$1,551

Property tax

$261

Home insurance

$87

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

118% of $252,940

City assessment record · taxes $3,136/yr

Land share of assessed value

27% — $69,290

Improvements $183,650 · 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

$235,000 – $310,000

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.

1 VICKERS CT · 2.5 mi · 1,622 sqft$310,000 sold 2026-04
71 Aylwin RD · 2.8 mi · 1,574 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-06
607 Henderson ST · 2.6 mi · 1,507 sqft$305,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$299,000

Price / Sq Ft

$187

Annual Taxes

$3,136

Monthly Tax

$261

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.05%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 12, 2026$299,000—
Price reducedJul 15, 2026$299,000−$8,000
Currently listed—$299,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

18% above assessment

Total Assessed

$252,940

Land

$69,290

Improvement

$183,650

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

33 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 854 Potomac Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Waterview Elementary (GreatSchools 2/10), Churchland Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 854 Potomac 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 854 Potomac Ave?+
Yes — DCo is about 0.6 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 854 Potomac Ave?+
Maryview Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 854 Potomac Ave?+
Fast 5 grocery & Deli is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is A & A Seafood Market (0.2 mi).
Does 854 Potomac Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 854 Potomac Ave built?+
It was built in 1921, 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

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Kameron Scott · Iron Valley Real Estate Prestige · REIN MLS #10639557

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854 Potomac Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23707 · MLS #10639557 · 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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