✓ Source: REIN MLS #10610672 · record updated Jan 22, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold

$244,900Last list price

3beds

2baths

1,030sqft

$238per sqft

Off the market since Jan 22, 2026

9 Shelby St, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Off MarketResidential · built 1942 · DOUGLAS PARK · MLS #10610672

Price per sqft$238compare with nearby sales Schools

I.C. NorcomHigh3

CradockMiddle1.5

Douglass ParkElementary1.6

VaHome School Score HOANoneno HOA fee on the MLS record Price while listed…checking price history Taxes$1,915/yrfrom the public record Condo feeNAnot a condo

Listing statusThis home is off the market

9 Shelby St was listed for sale on Mar 7, 2026. The last list price was $244,900. The MLS record was last updated on Jan 22, 2026. It is not listed for sale in the REIN MLS.

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OverviewAbout this home

This charming and affordable 3-bedroom ranch sits on a spacious quarter-acre lot in a peaceful, established neighborhood. The home offers an easy, comfortable layout and thoughtful updates throughout. The large, open yard for entertaining, adding a shed, or creating your own outdoor retreat. Located with direct access to the shipyard, downtown Portsmouth's shopping and dining, and major interstates. Centrally positioned in Hampton Roads, you're within nine miles of three military bases and minutes from everyday conveniences—a solid, well-kept home in a truly convenient location. Move in ready!

Listing courtesy of Scott Hendrickson · Serhant · REIN MLS #10610672

Facts & features

TypeResidential

Year built1942

Price / sqft$238

HOANone

Taxes$1,915/yr

CountyPortsmouth VA

MLS #10610672

Interior

Bedrooms: 3
Full baths: 2
Approx. sqft: 1,030
Stories: 1
Flooring: Laminate/LVP, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath: Yes
Total rooms: 9
Other rooms: 1st Floor BR
Appliances: Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Security Sys
Accessibility: Handheld Showerhead, Pocket Doors

Construction & exterior

Style: Ranch
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Crawl
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Brick,Vinyl
Pool: No Pool
Fencing: Back Fenced,Chain Link,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Heating: Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Water heater: Gas
Water: City/County
Sewer: City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision: DOUGLAS PARK
Zoning: URH
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: No
Parking: 3 Space, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession: SETTLEMENT
Disclosures: Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record

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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

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

HighI.C. Norcom High School

3/10

MiddleCradock Middle School

1.5/10

ElementaryDouglass Park Elementary School

1.6/10

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.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NNSY

Navy

9min·4mi

NMCP

Navy

11min·4.4mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

11min·5.3mi

USCG Finance Ctr

Coast Guard

21min·14mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

28min·21.3mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

Unmapped (likely Zone X)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

11.9 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

No FEMA flood-hazard mapping at this exact point — typically means outside any Special Flood Hazard Area.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — 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.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhoodBrighton

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.

$270KMedian sale · 12 mo

$170Sold $/sq ft

30dDays on market

16For sale now

$46KHH income

55.2%Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Value & historyComparables

Price context: similar nearby homes$135,000 – $265,000The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for the last list price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

701 Gust LN · 1.5 mi · 1,000 sqft$265,000 sold 2026-08

1941 Redgate DR · 1.7 mi · 1,056 sqft$239,900 sold 2026-09

310 Bunche BLVD · 1.8 mi · 1,007 sqft$219,600 sold 2026-03

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$244,900

Price / Sq Ft

$238

Annual Taxes

$1,915

Monthly Tax

$160

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.78%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Mar 7, 2026	$244,900	—
Off market	—	$244,900	Last list price

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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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CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

Home	Price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	$ / sqft
9 Shelby Stthis home, last list price	$244,900	3	2	1,030	$238
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Questions about this home

Is 9 Shelby St in a good school zone?

The assigned zones on the listing record are Douglass Park Elementary (VaHome School Score 1.6/10), Cradock Middle (VaHome School Score 1.5/10), IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is there a gym near 9 Shelby St?

Yes — Sports Performance House is about 0.8 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.

Are there parks near 9 Shelby St?

Maplewood Park is about 0.1 miles away.

Where is the nearest grocery store to 9 Shelby St?

Dollar General is about 0.7 miles away. The closest dining on record is Peter Seafood (0.4 mi).

Does 9 Shelby St have an HOA?

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

When was 9 Shelby St 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.

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