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901 Melvin DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701 - Main photo
$285,000
$154 / sqft · est. $1,820/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
1,854sqft
2days on market

901 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701

SoldResidential · built 1956 · PINE ACRES

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This all brick home features a formal living room, dining room, updated kitchen with breakfast bar, large family room & laundry room. The large privacy fenced backyard showcases a wood deck & detached storage shed. Nestled in the serene neighborhood of Pine Acres, the home is minutes from the interstate, dining & shopping. Many recent upgrades include newer asphalt shingle roof(2021), HVAC system(2025) and hot water heater(2023), Vapor Barrier and encapsulated crawlspace!

Listing courtesy of Michael Gray · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10631641

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1956

Price / sqft

$154

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,101/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10631641

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,854
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Converted Gar, Porch, Spare Room, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Cooling
16+ SEER A/C, Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2400
Subdivision
PINE ACRES
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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Explore this neighborhood

Churchland

Churchland is an established residential neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, known for its tree-lined streets and collection of well-maintained homes spanning multiple decades.

$320K

Median sale · 12 mo

$205

Sold $/sq ft

30d

Days on market

4

For sale now

$66K

HH income

46%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$1,820/mo

Principal & interest

$1,479

Property tax

$258

Home insurance

$83

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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Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$355,000 – $435,000

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.

409 Holloway DR · 1 mi · 1,923 sqft$424,900 sold 2026-02
102 Ben Hogan DR · 1.1 mi · 2,018 sqft$399,900 sold 2026-03
13 Jester CT · 1.6 mi · 1,883 sqft$355,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$285,000

Price / Sq Ft

$154

Annual Taxes

$3,101

Monthly Tax

$258

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.09%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 30, 2026$285,000—
SoldMay 29, 2026$285,000—

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

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 901 Melvin Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Simonsdale Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), William E. Waters Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Does 901 Melvin Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 901 Melvin Dr built?+
It was built in 1956, 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 Michael Gray · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10631641

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901 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10631641 · 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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