Portsmouth Homes for Sale
Portsmouth combines historic naval heritage with affordable, character-rich neighborhoods. Olde Towne Portsmouth offers tree-lined streets of restored 18th- and 19th-century homes with sweeping Elizabeth River views — one of the largest collections of pre-Revolutionary architecture in the country. Churchland, Cradock, and West Park View provide established family neighborhoods at price points well below comparable Norfolk or Virginia Beach properties. The city is home to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, one of the Navy's oldest and largest, ensuring consistent demand from civilian shipyard workers and active-duty Navy personnel.
71 homes for sale in Portsmouth right now.
$850,000
2910 Victory BLVD, PORTSMOUTH VA 23702
Portsmouth, Virginia 23702
$584,999
3332 Victory BLVD, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
$495,000
4412 Duke DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
$425,000
416 Maryland AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23707
Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
Under Contract$425,000
103 Bobby Jones DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
Under Contract$399,900
180 Yorkshire RD, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
$398,900
3405 Woodstock ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
$398,000
2709 Bayview BLVD, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
$380,000
3432 Carter RD, PORTSMOUTH VA 23707
Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
$375,000
119 Jacquelyn DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
$374,900
5 Barney PL, PORTSMOUTH VA 23702
Portsmouth, Virginia 23702
Under Contract$369,900
120 Truxton AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
$365,000
3904 Forresthills DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
Under Contract$365,000
362 Dinwiddie ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$359,900
420 Maryland AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23707
Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
Under Contract$354,900
206 Harmony DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
$349,900
3821 Cedar LN, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
$345,000
3728 Cardinal LN, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
$335,000
1112 Fayette ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$335,000
4636 Mallard CRES, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
$335,000
503 Nottingham RD, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
Under Contract$330,000
106 Lynn DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23707
Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
$329,900
4621 Haywood DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
$329,000
4904 Holly RD, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
$325,000
3150 Sterling WAY ##42, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
$319,500
513 Water Lilly RD, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
$319,000
207 Maryland AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
$299,900
266 Hansen AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
$299,000
2109 Pearl ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$299,000
2011 Holladay ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$289,900
25 Prospect PW, PORTSMOUTH VA 23702
Portsmouth, Virginia 23702
$289,900
6306 Dunkirk ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23703
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
Under Contract$289,000
94 Kansas AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
$284,900
2012 Liverpool ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$280,000
71 Aylwin RD, PORTSMOUTH VA 23702
Portsmouth, Virginia 23702
$276,900
209 Hanbury AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23702
Portsmouth, Virginia 23702
Under Contract$275,000
86 Wyoming AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
$269,500
101 Wyoming AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
Under Contract$269,000
1920 Boston ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$257,900
111 Sykes AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
$255,000
65 Sandie Point DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
$254,900
208 York DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23702
Portsmouth, Virginia 23702
$248,000
645 Surry ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23707
Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
$245,000
1609 Richmond AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$239,900
119 York DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23702
Portsmouth, Virginia 23702
$230,000
3523 Brighton ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23707
Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
$220,000
3305 Nelson ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23707
Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
Under Contract$215,000
2810 Arcadia AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$209,000
3503 Commonwealth AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23707
Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
$208,599
1157 Carrington CRES N, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
Under Contract$205,000
801 Finchley RD, PORTSMOUTH VA 23702
Portsmouth, Virginia 23702
Under Contract$195,000
2025 Holladay ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
Under Contract$179,000
48 W Colin DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
$170,000
1708 Spratley ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$170,000
1121 Fayette ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
Under Contract$132,995
423 Maryland AVE #9, PORTSMOUTH VA 23707
Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
$90,000
29 Manly ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23702
Portsmouth, Virginia 23702
$89,990
22 Dewey ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$2,800
528 Normandy ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
$2,500
108 Marcy ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
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Neighborhoods to know in Portsmouth
Portsmouth's neighborhoods are concentrated and walkable, more like Norfolk than Chesapeake or Suffolk. Olde Towne is the historic district — restored Federal and Victorian homes, brick sidewalks, and the Elizabeth River right at your doorstep. Park View and Cavalier Manor offer established mid-century neighborhoods. Churchland (technically a section of Portsmouth that abuts Suffolk) is suburban-feeling with newer construction. Cradock is a federally registered historic district built for shipyard workers in the WWI era. Westhaven and Fairview are smaller neighborhoods with strong identity. For Navy families, Cradock, Park View, and parts of Olde Towne are within a short commute of NNSY.
Portsmouth market snapshot
Portsmouth has some of the most accessible median home prices in Hampton Roads, which makes it especially appealing to first-time buyers, investors, and military families seeking VA loan properties close to Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The trade-off is older housing stock — many neighborhoods predate 1960 — and buyers should plan for inspection scrutiny. The city has been investing in waterfront and downtown revitalization, and Olde Towne in particular has seen meaningful appreciation in recent years.
Common questions about Portsmouth real estate
How do I find Portsmouth homes for sale?
The listings grid above shows current Portsmouth inventory live from the REIN MLS. Use /listings/?city=Portsmouth to refine by price, bedrooms, and other filters. Click into any listing for the full property page with photos and details.
What is real estate like in Portsmouth, VA?
Portsmouth real estate is character-rich and accessible. The city has an unusual concentration of historic homes — Olde Towne includes some of the oldest residential architecture in Virginia — paired with established mid-century neighborhoods and pockets of newer suburban development. Prices are generally lower than Norfolk or the Beach, with the trade-off being older systems in much of the housing stock.
Are houses for sale in Portsmouth a good value?
Portsmouth often offers more square footage and more architectural character per dollar than neighboring cities. For buyers willing to do some renovation, the value can be exceptional. For move-in-ready buyers, Olde Towne and pockets of Park View have a steady supply of restored homes — those typically command a premium relative to other Portsmouth neighborhoods but are still accessible by regional standards.
Is Portsmouth close to the naval shipyard?
Yes — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is in Portsmouth, not Norfolk despite the name. Many Portsmouth neighborhoods are within 10–15 minutes of the gate, including Cradock (which was originally built to house shipyard workers), Park View, and parts of Olde Towne.
Neighborhoods in Portsmouth
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About the Hampton Roads Real Estate Market
Hampton Roads is one of the most dynamic real estate markets on the East Coast, anchored by the largest naval complex in the world at Naval Station Norfolk and home to roughly 120,000 active-duty, reserve, and civilian Department of Defense personnel. The region spans seven cities — Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, and Newport News — plus the Peninsula communities of Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Poquoson, with each market carrying its own personality, school district, and price profile.
Buying or selling here means thinking about more than just a house. Tidewater geography means flood zones, hurricane preparation, and waterfront premiums matter. Military presence means BAH affordability, PCS season inventory crunches (May through August), and VA loan eligibility are top of mind for a meaningful share of every neighborhood. School quality varies block by block, especially across the seven independent city school divisions, and is often the deciding factor for relocating families.
Why Buyers and Sellers Choose VaHome
The VaHome Team — Tom and Dariya Milan with LPT Realty — focuses on the Hampton Roads region with deep expertise in military relocation, VA financing, and the trade-offs that local buyers actually face. From listing strategy that gets your home in front of the right relocating buyer to buyer representation that respects your BAH cap and PCS timeline, the team treats every transaction as a long-term relationship. The site is built to make decisions clearer: BAH-aware search, drive-time mapping to every major installation, neighborhood guides written by people who live here, and a calculator that shows real monthly cost — taxes, insurance, HOA, and PMI included — instead of a teaser headline number.
Plan Your Next Move
Whether you are buying your first home with a VA loan, moving up while your kids transition between school districts, or selling a Hampton Roads property to relocate to your next duty station, the resources on this site are organized around the questions you are actually asking. Browse listings filtered by base proximity, paygrade-aware BAH cap, and commute time. Read neighborhood guides for Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, and the Peninsula communities. Use the mortgage calculator to compare conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and jumbo loan scenarios side by side. When you are ready to talk, the contact form goes directly to a specialist who knows the area, the lenders, and the timing.