Brighton Homes for Sale in Portsmouth, VA
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. Brighton offers a calmer home setting. Portsmouth's waterfront sights and shopping districts stay easy to reach. Homes range from mid-century to more newly updated ones. That mix suits buyers who want a settled, local feel.
19 homes for sale in Brighton right now.
“Brighton is one of Portsmouth's steadier residential pockets — established streets within easy reach of the waterfront and the shipyard employment base. It's priced like the value play it is; focus your diligence on condition and updates, where the real differences between listings live.”
19
Active Listings
$250,000
Median List Price
$181
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
43
Avg. Days on Market
5d ago
Newest Listing
Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in Brighton.
Neighborhood33
Sold · last 12 mo
$275,000
Median sale price
$171
Median sold $/sq ft
22
Median days on market
$389,900
2210 Chestnut ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$359,900
1404 Centre AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$349,997
1421 Wilcox AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$330,000
1805 Chestnut ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$330,000
1803 Chestnut ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$309,999
1825 Maple AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$265,000
1304 Highland AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$260,000
2314 Chestnut ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$260,000
1725 Prentis Avenue AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$250,000
1237 Portsmouth BLVD, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$240,000
2120 Pearl ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$240,000
2227 Elm AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$239,900
715 Coolidge ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$239,000
1426 Wilcox AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$235,000
3116 Elm AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$224,900
2906 Elm AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$176,000
1241 Wirt AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$157,500
1308 Marshall AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
$119,900
3004 George Washington HWY, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
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Living in Brighton
From Brighton, local parks, schools, and shops across Portsmouth are easy to reach. The area feels connected. Dining and things to do are close, and getting to other parts of the city is simple. Daily life gives you suburban comfort with the ease of a city spot.
Brighton fits buyers who want a settled area a fair trip from Portsmouth's downtown and waterfront. It suits those who want a stable home base in a built-up part of town. City services are close by. It offers options for many buyers who want settled, easy-to-reach Portsmouth living.
What Brighton homes actually sell for
Computed from REIN MLS closed sales over the trailing 12 months — updates with every MLS sync, not a third-party monthly aggregate.
$275,000
Median sale price · 12 mo
33 closed sales
$171
Median sold $ / sq ft
closed sales with recorded sq ft
22 days
Median days on market
for homes that closed
$120K–$390K
Active listing range
19 on the market today
| Property type | Sold · 12 mo | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 33 | $275,000 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.
How Brighton compares
The 1 closest Portsmouth neighborhoods VaHome profiles, measured from map center to map center. Same 12-month REIN closed-sales math for every row.
| Neighborhood | Median sale | $ / sq ft | Days on mkt | Sold · 12 mo | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | $275,000 | $171 | 22 | 33 | 19 |
| Churchland · 6.1 mi | $315,000 | $207 | 25 | 17 | 2 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, refreshed every 10 minutes. Neighborhoods with fewer than 5 closed sales are left out so no row rests on one or two homes.
What the homes in Brighton are like
Age, size, lot and price band of the 33 Brighton homes that closed since Oct 11, 2025, as recorded in the REIN MLS.
1977
Median year built
most homes sold were built 1919–2026
1,512 sq ft
Median living area
3-bedroom is the most common layout
5,227 sq ft (0.12 ac)
Median lot · detached
13 detached sales with a recorded lot
| Price range by type | Sold · 12 mo | Lower quarter | Median | Upper quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 33 | $225,000 | $275,000 | $305,000 |
Lower and upper quarter are the 25th and 75th percentile sale prices. Half of all sales fell between them.
HOA reality
0%
Sales with an HOA
0 of 33 closed sales where REIN recorded an association
Fees are what the listing agent entered at the time of sale. Confirm the current amount and what it covers with the association before you write an offer.
Source: REIN MLS closed sales since Oct 11, 2025, computed by VaHome. Any figure with fewer than 5 recorded homes is left out.
Recently sold in Brighton
The latest 10 closings from the REIN MLS. Each opens the home's full sold record.
816 Portsmouth BLVD, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
3 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,687 sqft
$275,000
Sold Sep 2026
2316 Effingham ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft
$250,000
Sold Aug 2026
2109 Pearl ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,264 sqft
$286,000
Sold Aug 2026
2311 Green ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft
$290,000
Sold Aug 2026
2403 Acorn ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
3 bd · 1.1 ba · 1,076 sqft
$235,000
Sold Aug 2026
2803 Elm AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,652 sqft
$277,000
Sold Aug 2026
1539 Wilcox AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
3 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,920 sqft
$309,900
Sold Aug 2026
1112 Fayette ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
3 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,785 sqft
$325,000
Sold Jun 2026
1235 Portsmouth BLVD, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,750 sqft
$299,000
Sold Jun 2026
1807 Chestnut St NONE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704
3 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,512 sqft
$305,000
Sold Jun 2026
What buyers should know
Neutral counts from the 104 Brighton homes VaHome has mapped against federal and state hazard layers — shown the same way for every neighborhood.
42%
of mapped homes sit in FEMA high-risk flood zones
X · 60 · AE · 44 — lenders require flood insurance in AE/VE
0 of 116
mapped homes inside a Navy jet-noise (AICUZ) contour
Every VaHome listing shows its exact noise zone and Accident Potential Zone.
Varies
hurricane evacuation zone (differs across the neighborhood)
Va. Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone.
Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · U.S. Navy AICUZ via city GIS · Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management.
Census profile of the Brighton area
$46,315
Median household income
38.4
Median age
55.2%
Owner-occupied households
21.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the Brighton area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.
Bases & commutes
Straight-line distances from the center of Brighton. Every listing page shows live drive times with traffic.
Listings & market data updated October 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
About Portsmouth
Homes for sale in Portsmouth, VA combine historic charm with the most affordable entry prices in Hampton Roads. Olde Towne Portsmouth, ZIP 23704, has cobblestone streets and Federalist-era row houses. They look out on the Elizabeth River. Active listings there usually run $250K-$500K. Churchland sits in western Portsmouth, ZIP 23703. It has larger suburban homes, top schools, and a direct commute to Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Park View in 23707 and Cradock in 23702 have some of the lowest-priced single-family homes in the region. Many list under $200K. Portsmouth's two biggest employers are Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The shipyard is one of the largest ship-repair yards in the country. The medical center is Hampton Roads' largest military hospital. VA loans are common here. Portsmouth Public Schools includes Churchland High, Manor High, and I.C. Norcom High. Churchland ranks among the city's top high schools year after year. Want waterfront views without Virginia Beach prices? Look at Olde Towne and Hodges Ferry. Browse every active Portsmouth listing below. The feed refreshes every 2 minutes from the REIN MLS.
Schools serving Portsmouth
Browse Portsmouth homes by PPS attendance zone. Zoning is assigned by address and can change — always confirm a specific home’s zoned schools with the school division.
Looking for a realtor for Brighton?
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