Waterfront Serenity. Rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise with built-in equity. Welcome to this lovingly maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home nestled in the tranquil Wise Beach neighborhood. Situated on an extra-wide .87-acre lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this peaceful retreat offers breathtaking water views and direct access via a private pier—no flood insurance required. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting space with refinished hardwood floors and a fully updated kitchen (2022) that opens into a bright sunroom addition, perfect for soaking in the views year-round. Major upgrades completed in 2020 include a new roof, insulation, HVAC system, electric heat pump, boiler, and water heater, ensuring comfort and efficiency for years to come. Outside, enjoy thoughtfully designed landscaping supported by a dedicated well for irrigation, a spacious detached 24x30 garage, and plenty of room to relax or entertain. Perfect blend of privacy, charm, and waterfront living.
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$585,000
3108 Whaley Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703
3beds
1,823sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
-- sqft lot
$589,000 Zestimate®
$321/sqft
$2,198 Estimated rent
Home value
$589,000
$459,000 - $754,000
$2,198/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 12, 2026 at 09:43am
Listed by:
Jennifer Smithson,
Light Box Realty 757-735-2937
Bought with:
Chuck Kirkwood
Inlet Properties Inc
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10606409
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate/LVP, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Propane
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,823 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Att 1 Car, Garage Det 2 Car, Oversized, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Laundry
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Decorative,Wood,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: Deep Water Access, Dock, Navigable Water, River Front
Lot
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 07480240
- Zoning: GR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
- Subdivision: Wise Beach
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,966 -1.1% | $322,460 +0.5% |
| 2023 | $4,012 +8.1% | $320,950 +12.4% |
| 2022 | $3,711 +9.6% | $285,450 +9.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 23703
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Churchland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Churchland Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10Churchland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Churchland Elementary
- Middle: Churchland Middle
- High: Churchland
Source: REIN Inc.. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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