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PORTSMOUTH, VA 23701

Real Estate Market Report
Seller's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 23701

Cedar Point · Elizabeth Acres · Green Lakes · Lamper Place · Manor View · Mayflower Park · Pine Acres · Portsmouth Acres · West Park Homes · West Park Manor

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The PORTSMOUTH, VA real estate market (23701) currently shows 57 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 28 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 24 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 28 days on market compared to 40 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 5.3% year-over-year, from $275,000 to $289,700.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 24,850  ·  Density: 1,242.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $61,961

Typical home value: $200,471  ·  Homeownership: 64.8%

Market Overview

Active Listings
57
⇩ 29.6% vs 81 last year
Pending
1
2% pending ratio
Median Price
$289,700
⇧ 5.3% vs $275,000 last year
Average Price
$291,660
⇧ 4.8% vs $278,288 last year
Days on Market
28
⇩ 30% vs 40 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$203
⇧ 5.7% vs $192/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,429 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 57 this year vs 81 last year
  • Days on market: 28 now vs 40 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $289,700 (+5.3% YoY)
  • Average: $291,660 (+4.8% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 10.8 miles — 571 listings ($226,966,989 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
23701Portsmouth, VA 237010.0 mi60$15,952,740$260,000$265,879
23707Portsmouth, VA 237072.7 mi37$10,476,328$280,950$283,144
23704Portsmouth, VA 237043.3 mi68$17,330,412$259,700$254,859
23510Norfolk, VA 235105.1 mi39$15,795,351$298,750$405,009
23324Chesapeake, VA 233245.3 mi43$11,913,193$268,725$277,051
23517Norfolk, VA 235175.9 mi7$2,218,146$277,975$316,878
23435Suffolk, VA 234356.4 mi150$80,041,500$514,900$533,610
23323Chesapeake, VA 233237.2 mi63$30,775,311$497,450$488,497
23509Norfolk, VA 235097.7 mi29$9,998,098$284,975$344,762
23513Norfolk, VA 235139.0 mi57$17,493,471$304,450$306,903
23433Suffolk, VA 234339.5 mi10$8,196,400$656,175$819,640
23436Suffolk, VA 234369.6 mi5$5,359,700$654,900$1,071,940
23432Suffolk, VA 2343210.8 mi3$1,416,339$449,500$472,113

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in PORTSMOUTH, VA 23701?

As of September 2026, there are 57 active listings in PORTSMOUTH, VA (zip code 23701), compared to 81 the prior year.

What is the median home price in PORTSMOUTH, VA 23701?

The median listing price in PORTSMOUTH, VA 23701 is $289,700 as of September 2026, a 5.3% increase from $275,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in PORTSMOUTH, VA?

Homes in PORTSMOUTH, VA 23701 spend an average of 28 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 40 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in PORTSMOUTH, VA 23701?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23701 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 24 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 28 days on market compared to 40 days last year.

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