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400 Florida Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23707

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Long & Foster > Virginia > Portsmouth > 23707
$645,000

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400 Florida Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23707

Home Snapshot

Bedrooms

2 Full

Bathrooms

3,564

Square Feet

0.26

Acres

1915

Year built

Listing Updated 3/15/2025 8:02 AM

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Home Stats

Status: Active

MLS#: 2501755

Type: Residential - Single Family

Style: Victorian, 3+ Story

Subdivision: None

County: Portsmouth

Ownership: Sole Proprietor

The "Sisters House" is a Crown Jewel of Portsmouth. Stunning Victorian home located on a double corner lot in historic Port Norfolk. Welcoming wrap around porch complete with swing and lovely pillars. Breathtaking entry hall features stained glass windows, raised oak paneling and gorgeous hand-crafted staircase. Beautifully restored wood floors and ornate trim throughout. Modern conveniences abound with fully renovated stainless / granite kitchen including 2nd staircase, and updated bathrooms. Formal library, living room and dining room. A total of 7 fireplaces including multiple original fireplace mantels, soaring 10 foot ceilings, double pocket doors, and an elevator. Home is currently configured with 4 bedrooms but may easily accommodate up to 6 sleeping rooms. Walk out to a private second story screened porch overlooking the large private lot. Lovely 3rd floor offers great office, family room and sleeping space. New roof with solar panels, detached 2 + car garage, large fenced rear yard, lovely garden with firepit, storage shed. Too many features to list them all. This home is beautifully preserved, meticulously cared for and a true gem.

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Highlights of this Home

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer

Utilities
Public Water
Public Sewer

Interior
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Attic Fan
Heating: Gas Heat, Electric Heating, Baseboard
7 Fireplace(s)
Accessibility: Doors, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Elevator Installed
Energy: Solar
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Basement
Crawl Space

Parking
2 Garage Spaces
Paved, Unpaved, Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Highlights of this Home

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer

Utilities
Public Water
Public Sewer

Interior
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Attic Fan
Heating: Gas Heat, Electric Heating, Baseboard
7 Fireplace(s)
Accessibility: Doors, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Elevator Installed
Energy: Solar
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Basement
Crawl Space

Parking
2 Garage Spaces
Paved, Unpaved, Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

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240 Reviews

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Accolades:

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Accolades:

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77 Reviews

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We ensure a smooth, stress-free move so you can start enjoying your new home as soon as you move in. Whether you’re headed down the street or across the country, our moving specialists will make sure you don’t have to lift a finger.

Accolades:

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Customer
Satisfaction

4.6

953 Reviews

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Accolades:

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Customer
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120 Reviews

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