Discover the charm of this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in an established neighborhood! Beautiful hardwood floors, a spacious living room with a working wood-burning fireplace, separate dining room, and kitchen with solid wood cabinetry add timeless appeal. A covered breezeway connects to the front-facing garage, while a second attached garage faces the side street, each with its own driveway. Permanent stairs lead to a nearly fully floored attic offering ample storage or potential living space. The fully fenced backyard includes a storage shed. Major updates include a metal roof approximately 10 years old, HVAC installed 2019, and furnace 12/2024. Conveniently located near Norfolk Naval Shipyard with easy interstate access. Home sold AS IS, WHERE IS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
7,840 sq ftLot Size
$239Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Teena Coronado• Long & Foster Real Estate Inc.
Cradock, located between the Elizabeth River and Victory Boulevard, is a historic and residential Portsmouth neighborhood with brick rowhouses and a waterfront edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cradock Historic District streetscape near Afton Parkway, where tidy front stoops, pocket greens, and a quiet, walkable grid set the tone. The Cradock Historic District reads like an early-20th-century planning lesson, with repeating façades and small courtyards that keep the streets feeling cohesive. Views and breezes shift near the river, while the interior blocks stay calm and orderly. Nearby civic anchors and ballfields shape daily routines without changing the neighborhood’s low-key cadence.
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Market insights
114 Gillis Rd · $225,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 34 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.9%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$225,000
Median sale price in this area is $298,383. (33% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Attic fan
Cable hookup
Ceiling fan
One wood-burning fireplace
Permanent attic stairs
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms
Bedroom on the first floor
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Full bathroom on the first floor
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Dryer hookup
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Corner location
Deck
Backyard fence
Home design
Detached ranch
One story
One living level
Parking
Attached one-car garage
Off-street parking
Driveway parking
Security
Security system
Construction
Aluminum siding
Metal roof
Crawl-space foundation
Utilities
City/county water
City/county sewer
Electricity and solar
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The Urban Residential UR district is established to accommodate a range of residential development as a principal use, along with mixed-use, neighborhood-serving commercial development, and institutional uses to encourage diverse development. These districts are mid-density, traditional neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Mixed use
Recreation
Golf related
Marina
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 68-76% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portsmouth, VA • 23702
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Portsmouth. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 114 Gillis Rd
$225,389
$389 over list price of $225K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $120K to $240K.