Welcome home to this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom property that offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and outdoor living. Inside, you'll find a spacious layout with plenty of room for family, guests, or a home office. Step outside to enjoy the fenced backyard-great for pets, play, gardening, or simply relaxing in your own private retreat. The patio provides the perfect setting for summer barbecues, outdoor dining, or quiet evenings under the stars. This home's thoughtful features make everyday living both convenient and enjoyable.
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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Offer insights
96 Gillis Rd · $303,800
$307K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $307K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
77 days
The average home goes pending in 34 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.9%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Walk-in closet
Carpet and laminate flooring
Bedrooms
Master bedroom
One bedroom with ensuite
Bedroom and full bathroom on the first floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Electric range
Refrigerator
Breakfast area
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Dryer hookup
Utility room
Utility closet
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Forced hot air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Back yard with wood privacy fence
Home design
Detached traditional home
2 stories
Crawl foundation
Simple ownership
Parking
Driveway parking space
Construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Utilities
City/County water
City/County sewer
Electric water heater
HOA & community
No HOA or association fees
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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 69-77% 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
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Portsmouth. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 96 Gillis Rd
$301,736
$2,064 under list price of $304K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $224K to $324K.