Welcome to 208 Glasgow in Olde Towne, Portsmouth, VA. If you want to live in a spacious 3+ bedroom home and not a "rental" this is your opportunity. This home has been recently renovated and every room is fresh, restored, and beautiful. While retaining its historic features and feel, it has a classic yet contemporary style and amenities. It will be a wonderful home for the holidays, entertaining family and friends, and/or raising a family.
Located in a peaceful and family-friendly neighborhood. there is a beautiful children's park at the end of the street. It is within walking distance of the Ferry into Norfolk, restaurants, coffee shops, museums, and the Navel Hospital. If you work in downtown Norfolk, you can commute by taking a peaceful ferry instead of fighting traffic.
Special Features:
Technically, this is a 3-bedroom home, but there are 3 additional large rooms that can be used as bedrooms, offices, yoga rooms, homeschool rooms, play rooms ..the list goes on.
Closets: There is a lot of closet space which is a rarity in older homes.
The renovated kitchen has all new appliances, a backsplash, a pantry, and 2 large windows that look and a back door that leads to the backyard, There is a separate laundry room/mudroom next to the kitchen.
Beautiful windows and bright light throughout the house
Two fireplaces and built-ins in the Living Room and Master bedroom
Hardwood floors throughout- newly refinished, which are stunning
Classic dining room and Chandelier
The master bedroom has an adjoining, full-size suite that can be used as a family room, nursery, office, or your private getaway.
Ceiling fans
Three bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms upstairs and a powder room downstairs.
Private backyard with a patio, perfect for outdoor dining, kids' play area, and relaxation
Well-maintained landscaping
Additional Information:
Tenants responsible for all utilities and lawn care
Credit and background checks required (only good to excellent credit will be considered)
Security deposit equal to one month's rent
Animals considered (additional deposit may be required)
Non-smoking property
If you are interested, please contact me or apply. Very good to excellent credit scores and income/rent ratio are very important along with verifiable income and work references.
More about Olde Towne:
You can stroll along the famous Seawall. Stroll through three centuries of historic neighborhoods. Go antiquing. Take in some art. Eat at one of the delightful restaurants. Choose from a wide variety of fine, casual, and family dining establishments with many offering outdoor seating. Many of Portsmouth's attractions are clustered within easy walking distance of each other, making it the perfect place to spend a day. Olde Towne boasts the largest collection of period homes between Charleston, South Carolina, and Alexandria, Virginia. As one of America's most historic naval seaports, Olde Towne includes both the oldest operating Naval Hospital and the first operational dry dock facility in the U.S. the Gosport Shipyard. Portsmouth also holds the proud distinction of being an official U.S. Coast Guard City, designated in 2009.
Security Deposit required
The renter is responsible for all utilities and lawn care
Tenants will need to perform basic house maintenance, including changing air filters, maintaining the lawn and weeds, and keeping the front of the house well-maintained.
Must have good to very good credit with verifiable salary history and preference for rental history, unless applicant.
Wood floors are to be maintained and preferably have rugs (gorgeous refinished wood floors)
(May be able to rent as prior to January 1st)
Pet policy negotiable
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,600/mo
208 Glasgow St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
4beds
2,600sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available Thu Jan 1 2026
Cats, small dogs OK
Central air
Hookups laundry
Forced air
What's special
Private backyardClassic dining roomBright lightWell-maintained landscapingCeiling fansThree bathroomsBeautiful windows
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Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: November 06, 2025 at 09:07am
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- WD Hookup
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Attic: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Ample parking, Heating system: Forced Air, Lawn, No Utilities included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 00081270
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,600+4%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 10/29/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 10/13/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 5/31/2023 | Sold | $243,000-4%$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 5/18/2023 | Contingent | $253,000$97/sqft |
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