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118 Dekalb AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23702 - Main photo
$175,500
$165 / sqft · est. $1,130/mo →
2beds
1baths
1,065sqft
2days on market

118 Dekalb Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702

SoldResidential · built 1955 · HIGHLAND BILTMORE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Come check out this charming, affordably priced ranch in central Portsmouth. It is freshly painted and has original hardwood floors in the bedrooms and living spaces. The bedrooms have generous closets. You will enjoy the spacious kitchen and a laundry room that could also serve as office, craft or project space. The roof was replaced on both the house and shed with architectural shingles January, 2026. New gutters 2026. The home boasts a spacious lot with fully fenced backyard and is ready for relaxing, gardening, family and friends. It is the best price in the neighborhood. The detached shed offers plenty of storage space. Ready for you to move in or make your desired updates. Pre inspected for termites. Seller will provide letter for closing. All appliances convey. Washer, Dryer and Refrigerator are a year old or less. Many recent repairs and updates including electric panel. Beacon Park is about 2 blocks from your new home. 3 new windows coming. See it today.

Listing courtesy of Debbie Woolard · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10628353

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1955

Price / sqft

$165

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,015/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10628353

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,065
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow, Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
HIGHLAND BILTMORE
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Brighton

Brighton is a residential neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, characterized by tree-lined streets and a mix of housing styles that reflect its established community roots.

$280K

Median sale · 12 mo

$181

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

14

For sale now

$46K

HH income

55.2%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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The numbers

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Estimate your monthly payment

$1,130/mo

Principal & interest

$911

Property tax

$168

Home insurance

$51

PMI

None

HOA

None

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Value & history

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Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$227,500 – $364,500

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

126 Appomattox AVE · 0.1 mi · 1,128 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-06
117 Edison AVE · 0.5 mi · 1,000 sqft$227,500 sold 2026-04
9 Shelby ST · 0.6 mi · 1,028 sqft$239,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$175,500

Price / Sq Ft

$165

Annual Taxes

$2,015

Monthly Tax

$168

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.15%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 8, 2026$175,500—
SoldMay 5, 2026$175,500—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Portsmouth Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 118 Dekalb Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Victory Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), Cradock Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 118 Dekalb Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Are there parks near 118 Dekalb Ave?+
GreenwoodSniffSpot is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 118 Dekalb Ave?+
Dollar General is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.4 mi).
Does 118 Dekalb Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 118 Dekalb Ave built?+
It was built in 1955, per the listing record.

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The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Debbie Woolard · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10628353

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118 Dekalb Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23702 · MLS #10628353 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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