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PortsmouthHIGHLAND BILTMORE12 Dekalb Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10649057 · record updated Aug 26, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$150,000
$125 / sqft · est. $990/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,200sqft
13days on market

12 Dekalb Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702

Under ContractResidential · built 1925 · HIGHLAND BILTMORE

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1925

Price / sqft

$125

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,011/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10649057

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,200
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
Attic, Pantry, Porch, Utility Closet
Appliances
Range

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Privacy

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1300
Subdivision
HIGHLAND BILTMORE
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
1 Space
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

This 3 Bed, 2 Bath home in Portsmouth offers an opportunity for buyers or investors looking to add their own personal touches and improvements. The property is priced with its current condition in mind and provides flexibility for a variety of renovation ideas. A detached garage has been converted into an additional space featuring 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, offering added versatility. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways! Some photos have been AI generated to help show case the properties potential.

Listing courtesy of Jacob Bronk · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10649057

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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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.

$285K

Median sale · 12 mo

$181

Sold $/sq ft

21d

Days on market

20

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 & Neighborhood

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Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

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Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$990/mo

Principal & interest

$778

Property tax

$168

Home insurance

$44

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

93% of $162,140

City assessment record · taxes $2,011/yr

Land share of assessed value

36% — $57,810

Improvements $104,330 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$150,000$285,000

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.

99 Dahlgren AVE · 1.2 mi · 1,161 sqft$240,000 sold 2026-06
28 Woodland ST · 0.9 mi · 1,305 sqft$285,000 sold 2026-06
405 Truman CIR · 1.6 mi · 1,200 sqft$269,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$150,000

Price / Sq Ft

$125

Annual Taxes

$2,011

Monthly Tax

$168

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.34%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 13, 2026$150,000
Currently listed$150,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

7% below assessment

Total Assessed

$162,140

Land

$57,810

Improvement

$104,330

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

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Is 12 Dekalb Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Victory Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.7/10), Churchland Middle (VaHome School Score 2.7/10), Manor High (VaHome School Score 3.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 12 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.
Does 12 Dekalb Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 12 Dekalb Ave built?+
It was built in 1925, per the listing record.

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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12 Dekalb Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23702 · MLS #10649057 · 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.