Portsmouth › LAKE FOREST › 1305 Horne Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10624556 · record updated May 29, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold

1305 Horne AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701 - Main photo

$450,000

4beds

2.1baths

2,535sqft

29days on market

1305 Horne Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Name: 1305 Horne AVE, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
Brand: BHHS RW Towne Realty
Price: 450000 USD
Availability: SoldOut

SoldResidential · built 1977 · LAKE FOREST

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Lake.

Frontage

Lake ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Come see this all-brick lakefront home on a spacious lot just over half an acre, located in the established Lake Forest neighborhood of Portsmouth with flexible living space and lake views. This 2,535 sq ft home features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Enter through the enclosed front porch into the foyer and main living level which includes a living room, dining room, family room with a fireplace and wooden beams, and a kitchen with a dining area and lake views. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and walk-in shower. Just off the main level are two bonus rooms — one down a few steps and another up a few steps — both with closets and flexible use as bedrooms, offices, or entertainment space. Go out onto the screened porch and deck, leading into the backyard along the lakefront. Two backyard sheds convey "as is." Ample driveway space for multiple cars. Conveniently located near the interstate, shopping, and schools. Schedule your showing today.

Listing courtesy of Stephanie Carswell · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10624556

Schools

ElementaryLakeview Elementary School
3/10
MiddleWm. E. Waters Middle School
6/10
HighI.C. Norcom High School
2/10

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1977

Price / sqft

$178

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,400/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10624556

Interior

Bedrooms: 4
Full baths: 2
Half baths: 1
Approx. sqft: 2,535
Stories: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms: 1
First-floor bed & full bath: Yes
Total rooms: 9
Other rooms: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Screened Porch, Spare Room, Utility Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Security Sys

Construction & exterior

Style: Ranch, Traditional
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Crawl
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Brick
Pool: No Pool
Waterfront: Lake

Utilities & systems

Heating: Nat Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Water heater: Gas
Water: City/County
Sewer: City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision: LAKE FOREST
Zoning: UR
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: No
Parking: Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession: SETTLE
Disclosures: Disclosure Statement, Estate, Related to Seller

See more Portsmouth waterfront homes.

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 D

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

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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Neighborhood

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

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

$2,833/mo

Down payment20% · $90,000

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$2,335

Property tax

$367

Home insurance

$131

PMI

None

HOA

None

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Value & history

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$313,950 – $420,000

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.

1401 Quiet CT · 0.7 mi · 2,503 sqft$420,000 sold 2026-03

501 Berkshire RD · 1.3 mi · 2,100 sqft$313,950 sold 2026-02

1062 Stanley RD · 1.3 mi · 2,103 sqft$395,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$450,000

Price / Sq Ft

$178

Annual Taxes

$4,400

Monthly Tax

$367

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.98%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Apr 30, 2026	$450,000	—
Price reduced	May 29, 2026	$450,000	−$24,900
Sold	May 28, 2026	$450,000	—

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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 1305 Horne Ave in a good school zone?+

The assigned zones on the listing record are Lakeview Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), William E. Waters Middle, IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is 1305 Horne 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.

Is there a gym near 1305 Horne Ave?+

Yes — Spirit Enhancers All Stars is about 0.6 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.

Where is the nearest grocery store to 1305 Horne Ave?+

Food Lion is about 0.7 miles away. The closest dining on record is Subway (0.7 mi).

Is 1305 Horne Ave a waterfront property?+

Yes. The listing record shows: Lake.

Does 1305 Horne Ave have an HOA?+

No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

When was 1305 Horne Ave built?+

It was built in 1977, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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

Listing courtesy of Stephanie Carswell · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10624556

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1305 Horne Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10624556 · 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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