Portsmouth › BRIGHTON › 1429 Chestnut St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10638848 · record updated Aug 19, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold

1429 Chestnut ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704 - Main photo

$32,500

51days on market

1429 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

SoldLand and Farms · BRIGHTON

Facts & features

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$136/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10638848

Utilities & systems

Utilities available: Electric Avail, Gas Avail, Sewer Avail, Water Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size: 0.0620
Road surface: Paved
Subdivision: BRIGHTON
Zoning: NMU
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: SETTLEMENT

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

About this home

Corner Lot. Zoned commercial but may qualify for Sf variance.

Listing courtesy of James Allen · The James Allen Group · REIN MLS #10638848

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

ElementaryBrighton Elementary School
3/10
MiddleWm. E. Waters Middle School
2.4/10
HighI.C. Norcom High School
2.6/10

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk

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Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

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

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

$189/mo

Down payment20% · $6,500

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$169

Property tax

$11

Home insurance

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

297% of $10,960

City assessment record · taxes $136/yr

Land share of assessed value

100% — $10,960

Improvements $0 · assessor record ✓

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$32,500

Price / Sq Ft

Annual Taxes

$136

Monthly Tax

$11

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.42%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Jun 30, 2026	$32,500	—
Price reduced	Aug 20, 2026	$32,500	−$9,500
Sold	Aug 18, 2026	$32,500	—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

197% above assessment

Total Assessed

$10,960

Land

$10,960

Improvement

N/A

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.

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Questions buyers ask

Is 1429 Chestnut St in a good school zone?+

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

Is 1429 Chestnut St in a flood zone?+

FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.

Is there a gym near 1429 Chestnut St?+

Yes — Effingham Street Family YMCA is about 0.2 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.

Are there parks near 1429 Chestnut St?+

Scotts Creek Park is about 0 miles away.

Where is the nearest grocery store to 1429 Chestnut St?+

Dollar General is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is Vickie's Convenience & Deli Subs (0 mi).

Does 1429 Chestnut St have an HOA?+

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

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

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1429 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10638848 · 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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