Skip to main content
VaHome.com
✓ Source: REIN MLS #10597158 · record updated Jan 12, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
1520 Prentis AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704 - Main photo
1520 Prentis AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704 - Photo 2
5,324sqft
152days on market

1520 Prentis Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Off MarketMulti Family Residential · built 1900 · PRENTIS PLACE

About this home

Investment opportunity in the Prentis Park area of Portsmouth. This quadplex offers approximately 5,324 sq ft across 4 units with a total of 12 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths. Each unit features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths on the main level, and 1 full bath upstairs. Each unit is individually metered for electric and water. Improvements include roof replaced ~2021, new crawl space fan, moisture barrier, and dehumidifier, all new hot water heaters, new siding, front door, front porch with railings, new electrical panel, and insulated attic. Newer Carpet and flooring. All units include stackable front-loading washer/dryers. Camera surveillance system present. Some units are tenant-occupied, providing rental income. Section 8 approved. Estimated expenses include trash ~$76/month, homeowners' insurance ~$4,700/year, and property taxes ~$4,200/year (buyer to verify). Conveniently located near major roadways, public transportation, and local amenities.

Listing courtesy of Joyclyn Kananen · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10597158

Facts & features

Type

Multi Family Residential

Year built

1900

Price / sqft

$150

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,187/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10597158

Interior

Approx. sqft
5,324

Construction & exterior

Style
Over/Under
Subtype
Quadruplex
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
.120
Subdivision
PRENTIS PLACE
Zoning
URH
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
AT CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record

Keep searching in Portsmouth

See all Portsmouth homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23704, homes for sale zoned for Manor High School, and homes for sale zoned for Brighton Elementary School. Nearby, look at Brighton homes for sale, Portsmouth waterfront homes for sale, Portsmouth condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Portsmouth.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each. Straight-line distances in “What’s nearby” are shorter.

Homes like this one sell fast — see the next one first

Portsmouth$675K – $920K

By subscribing you agree to receive listing emails from Tom & Dariya Milan, Realtors, at most one a day. Unsubscribe anytime · Privacy PolicyBrokered by LPT Realty

Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

Unmapped (likely Zone X)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

8.8 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

No FEMA flood-hazard mapping at this exact point — typically means outside any Special Flood Hazard Area.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

Explore this neighborhood

Brighton

Brighton is a neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia. It has tree-lined streets and a mix of home styles. They reflect the area's deep local roots.

$273K

Median sale · 12 mo

$171

Sold $/sq ft

23d

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

Explore Brighton →
Map of Brighton with neighborhood boundaryNeighborhood

Portsmouth homes for sale →

Location intelligence

What's nearby

Location & Neighborhood

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NNSY

Navy

7min·1.6mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

8min·2.9mi

NMCP

Navy

7min·1.5mi

USCG Finance Ctr

Coast Guard

20min·11.7mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

24min·19mi

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Payment Calculator

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

$4,733/mo

Principal & interest

$4,151

Property tax

$349

Home insurance

$233

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

Comparables

Price context — similar nearby homes

$337,400 – $850,000

The 5 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 3 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

1520 Prentis Ave AVE · 0 mi · 5,324 sqft$850,000 active
422 Crawford ST · 1 mi · 5,326 sqft$625,000 sold 2026-10
66 Parkview AVE · 1.2 mi · 4,637 sqft$500,000 sold 2026-02

Own a home nearby? See what it is worth today — What's your Portsmouth home worth?

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$799,900

Price / Sq Ft

$150

Annual Taxes

$4,187

Monthly Tax

$349

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.52%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedDec 8, 2025$799,900—
Currently listed—$799,900—

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 1520 Prentis Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Brighton Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.6/10), Cradock Middle (VaHome School Score 1.5/10), Manor High (VaHome School Score 3.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Does 1520 Prentis Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1520 Prentis Ave built?+
It was built in 1900, 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

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

Brokered by LPT Realty · Hampton Roads

Listing courtesy of Joyclyn Kananen · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10597158

Call or text (757) 777-7577

Ask Dariya — instant answers

Schools, flood, drive times, what it really costs to own — answered from this page's data, by chat or voice.

Schedule a private tour

Free, no obligation — your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya, never resold.

1520 Prentis Ave, Portsmouth — photo

See it in person — the record only says so much.

Call or text (757) 777-7577

1520 Prentis Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10597158 · 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.

✆