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PortsmouthBRIGHTON1538 Centre Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10606483 · record updated Apr 22, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
1538 Centre AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704 - Main photo
1538 Centre AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704 - Photo 2
$50,000
$73 / sqft · est. $345/mo →
1beds
1baths
684sqft
186days on market

1538 Centre Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Off MarketResidential · built 1937 · BRIGHTON

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1937

Price / sqft

$73

HOA

None

Taxes

$846/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10606483

Interior

Bedrooms
1
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
684
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
3
Other rooms
1st Floor Primary BR, Pantry, Porch
Appliances
Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Cottage
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link,Full

Utilities & systems

Heating
Oil
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
BRIGHTON
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Miscellaneous
Fixer Upper, Fuel In Tank Conveys
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Estate

See more Portsmouth homes under $200K.

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

About this home

Investors Special! This FIXER UPPER is being sold "As-Is, Where-Is" with NO repairs or inspections by the seller. Buyer will be responsible for any utilities for inspections. Agents/Buyers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence. Great opportunity for investors, rehabbers, or first-time buyers ready to build some sweat equity. If you are looking to flip or add to your rental portfolio then this property is perfect for you! Lots of potential; come and see. Bring your vision and make it your own! Do not miss out. Adjacent property for sale too.

Listing courtesy of Shameka Bellamy · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10606483

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

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.

$283K

Median sale · 12 mo

$178

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

21

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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Portsmouth real estate

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

$345/mo

Principal & interest

$259

Property tax

$71

Home insurance

$15

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

72% of $69,410

City assessment record · taxes $846/yr

Land share of assessed value

36% — $25,000

Improvements $44,410 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$100,000$205,000

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.

2801 Evergreen PL · 0.3 mi · 646 sqft$200,000 sold 2026-08
121 Allen RD · 0.9 mi · 685 sqft$120,000 sold 2026-03
2200 Deep Creek BLVD · 0.4 mi · 768 sqft$200,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$50,000

Price / Sq Ft

$73

Annual Taxes

$846

Monthly Tax

$71

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.69%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJan 30, 2026$50,000
Currently listed$50,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

28% below assessment

Total Assessed

$69,410

Land

$25,000

Improvement

$44,410

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 1538 Centre Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Douglass Park Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.1/10), Cradock Middle (VaHome School Score 1.4/10), Manor High (VaHome School Score 3.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1538 Centre 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 1538 Centre Ave?+
Yes — Callaghan Gym and Fitness Center is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1538 Centre Ave?+
Lansing Park is about 0.1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1538 Centre Ave?+
Amoco is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is Cuzzoz Kitchen (0.2 mi).
Does 1538 Centre Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1538 Centre Ave built?+
It was built in 1937, per the listing record.

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

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Shameka Bellamy · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10606483

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1538 Centre Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10606483 · 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.