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PortsmouthWEST PARK VIEW1601 Bain St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10629192 · record updated May 28, 2026 · synced every 5 min · your inquiry is never resold
1601 Bain ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704 - Main photo
$300,000
$180 / sqft · est. $1,875/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,670sqft
9days on market

1601 Bain St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

SoldResidential · built 1942 · WEST PARK VIEW

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Exceptional opportunity to own an updated, turnkey home in West Park View, just minutes from the historic seaport known as Olde Town Portsmouth. This well-appointed Cape Cod sits on a corner lot with unobstructed green space views across the adjacent cemetery—protected land that preserves expansive sightlines towards the harbor. It is also just two blocks to Scott Creek of the Elizabeth River for those who enjoy outdoor recreation. All major systems have been updated, including roof, HVAC, windows, electrical & plumbing. Interior features include gorgeous floors, updated kitchen with quartz countertops, updated baths, and newer appliances. Outdoor living provides a porch, new fence & gate, plus a detached garage with its own driveway. The new driveway in front allows 3 cars side-by-side! Convenient to Olde Towne Portsmouth, the Childrens Museaum, shopping, shipyard, military bases. Unique corner lot setting provides more open feel with lasting view protection.

Listing courtesy of Windy Crutchfield · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10629192

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1942

Price / sqft

$180

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,775/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10629192

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

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

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

$1,875/mo

Principal & interest

$1,557

Property tax

$231

Home insurance

$88

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

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Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$136,100$335,000

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.

921 Blair ST · 0.5 mi · 1,600 sqft$291,000 sold 2026-02
1919 Camden AVE · 1.1 mi · 1,617 sqft$266,000 sold 2026-01
1919 Atlanta AVE · 1.1 mi · 1,764 sqft$136,100 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$300,000

Price / Sq Ft

$180

Annual Taxes

$2,775

Monthly Tax

$231

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.92%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 19, 2026$300,000
SoldMay 22, 2026$300,000

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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

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

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1601 Bain St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Park View Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Churchland Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1601 Bain 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 1601 Bain St?+
Yes — NMC Portsmouth Gym is about 0.7 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1601 Bain St?+
Owens Creek Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1601 Bain St?+
Food Lion is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is AMERICA'S BEST WINGS (0.3 mi).
Does 1601 Bain St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1601 Bain St built?+
It was built in 1942, 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

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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

Listing courtesy of Windy Crutchfield · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10629192

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1601 Bain St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10629192 · 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.