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PortsmouthPRENTIS PARK1621 Elm Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10619275 · record updated Mar 9, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
1621 Elm AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704 - Main photo
$315,000
$197 / sqft · est. $1,969/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
1,600sqft
2days on market

1621 Elm Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704

SoldResidential · built 1998 · PRENTIS PARK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Beautifully updated 4-bedroom home featuring 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bath, including a convenient downstairs bedroom great for guests, or a home office. Fresh paint throughout, soft-close kitchen cabinets, granite countertops with marble backsplash, and all brand-new stainless-steel appliances. Enjoy durable LVL luxury flooring in main living areas and plush carpet in the bedrooms for added comfort. In addition to all the wonderful updates the home has brand new windows, roof and water heater! The brand new fully fenced backyard offers privacy and space for outdoor enjoyment and includes a storage shed. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and commuter routes—schedule your showing today!

Listing courtesy of Aida Merrell · The Reliance Realty Group Inc. · REIN MLS #10619275

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1998

Price / sqft

$197

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,910/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10619275

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,600
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Spare Room, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan
Accessibility
Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Full,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1450
Subdivision
PRENTIS PARK
Zoning
URH
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
3 Space, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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 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.

$280K

Median sale · 12 mo

$181

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

19

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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The numbers

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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

$1,969/mo

Principal & interest

$1,634

Property tax

$243

Home insurance

$92

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

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Value & history

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$200,000$307,500

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.

54 Burtis ST · 1.9 mi · 1,626 sqft$235,000 sold 2026-07
8 Cotton PL · 1.9 mi · 1,660 sqft$225,000 sold 2026-06
98 Nicholson ST · 1.9 mi · 1,542 sqft$275,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$315,000

Price / Sq Ft

$197

Annual Taxes

$2,910

Monthly Tax

$243

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.92%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 7, 2026$315,000
SoldMar 9, 2026$315,000

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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 1621 Elm Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Douglass Park Elementary (GreatSchools 2/10), Cradock Middle, IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1621 Elm 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 1621 Elm Ave?+
Yes — Brikhouse Boxing and Fitness, LLC is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1621 Elm Ave?+
Scotts Creek Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1621 Elm Ave?+
Martha's Mini Mart is about 0.1 miles away. The closest dining on record is Jaliyah’s (0.1 mi).
Does 1621 Elm Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1621 Elm Ave built?+
It was built in 1998, per the listing record.

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The people

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

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Aida Merrell · The Reliance Realty Group Inc. · REIN MLS #10619275

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1621 Elm Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10619275 · 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.