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17 Rivercrest Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701, USA - Main photo
$240,000
$200 / sqft · est. $1,544/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
1,198sqft
11days on market

17 Rivercrest Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701

SoldResidential · built 1957 · SIMONSDALE

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1957

Price / sqft

$200

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,739/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10625740

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,198
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Vinyl, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR
Appliances
Dishwasher, Elec Range

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link
Waterfront
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
SIMONSDALE
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Carport, Multi Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
@CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Charming ranch-style home located in an established neighborhood with beautiful water views and tons of potential! This home features a spacious open living and dining area with a flexible layout that allows for multiple furniture configurations, making the space feel bright and inviting. The large backyard sits right on the water, offering a peaceful setting great for relaxing, entertaining, or creating your own outdoor retreat. A covered carport provides convenient parking and additional storage. This home does need some cosmetic TLC, but with a little vision and updating, it can truly shine and become the perfect starter home, investment opportunity, or place to grow for years to come. Conveniently located with easy access to the interstate, shipyard, downtown waterfront district, and Rivers Casino. Just minutes to the Coast Guard Base, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, and approximately 25 minutes to Naval Station Norfolk. Great location, great lot, and endless potential!

Listing courtesy of Mechelle Richards · KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake · REIN MLS #10625740

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Schools

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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

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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

24

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 intelligence

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Military Commute

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The numbers

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Estimate your monthly payment

$1,544/mo

Principal & interest

$1,245

Property tax

$228

Home insurance

$70

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

109% of $220,870

City assessment record · taxes $2,739/yr

Land share of assessed value

30% — $66,440

Improvements $154,430 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$175,000 – $285,000

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.

3802 Greenwood DR · 1.8 mi · 1,147 sqft$270,300 sold 2026-07
641 McLean ST · 2 mi · 1,214 sqft$266,500 sold 2026-03
1407 Ekstine DR · 2 mi · 1,225 sqft$175,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$240,000

Price / Sq Ft

$200

Annual Taxes

$2,739

Monthly Tax

$228

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.14%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 24, 2026$240,000—
SoldApr 29, 2026$240,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

9% above assessment

Total Assessed

$220,870

Land

$66,440

Improvement

$154,430

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 17 Rivercrest Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Simonsdale Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.3/10), William E. Waters Middle, Manor High (VaHome School Score 3.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 17 Rivercrest Dr 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.
Does 17 Rivercrest Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 17 Rivercrest Dr built?+
It was built in 1957, per the listing record.

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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 Mechelle Richards · KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake · REIN MLS #10625740

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17 Rivercrest Dr, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10625740 · 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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