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PortsmouthPRENTIS PARK1709 Des Moines Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10646380 · record updated Jul 28, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$300,000
$196 / sqft · est. $1,788/mo →
3beds
2.1baths
1,528sqft
0days on market

1709 Des Moines Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704

New ListingResidential · built 1940 · PRENTIS PARK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Fully renovated and move-in ready! Inside to open-concept layout featuring comfortable living and dining areas, plus a spacious eat-in peninsula, custom-designed kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of storage. It has a 1st floor spacious primary suite and beautifully updated bath with a tiled shower and new fixtures, including glass shower door. Fresh paint, new lighting, doors, fixtures, and energy-efficient windows add a fresh, modern feel throughout. Upstairs, you'll find a 3rd bedroom, half bath, lots of storage and a flexible space for an office or play area. Major updates include a new roof and water heater. Don't miss the charming under stair nook great for a pet space or cozy reading corner! A convenient laundry/mudroom leads to the newly fenced backyard, where a new deck is ready for entertaining or relaxing. A new shed and oversized driveway provide plenty of storage and parking. Call to schedule a showing!

Listing courtesy of Thalyta Foskett · Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty · REIN MLS #10646380

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1940

Price / sqft

$196

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,728/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10646380

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,528
Stories
2
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan
Accessibility
Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric, Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1200
Subdivision
PRENTIS PARK
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
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

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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.

$280K

Median sale · 12 mo

$181

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

16

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

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Location & Neighborhood

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The numbers

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Estimate your monthly payment

$1,788/mo

Principal & interest

$1,557

Property tax

$144

Home insurance

$88

PMI

None

HOA

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.

98 Nicholson ST · 1.9 mi · 1,542 sqft$275,000 sold 2026-07
14 Davis ST · 1.8 mi · 1,562 sqft$200,000 sold 2026-02
54 Burtis ST · 1.7 mi · 1,626 sqft$235,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$300,000

Price / Sq Ft

$196

Annual Taxes

$1,728

Monthly Tax

$144

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.58%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 28, 2026$300,000
Currently listed$300,000

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1709 Des Moines Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Brighton Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Cradock Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1709 Des Moines 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.
Does 1709 Des Moines Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1709 Des Moines Ave built?+
It was built in 1940, per the listing record.

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The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Thalyta Foskett · Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty · REIN MLS #10646380

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1709 Des Moines Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10646380 · 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.