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1908 Chestnut ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704 - Main photo
3beds
2baths
1,456sqft
151days on market

1908 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Off MarketResidential · built 1920 · BRIGHTON

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1920

Price / sqft

$144

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,458/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10629415

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,456
Stories
2
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic
Appliances
Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
BRIGHTON
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLE
Miscellaneous
Fixer Upper
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Open-layout fixer in Portsmouth, VA! Great starter home or investment with strong potential. Spacious flow, solid bones, and ready for your updates. Build equity and make it your own—don't miss this opportunity!

Listing courtesy of Dean Rolle · Iron Valley Real Estate HR · REIN MLS #10629415

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Portsmouth$175K – $245K3+ beds

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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 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

Explore this neighborhood

Brighton

Brighton is a neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia. It has tree-lined streets and a mix of home styles. They reflect the area's deep local 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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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$1,356/mo

Principal & interest

$1,090

Property tax

$205

Home insurance

$61

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

106% of $198,280

City assessment record · taxes $2,458/yr

Land share of assessed value

28% — $54,690

Improvements $143,590 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$200,000 – $305,000

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.

48 Gillis RD · 1.6 mi · 1,492 sqft$224,000 sold 2026-08
12 Brierdale PL · 1.8 mi · 1,437 sqft$250,000 sold 2026-04
98 Nicholson ST · 1.8 mi · 1,542 sqft$275,000 sold 2026-07

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$210,000

Price / Sq Ft

$144

Annual Taxes

$2,458

Monthly Tax

$205

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.17%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 12, 2026$210,000—
Currently listed—$210,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

6% above assessment

Total Assessed

$198,280

Land

$54,690

Improvement

$143,590

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 1908 Chestnut St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Brighton Elementary (VaHome School Score 3/10), 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 1908 Chestnut 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 1908 Chestnut St?+
Yes — Brikhouse Boxing and Fitness, LLC is about 0.2 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1908 Chestnut St?+
Jefferson Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1908 Chestnut St?+
Dollar General is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.1 mi).
Does 1908 Chestnut St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1908 Chestnut St built?+
It was built in 1920, per the listing record.

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

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1908 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10629415 · 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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