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$350,000
$221 / sqft · est. $2,032/mo →
1,581sqft
9days on market

1909 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

ActiveMulti Family Residential · built 1900 · PARK VIEW

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Investor and owner-occupant opportunity in a designated Portsmouth Opportunity Zone. This 2-story duplex unlocks flexible income potential: run it as a traditional two-unit rental, or convert to the co-living model it was originally designed for, with up to 3 rentable rooms (2 up + 1 down). At approximately $800 per room market rent, the by-the-room scenario projects roughly $2,400 per month in gross potential income, giving an investor two paths to a strong cash-on-cash return. Three bedrooms and 2.5 baths across two stacked units. 2025 upgrades include luxury vinyl plank flooring and ductless mini-split systems, plus forced-air heat and central air. Eat-in kitchen, fireplace, covered patio, wood deck, fenced backyard, and a detached storage outbuilding. Low-maintenance vinyl and brick exterior. Public transportation is on the corner; the surrounding area is improving. All appliances convey.

Listing courtesy of Debbie Crevier-Kent · Cottage Street Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10639458

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Built in 1900, this 1,581-square-foot multi-family property on High Street in Portsmouth sits just three minutes from both Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth — a rare combination of historic character and unbeatable proximity to two major installations.

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Why this home stands out

Properties this close to two separate military installations — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth, both under three minutes away — are genuinely hard to find. Add a 1900-era build with over 1,500 square feet and the multi-family configuration, and 1909 High Street occupies a very specific niche in the Portsmouth market that doesn't come along often.

PARK VIEW and the Portsmouth real estate market

High Street runs through one of Portsmouth's most historically layered corridors, where early-twentieth-century architecture lines the blocks and the street grid still reflects the city's original layout. Portsmouth itself is one of Hampton Roads' oldest cities, sitting directly across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk and connected to it by the Downtown Tunnel and the Pedestrian Ferry. The city has a genuine, unhurried character — waterfront parks, a compact downtown with local restaurants and coffee shops, and neighborhoods where houses have stories. The area around 1909 High Street puts you within the urban core of Portsmouth, close to the medical district anchored by Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and within easy reach of the broader Hampton Roads metro. Whether you're commuting to the shipyard, the base, or across the water to Norfolk, the location is hard to argue with. Portsmouth multi-family real estate near the medical corridor is a distinct and practical corner of the market.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are straightforward from High Street. Downtown Portsmouth's shops, dining, and the Olde Towne historic district are just minutes away on foot or by car. The Elizabeth River Trail offers waterfront walking and cycling. Grocery options, pharmacies, and everyday conveniences are all within a short drive. The Portsmouth Pedestrian Ferry connects you to Norfolk's Waterside District without touching the tunnel. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth are both reachable in roughly three minutes, making the commute from this address about as short as it gets in Hampton Roads.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Three minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and three minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — that's the kind of commute that changes daily life. For service members and medical staff stationed at either installation, 1909 High Street puts you close enough that a mid-day errand home is actually realistic. A VA loan can make a multi-family property like this especially practical for military buyers.

For buyers drawn to character

There's something about a house built in 1900 that no new construction can replicate — the proportions, the details, the sense that the building has outlasted a lot of history. High Street in Portsmouth delivers exactly that kind of address, in a city that has been quietly preserving its architectural heritage for generations. If character matters to you, this block is worth a serious look.

More buyer questions

How far is 1909 High Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately three minutes away by car — one of the shortest base commutes available anywhere in Hampton Roads. The proximity makes this address particularly practical for medical staff and active-duty personnel assigned there.

How far is 1909 High Street from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is also about three minutes from the property, sitting in the same general corridor as Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Having two installations this close is an unusual advantage for this address.

What is the property type at 1909 High Street?

1909 High Street is classified as a multi-family residential property, built in 1900, with 1,581 square feet of space across the structure.

Is 1909 High Street in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase a multi-family property like 1909 High Street?

Yes — VA loans can be used to purchase multi-family properties of up to four units, provided the buyer intends to occupy one of the units as a primary residence. It's worth confirming current eligibility details with a VA-approved lender.

Curious about 1909 High Street? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this Portsmouth corridor well — reach out and they'll walk you through everything.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Multi Family Residential

Year built

1900

Price / sqft

$221

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,361/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10639458

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

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

$2,032/mo

Principal & interest

$1,816

Property tax

$113

Home insurance

$102

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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

319% of $109,730

City assessment record · taxes $1,361/yr

Land share of assessed value

26% — $28,390

Improvements $81,340 · assessor record ✓

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

$200,000 – $309,000

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.

25 Prospect PW · 2.3 mi · 1,578 sqft$287,000 sold 2026-06
71 Aylwin RD · 2.3 mi · 1,574 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-06
27 Afton PW · 2.3 mi · 1,631 sqft$309,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$350,000

Price / Sq Ft

$221

Annual Taxes

$1,361

Monthly Tax

$113

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.39%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 17, 2026$350,000—
Currently listed—$350,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

219% above assessment

Total Assessed

$109,730

Land

$28,390

Improvement

$81,340

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.

Market tempo

9 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1909 High 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 1909 High St 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 1909 High St?+
Yes — Effingham Street Family YMCA is about 1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1909 High St?+
Turnpike Park is about 0.1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1909 High St?+
Old Towne Market Place is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Da Snacc Attacc Restaurant and Lounge Incorporated (0.2 mi).
Does 1909 High St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1909 High St built?+
It was built in 1900, per the listing record.

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

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Debbie Crevier-Kent · Cottage Street Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10639458

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1909 High St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10639458 · 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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