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PortsmouthPRENTIS PARK1925 Elm Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10630012 · record updated Jun 22, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$120,000
$67 / sqft · est. $887/mo →
1,800sqft
63days on market

1925 Elm Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Under ContractMulti Family Residential · built 1934 · PRENTIS PARK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Opportunity awaits on Elm Street in the heart of Portsmouth! This 1930s duplex is packed with original character and ready for a full transformation. Featuring classic architectural details from a bygone era, this property offers the chance to restore and reimagine a true piece of history. This two-unit home sits on a spacious lot and has endless potential for renovation, rental income, or a complete redevelopment project. With solid bones and vintage charm, the possibilities are wide open for the right buyer with vision.Conveniently located near downtown, shipyards, and major commuter routes, this property is perfectly positioned for future value growth. Sold strictly as-is. Cash or rehab financing only. Bring your contractor and your imagination—the rewards could be substantial!

Listing courtesy of Kalynn Wachs · Real Broker LLC · REIN MLS #10630012

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Multi Family Residential

Year built

1934

Price / sqft

$67

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,753/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10630012

Interior

Approx. sqft
1,800

Construction & exterior

Style
Over/Under
Subtype
Duplex
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Other
Exterior
Vinyl
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
PRENTIS PARK
Zoning
URH
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
CLOSING
Miscellaneous
Fixer Upper
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Portsmouth homes under $200K.

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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

14

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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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$887/mo

Principal & interest

$623

Property tax

$229

Home insurance

$35

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

54% of $222,040

City assessment record · taxes $2,753/yr

Land share of assessed value

25% — $54,690

Improvements $167,350 · 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

$250,000$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.

108 Channing AVE · 1.8 mi · 1,800 sqft$250,000 sold 2026-06
45 Prospect PW · 1.6 mi · 1,750 sqft$302,000 sold 2026-05
13 Kennedy DR · 1.5 mi · 1,682 sqft$298,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$120,000

Price / Sq Ft

$67

Annual Taxes

$2,753

Monthly Tax

$229

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

2.29%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 20, 2026$120,000
Currently listed$120,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

46% below assessment

Total Assessed

$222,040

Land

$54,690

Improvement

$167,350

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

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1925 Elm Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Brighton Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Cradock Middle, IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1925 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 1925 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 1925 Elm Ave?+
Scotts Creek Park is about 0.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1925 Elm Ave?+
Martha's Mini Mart is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Jaliyah’s (0.3 mi).
Does 1925 Elm Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1925 Elm Ave built?+
It was built in 1934, per the listing record.

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

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 Kalynn Wachs · Real Broker LLC · REIN MLS #10630012

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1925 Elm Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10630012 · 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.