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$105,500est. $757/mo all-in · adjust →
3beds
2baths
896sqft
$118per sqft
162days on market

20 Dewey St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

ActiveResidential · built 1919 · 0.07 acres · TRUXTON · MLS #10637488

Price per sqft$118compare with nearby salesSchools
I.C. NorcomHigh3
CradockMiddle1.5
Douglass ParkElementary1.6
VaHome School ScoreFlood
Low / moderate riskZone X
flood insurance not requiredHOANoneno HOA fee on the MLS recordEst. payment$757/moall-in · 20% down · 6.75% · adjustPrice since listing…checking price historyTaxes$2,147/yrasking is 61% of assessmentCondo feeNAnot a condo

OverviewAbout this home

Opportunity to bring your vision to this 1.5-story home featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Offering plenty of potential, this property is ready for updates and personal touches to restore it to its full charm. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking to build equity or an investor seeking your next project, this home presents a great opportunity. Bring your ideas and make it your own! Conveniently located near the interstate and more! Call today for more information and to schedule your tour!

Listing courtesy of Jonathan Melvin · Benham Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10637488

Facts & features

TypeResidential
Year built1919
Price / sqft$118
HOANone
Taxes$2,147/yr
CountyPortsmouth VA
MLS #10637488

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
896
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Other
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0700
Subdivision
TRUXTON
Zoning
HR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Bank Repo, Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Govt Owned, Spec Warranty Deed

See more Portsmouth homes under $200K.

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor

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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

HighI.C. Norcom High School
3/10
Up 0.4 from 2024–25
MiddleCradock Middle School
1.5/10
Up 0.1 from 2024–25
ElementaryDouglass Park Elementary School
1.6/10
Down 0.5 from 2024–25

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.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NNSY

Navy

9min·2.4mi

NMCP

Navy

11min·2.9mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

22min·4.1mi

USCG Finance Ctr

Coast Guard

24min·11.2mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

30min·11.3mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

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

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 515529

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

11.6 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhoodBrighton

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.

$270KMedian sale · 12 mo
$170Sold $/sq ft
30dDays on market
16For sale now
$46KHH income
55.2%Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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CostPayment calculator

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

$757/mo

Principal & interest

$547

Property tax

$179

Home insurance

$31

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 & historyComparables

Asking vs. assessment61% of $173,120City assessment record · taxes $2,147/yr
Land share of assessed value29% · $50,000Improvements $123,120 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$91,499 – $228,000The 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.
1432 Victory BLVD · 1.6 mi · 900 sqft$135,000 sold 2026-08
1400 Victory BLVD · 1.6 mi · 898 sqft$120,000 sold 2026-07
8 Rodgers PL · 1.5 mi · 935 sqft$200,000 sold 2026-09

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$105,500

Price / Sq Ft

$118

Annual Taxes

$2,147

Monthly Tax

$179

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

2.04%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 1, 2026$105,500—
Price reducedOct 1, 2026$105,500−$10,000
Currently listed—$105,500—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

39% below assessment

Total Assessed

$173,120

Land

$50,000

Improvement

$123,120

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.

162 days on market: read it in context

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

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

HomePriceBedsBathsSqft$ / sqft
20 Dewey Stthis home$105,50032896$118
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 20 Dewey St in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Douglass Park Elementary (VaHome School Score 1.6/10), Cradock Middle (VaHome School Score 1.5/10), IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 20 Dewey 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.
Are there parks near 20 Dewey St?
Truxtun Historic District is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 20 Dewey St?
Dollar General is about 0.1 miles away. The closest dining on record is Kds soul food kitchen llc (0.2 mi).
Does 20 Dewey St have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 20 Dewey St built?
It was built in 1919, 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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20 Dewey St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10637488 · 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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