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20 S Colin DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701 - Main photo
$252,500
$273 / sqft · est. $1,597/mo →
3beds
1baths
924sqft
0days on market

20 S Colin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701

SoldResidential · built 1941 · PORTSMOUTH HEIGHTS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Beautifully updated & well-maintained home great for first-time buyers or someone looking to downsize! Features a renovated kitchen & bath, new HVAC, new water heater, and a newly built garage. Enjoy outdoor living on the covered deck with space to relax or entertain and has a huge yard. Move-in ready with major updates already done! Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and commuter routes, this home combines accessibility with everyday ease. A wonderful opportunity to step into homeownership with updates already done. Just move in and enjoy!

Listing courtesy of Kimberly Bedsole · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10630713

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1941

Price / sqft

$273

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,559/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10630713

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
924
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Porch
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

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

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
PORTSMOUTH HEIGHTS
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 2 Car, Driveway Spc
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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

$1,597/mo

Principal & interest

$1,310

Property tax

$213

Home insurance

$74

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

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$138,000 – $258,000

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.

119 Green Meadow DR · 0.5 mi · 928 sqft$250,000 sold 2026-05
5106 Johnson AVE · 0.5 mi · 900 sqft$138,000 sold 2026-06
50 Greeneland BLVD · 0.5 mi · 865 sqft$239,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$252,500

Price / Sq Ft

$273

Annual Taxes

$2,559

Monthly Tax

$213

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.01%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 21, 2026$252,500—
SoldMay 20, 2026$252,500—

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 20 S Colin Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Simonsdale Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), William E. Waters Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 20 S Colin Dr 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 20 S Colin Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 20 S Colin Dr built?+
It was built in 1941, 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

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Kimberly Bedsole · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10630713

Call or text (757) 777-7577

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20 S Colin Dr, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10630713 · 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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