Portsmouth › BRIGHTON › 2000 Effingham St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10603618 · record updated Mar 14, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold

2000 Effingham ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704 - Main photo

$299,900

5beds

3baths

2,000sqft

154days on market

2000 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Name: 2000 Effingham ST, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
Brand: Michael Brown Real Estate LLC
Price: 299900 USD
Availability: SoldOut

SoldResidential · built 1910 · BRIGHTON

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

BUYERS WILL LOVE THIS REMODELED FIVE BEDROOM THREE BATH HOUSE. THE EAT-IN KITCHEN IS COMPLETELY REMODELED WITH NEW KITCHEN CABINETS ,STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCE AND GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND ALL NEW BEDROOMS . ALL BEDROOMS HAS REMOTE CONTROLLED CEILING FANS.

Listing courtesy of Michael Brown Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10603618

Schools

ElementaryBrighton Elementary School
5/10
MiddleCradock Middle School
3/10
HighManor High School
2/10

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1910

Price / sqft

$150

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,319/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10603618

Interior

Bedrooms: 5
Full baths: 3
Approx. sqft: 2,000
Stories: 2
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath: Yes
Total rooms: 8
Appliances: 220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style: Cape Cod
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Crawl
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Vinyl
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

Lot size: 0.0600
Subdivision: BRIGHTON
Zoning: UR
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: No
Parking: Street
Possession: CLOSING
Disclosures: Disclosure Statement

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

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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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

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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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

$1,754/mo

Down payment20% · $59,980

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$1,556

Property tax

$110

Home insurance

$87

PMI

None

HOA

None

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Value & history

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$181,800 – $381,000

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.

28 Alden AVE · 1.5 mi · 1,936 sqft$205,000 sold 2026-04

17 Prospect PW · 1.6 mi · 2,050 sqft$255,000 sold 2026-02

429 Forecastle ST · 1.6 mi · 1,903 sqft$381,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$299,900

Price / Sq Ft

$150

Annual Taxes

$1,319

Monthly Tax

$110

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.44%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Dec 6, 2025	$299,900	—
Sold	Mar 11, 2026	$299,900	—

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Comparable Properties

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 2000 Effingham St in a good school zone?+

The assigned zones on the listing record are Brighton Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Cradock Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is 2000 Effingham 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 2000 Effingham St?+

Yes — Brikhouse Boxing and Fitness, LLC is about 0.1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.

Are there parks near 2000 Effingham St?+

Jefferson Park is about 0.2 miles away.

Where is the nearest grocery store to 2000 Effingham St?+

Dollar General is about 0.1 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.1 mi).

Does 2000 Effingham St have an HOA?+

No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

When was 2000 Effingham St built?+

It was built in 1910, 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

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Michael Brown Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10603618

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2000 Effingham St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10603618 · 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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