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3beds
2.1baths
1,640sqft
50days on market

2020 County St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Under ContractResidential · built 1920 · MOUNT HERMON

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1920

Price / sqft

$162

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,670/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10585298

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,640
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, PBR with Bath, Porch, Utility Room
Interior features
Walk-In Closet
Appliances
Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial,Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
None,Partial

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump W/A
Cooling
Central Air,Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
MOUNT HERMON
Zoning
NMU
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

This beautiful home is move in ready and located near the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Naval station and Downtown Portsmouth as well as many other amenities that Portsmouth has to offer! The home is 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Bathrooms & 1640 Sq Ft also the Washer and Dryer are included As-Is and the house was completely updated in 2015! Don't miss out on a quality home and schedule your tour today!!

Source: REIN MLS #10585298

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

A century-old three-bedroom home in Mount Hermon, Portsmouth, sitting three minutes from both Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard. At 1,640 square feet across three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, this 1920-built property puts daily errands, green space, and two major installations within easy reach.

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See all Portsmouth homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23704, homes for sale zoned for Norcom High School, and homes for sale zoned for Park View Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Portsmouth — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Brighton homes for sale, Portsmouth waterfront homes for sale, Portsmouth condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Portsmouth.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 2020 County Street apart is its rare dual-base proximity — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are each a three-minute drive, a combination that almost no address in the region can match. Layer on a walkable block with a park literally steps away, a Kroger under half a mile, and a full lineup of coffee shops and quick-bite spots, and the location does a lot of the heavy lifting for everyday life.

MOUNT HERMON and the Portsmouth real estate market

Mount Hermon is one of Portsmouth's established residential pockets — a grid of early-twentieth-century homes where front porches still face the street and mature trees line the sidewalks. The neighborhood sits in the southern part of Portsmouth, a city that punches above its size with a genuine waterfront downtown, a working shipyard heritage, and a tight-knit community identity that newer suburbs rarely replicate. Portsmouth is also one of Hampton Roads' more affordable cities, which is part of why families comparing Portsmouth homes for sale keep circling back to it. Mount Hermon itself feels unhurried — residential blocks give way to small commercial corridors without the sprawl you'd find further inland. Kinley Park is a one-minute walk from the front door, giving the block a neighborhood-anchor feel that residents genuinely use. Whether you're drawn by the architecture, the commute math, or simply the character of an older city neighborhood, Mount Hermon delivers a sense of place that newer developments are still working to build.

What's nearby

Daily life at 2020 County Street is genuinely low-effort. Kinley Park is 0.1 miles away — close enough for a morning walk before coffee. Turnpike Park and Seaboard Square are both 0.4 miles out for more open space. Groceries are handled by Kroger at 0.4 miles, with Walmart Online Grocery Pickup available at 0.7 miles as a backup. For coffee, Starbucks Coffee Company, Dunkin', and 7 Brew Coffee are all within half a mile. Wingstop and SNOWFOX Sushi round out the quick-meal options nearby. For fitness, Sports Performance House is 0.8 miles out and Zenya Yoga Studio & Yoga Academy — Portsmouth Location is under a mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Three minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and three minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard — it's hard to overstate how much that commute math simplifies military life. VA loan eligibility stretches further in a market like Portsmouth, and a 1920-built home with genuine character beats a cookie-cutter build near the gate every time. Families who've done the math on homes for sale in Portsmouth keep landing on blocks like this one.

For first-time buyers

A 1920-built home with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, and 1,640 square feet in an established neighborhood — that's a real house, not a starter compromise. Mount Hermon gives first-time buyers a walkable block, a park within sight, and a Kroger under half a mile, all without requiring a long commute to make the numbers work. Homes for sale in 23704 at this scale are worth a serious look.

More buyer questions

How far is 2020 County Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately three minutes by car — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find anywhere in Hampton Roads. The proximity is a consistent draw for medical staff and military households alike.

How far is 2020 County Street from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is also about three minutes from the address, making 2020 County Street one of the rare homes with near-equal access to two major installations simultaneously.

What school zone does 2020 County Street fall in?

Buyers and families comparing homes for sale zoned for Norcom High School and homes for sale zoned for Park View Elementary School will want to verify current zoning directly with Portsmouth Public Schools, as boundaries can change between listing cycles.

Is 2020 County Street in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. We recommend reviewing that information and consulting with your lender or insurer for the most current FEMA designation.

Are there parks within walking distance of 2020 County Street?

Kinley Park is just 0.1 miles away — essentially at the end of the block — and both Turnpike Park and Seaboard Square are 0.4 miles out, giving the neighborhood solid green-space access on foot.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Mount Hermon and the Portsmouth market well. Reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 2020 County Street.

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

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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.

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.

$285K

Median sale · 12 mo

$180

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

22

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

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

$1,591/mo

Principal & interest

$1,375

Property tax

$139

Home insurance

$77

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 & history

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

113% of $235,070

City assessment record · taxes $1,670/yr

Land share of assessed value

19% — $45,790

Improvements $189,280 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$200,000 – $307,500

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.

54 Burtis ST · 2.3 mi · 1,626 sqft$235,000 sold 2026-07
88 Aylwin RD · 2.3 mi · 1,602 sqft$260,000 sold 2026-08
87 Dahlgren AVE · 2.5 mi · 1,633 sqft$265,000 sold 2026-02

Own a home nearby? See what it is worth today — What's your Portsmouth home worth?

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$265,000

Price / Sq Ft

$162

Annual Taxes

$1,670

Monthly Tax

$139

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.63%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMar 16, 2026$265,000—
Currently listed—$265,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

13% above assessment

Total Assessed

$235,070

Land

$45,790

Improvement

$189,280

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

Is 2020 County St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Park View Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.6/10), Churchland Middle (VaHome School Score 2.7/10), IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 2020 County 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 2020 County St?+
Turnpike Park is about 0 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 2020 County St?+
Old Towne Market Place is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Da Snacc Attacc Restaurant and Lounge Incorporated (0.3 mi).
Does 2020 County St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 2020 County St built?+
It was built in 1920, 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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2020 County St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10585298 · 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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