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PortsmouthHIGHLAND BILTMORE21 Dekalb Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10627365 · record updated May 22, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
21 Dekalb AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23702 - Main photo
$1,550
$2 / sqft · est. $8/mo →
2beds
1baths
984sqft
51days on market

21 Dekalb Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702

Off MarketRental · built 1945 · HIGHLAND BILTMORE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Very nice renovated two-bedroom one bath home with a large fenced in backyard and a detached garage with storage. This FRESHLY painted home has NEW carpet, NEW fixtures in some rooms, solar panels on the roof and grounds maintenance is included. Don't miss out! Apply online at howardhannarentals.com

Listing courtesy of David Rivera · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10627365

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Rental

Year built

1945

Price / sqft

$2

HOA

None

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10627365

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
984
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link,Full
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
HIGHLAND BILTMORE
Unit / floor
1
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, 2 Space, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
03/31/2026
Disclosures
Noise < 65 dB, Pre 1978

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 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

16

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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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

$8/mo

Principal & interest

$8

Property tax

$0

Home insurance

$0

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

1% of $174,280

City assessment record

Land share of assessed value

40% — $70,500

Improvements $103,780 · 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

$175,500$290,000

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.

117 Edison AVE · 0.4 mi · 1,000 sqft$227,500 sold 2026-04
118 Dekalb AVE · 0.1 mi · 1,065 sqft$175,500 sold 2026-05
126 Appomattox AVE · 0.2 mi · 1,128 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,550

Price / Sq Ft

$2

Annual Taxes

N/A

Monthly Tax

N/A

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

N/A

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 1, 2026$1,550
Currently listed$1,550

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

99% below assessment

Total Assessed

$174,280

Land

$70,500

Improvement

$103,780

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 21 Dekalb Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Victory Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), Cradock Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 21 Dekalb 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.
Are there parks near 21 Dekalb Ave?+
GreenwoodSniffSpot is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 21 Dekalb Ave?+
Dollar General is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.3 mi).
Does 21 Dekalb Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 21 Dekalb Ave built?+
It was built in 1945, 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 David Rivera · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10627365

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21 Dekalb Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23702 · MLS #10627365 · 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.