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2906 Chestnut ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704 - Main photo
$275,000
$136 / sqft · est. $1,711/mo →
2,020sqft
35days on market

2906 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

SoldMulti Family Residential · built 1900 · BRIGHTON

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This income-producing duplex features separate water and electric meters, individual A/C units, and washer and dryer for each unit. Both units are currently rented as short to mid-term term rentals and stay consistently booked. Recent renovations include updated kitchen cabinets, countertops, appliances, remodeled bathrooms, and fresh paint throughout. Private off-street parking and privacy fence around the backyard. This is a turnkey property offering strong cash flow and open for short, mid, or long-term rental potential. Professionally managed and management company has availability to help the new owner keep the property as an investment property.

Listing courtesy of Erin Sherwood · Signature Homes · REIN MLS #10612726

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Multi Family Residential

Year built

1900

Price / sqft

$136

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,444/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10612726

Interior

Approx. sqft
2,020

Construction & exterior

Style
Over/Under
Subtype
Duplex
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Fencing
Back Fenced
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot features
Deck
Subdivision
BRIGHTON
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
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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Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

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

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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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

$1,711/mo

Principal & interest

$1,427

Property tax

$204

Home insurance

$80

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

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Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$136,100 – $380,000

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.

2100 Elm AVE · 0.5 mi · 1,988 sqft$265,000 sold 2026-05
1800 Prentis AVE · 0.6 mi · 1,890 sqft$270,000 sold 2026-07
1421 Wilcox AVE · 0.4 mi · 1,800 sqft$155,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$275,000

Price / Sq Ft

$136

Annual Taxes

$2,444

Monthly Tax

$204

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.89%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 4, 2026$275,000—
SoldFeb 5, 2026$275,000—

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 2906 Chestnut St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Douglass Park Elementary (GreatSchools 2/10), Cradock Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 2906 Chestnut 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.
Does 2906 Chestnut St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 2906 Chestnut St built?+
It was built in 1900, 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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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Erin Sherwood · Signature Homes · REIN MLS #10612726

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2906 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10612726 · 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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