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PortsmouthOREGON ACRES4 California Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10619070 · record updated May 1, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
4 California AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701 - Main photo
4 California AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701 - Photo 2
$1,895
$2 / sqft · est. $10/mo →
2beds
1baths
968sqft
84days on market

4 California Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Off MarketRental · built 1950 · OREGON ACRES

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Marsh.

Frontage

Marsh ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This new-to-market rental home just oozes charm & boasts EXCELLENT condition inside and out! Completely and thoughtfully renovated, this home offers LVP throughout the downstairs, a brand new kitchen w/all new cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, back door access to rear yard & garage, brand new bathroom + very large laundry/utility room! One bedroom on 1st floor, and the whole second floor is HUGE, offering two shared rooms - would be a super-cool guest suite with separate sitting area, or a primary suite with an attached office, craft or hobby room.....the backyard is HUGE and offers a detached garage as well. Quiet, peaceful setting at the end of beautiful street! Easy access to Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Coast Guard Base, Shipyard and Rivers Casino! Approx 15 minute ride to Downtown Norfolk Business and Medical Hubs, 22 minutes to Naval Base Norfolk. Pets considered on a case by case basis, lease start date no later than 2.15.26, satisfactory credit required!

Listing courtesy of Lisa Saunders · RE/MAX Allegiance · REIN MLS #10619070

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Rental

Year built

1950

Price / sqft

$2

HOA

None

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10619070

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
968
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Breakfast Area, Utility Room
Interior features
Window Treatments
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior features
Wooded
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link
Waterfront
Marsh

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
0.2600
Approx. acres
0.26
Subdivision
OREGON ACRES
Unit / floor
1
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
ASAP
Disclosures
Crash Zone None, Noise < 65 dB, Pre 1978

See more Portsmouth waterfront homes.

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 9 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

Explore Brighton
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Portsmouth real estate

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

$10/mo

Principal & interest

$10

Property tax

$0

Home insurance

$1

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

1% of $183,010

City assessment record

Land share of assessed value

42% — $76,500

Improvements $106,510 · 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

$138,000$252,500

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.

105 Bolling RD · 0.2 mi · 909 sqft$190,000 sold 2026-03
9 Pollux CIR W · 0.6 mi · 950 sqft$155,000 sold 2026-02
20 S Colin DR · 0.7 mi · 924 sqft$252,500 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,895

Price / Sq Ft

$2

Annual Taxes

N/A

Monthly Tax

N/A

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

N/A

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedFeb 14, 2026$1,895
Currently listed$1,895

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

99% below assessment

Total Assessed

$183,010

Land

$76,500

Improvement

$106,510

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 4 California Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Westhaven Elementary (GreatSchools 1/10), William E. Waters Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 4 California Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 9 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 4 California Ave?+
Yes — Crunch Fitness - Portsmouth is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 4 California Ave?+
Farm Fresh International is about 0.7 miles away. The closest dining on record is Griff's Restaurant & Sports Lounge (0.3 mi).
Is 4 California Ave a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Marsh.
Does 4 California Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 4 California Ave built?+
It was built in 1950, 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 Lisa Saunders · RE/MAX Allegiance · REIN MLS #10619070

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4 California Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10619070 · 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.