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$1,650
2beds
1baths
8days on market

428 Russell St #1, Portsmouth, VA 23707

ActiveRental · built 1956 · WATERVIEW

About this home

Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home featuring beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and inviting character throughout. The comfortable layout is wonderful for relaxing or entertaining. Minutes from the Elizabeth River. Enjoy a shared backyard with a back patio and fire pit, great for summer evenings outdoors. Shared laundry privileges are available in the detached garage. Rent includes water, sewer, trash, and periodic lawn maintenance. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a comfortable home with convenient amenities and outdoor space. Don't miss out on this.

Listing courtesy of Bernard Harrell · Bunch Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10655852

Facts & features

Type

Rental

Year built

1956

HOA

None

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10655852

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Composite
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Partial

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
WATERVIEW
Unit / floor
1
Garage
No
Parking
Street
Possession
LEASE

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Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor

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See all Portsmouth homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23707, homes for sale zoned for Churchland High School, and homes for sale zoned for Waterview Elementary School. Nearby, look at Brighton homes for sale, Portsmouth waterfront homes for sale, Portsmouth condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Portsmouth.

How Far Is?

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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 (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 515529

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

9.6 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Brighton

Brighton is a neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia. It has tree-lined streets and a mix of home styles. They reflect the area's deep local roots.

$273K

Median sale · 12 mo

$171

Sold $/sq ft

23d

Days on market

20

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

What's nearby

Location & Neighborhood

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NMCP

Navy

13min·4.1mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

15min·6.3mi

NNSY

Navy

13min·5.1mi

NSA HR

Navy

29min·12.2mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

26min·11.6mi

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

Payment Calculator

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

$9/mo

Principal & interest

$9

Property tax

$0

Home insurance

$0

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

Comparables

Asking vs. assessment

0% of $364,560

City assessment record

Land share of assessed value

24% — $87,590

Improvements $276,970 · assessor record ✓

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,650

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

N/A

Monthly Tax

N/A

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

N/A

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 1, 2026$1,650—
Currently listed—$1,650—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

100% below assessment

Total Assessed

$364,560

Land

$87,590

Improvement

$276,970

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.

Market tempo

8 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Is 428 Russell St #1 in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Waterview Elementary (VaHome School Score 1.6/10), Churchland Middle (VaHome School Score 3.5/10), Churchland (VaHome School Score 6.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 428 Russell St #1 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.
Does 428 Russell St #1 have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 428 Russell St #1 built?+
It was built in 1956, 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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BH

Listed by

Bernard Harrell

Bunch Real Estate Inc.

Questions, showings and applications for this rental go to the listing agent.

Listing courtesy of Bernard Harrell · Bunch Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10655852

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428 Russell St #1, Portsmouth, Virginia 23707 · MLS #10655852 · 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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