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$300,000
$170 / sqft · est. $1,915/mo →
4beds
3baths
1,765sqft
0days on market

519 Phillips Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

New ListingResidential · built 1955 · MOUNT HERMON

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1955

Price / sqft

$170

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,251/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10649751

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
1,765
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
11
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, PBR with Bath, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan, Security Sys

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link,Full

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2400
Subdivision
MOUNT HERMON
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Beautifully updated and move-in ready on a huge corner lot. Completely renovated in 2021: kitchen, bathrooms, windows, roof and HVAC. Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors, newer carpet replaced in 2024, 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths! New ductwork and attic insulation were added in 2025. The home also includes a whole-house water filtration system. Outside, enjoy the covered front porch, fully fenced yard, long driveway and a huge shed.

Listing courtesy of DeAnn Brenneman · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10649751

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

519 Phillips Avenue is a four-bedroom, three-bath home in Portsmouth, Virginia, built in 1955 and spanning 1,765 square feet. Two major military installations sit within four minutes, and a Kroger plus Kinley Park are steps from your front door — daily life is genuinely easy here.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 519 Phillips Avenue apart is its rare dual-base proximity: both Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are a four-minute drive away, making this one of the most commute-friendly addresses in the city. Add a mid-century footprint with four bedrooms and three full baths — more bathrooms than most homes of this era and size — and you have a property that punches well above its square footage for households that need flexibility.

MOUNT HERMON and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' most underrated cities — a place with genuine history, a working waterfront, and neighborhoods that feel lived-in and real. The area around Phillips Avenue sits in the western residential core of Portsmouth, where streets are lined with mid-century homes on established lots and neighbors tend to know each other by name. Kinley Park is just 0.1 miles away, giving the block an easy, walkable anchor for morning routines. Portsmouth's downtown and its Elizabeth River waterfront are a short drive east, offering restaurants, the Children's Museum of Virginia, and ferry access to Norfolk. If you are comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth, you'll notice quickly that this zip code delivers military convenience and urban access without the price premiums of the Virginia Beach corridor. The city sits within Norfolk County's broader metro fabric, connected to every corner of Hampton Roads by bridge-tunnel and interstate.

What's nearby

Everyday errands barely require a car from 519 Phillips Avenue. Kroger — including its bakery and deli counter — is 0.4 miles away, and a Walmart Online Grocery Pickup option sits just 0.7 miles out. Coffee before work is easy with Starbucks, Dunkin', and 7 Brew Coffee all within half a mile. When you want a quick bite, Wingstop and SNOWFOX Sushi are right there alongside the Kroger Deli. Kinley Park is a 0.1-mile walk, Turnpike Park and Seaboard Square are 0.4 miles out, and fitness is covered by Sports Performance House at 0.8 miles and Zenya Yoga Studio at 0.9 miles.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and four minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard — it's rare to find a single address that covers both installations this cleanly. For active-duty households managing shift schedules, deployment rotations, or dual-military logistics, that commute math matters enormously. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the four-bedroom layout gives you room to grow across multiple orders cycles without outgrowing the house.

For first-time buyers

Four bedrooms and three full baths at a 1955 build in one of Hampton Roads' most accessible zip codes — 519 Phillips Avenue is the kind of address that makes a strong first chapter. Kinley Park is a short walk away, grocery runs take minutes, and the neighborhood has the settled, established character that first-time buyers often find hard to locate. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Norcom High School and homes for sale zoned for Westhaven Elementary School will want to put this block on their list.

More buyer questions

How far is 519 Phillips Avenue from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately four minutes by car from 519 Phillips Avenue — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find among Portsmouth homes for sale in this price tier. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is equally close at roughly four minutes in the opposite direction.

What is the flood zone status for 519 Phillips Avenue?

Flood zone determination for 519 Phillips Avenue is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing flood insurance options with your lender or insurance agent.

Is 519 Phillips Avenue in an HOA?

Based on available property data, 519 Phillips Avenue does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, meaning no HOA dues or association rules apply — though buyers should confirm this during due diligence.

What grocery stores and coffee shops are near 519 Phillips Avenue?

Kroger, Kroger Bakery, and Kroger Deli are all 0.4 miles away, with a Walmart Online Grocery Pickup option at 0.7 miles. For coffee, Starbucks is 0.4 miles out, Dunkin' is 0.5 miles, and 7 Brew Coffee is also within half a mile — making 519 Phillips Avenue one of the more errand-efficient homes for sale in 23707.

How large is the lot and home at 519 Phillips Avenue?

The home measures 1,765 square feet across four bedrooms and three full baths, built in 1955 on a residential lot in Portsmouth, Virginia 23707. Specific lot dimensions are available in the property details section of this page.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth inside and out — reach out to schedule a walkthrough of 519 Phillips Avenue or to ask anything about the neighborhood, the bases, or the buying process.

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

Schools

VaHome School Score

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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

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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

$181

Sold $/sq ft

21d

Days on market

25

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

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Location & Neighborhood

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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

$1,915/mo

Principal & interest

$1,557

Property tax

$271

Home insurance

$88

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

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$218,000 – $300,000

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.

2108 Evergreen PL · 0.9 mi · 1,800 sqft$280,000 sold 2026-04
929 Mt Vernon AVE · 0.5 mi · 1,540 sqft$293,000 sold 2026-07
1805 Roanoke AVE · 0.8 mi · 1,614 sqft$284,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$300,000

Price / Sq Ft

$170

Annual Taxes

$3,251

Monthly Tax

$271

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.08%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 21, 2026$300,000—
Currently listed—$300,000—

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

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Market tempo

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Questions buyers ask

Is 519 Phillips Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Westhaven Elementary (VaHome School Score 1.8/10), William E. Waters Middle, IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 519 Phillips 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.
Does 519 Phillips Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 519 Phillips Ave built?+
It was built in 1955, per the listing record.

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The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of DeAnn Brenneman · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10649751

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519 Phillips Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23707 · MLS #10649751 · 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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