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742 Mt Vernon AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23707 - Main photo
1,286sqft
68days on market

742 Mt Vernon Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Off MarketMulti Family Residential · built 1905 · PORT NORFOLK

About this home

Great investment opportunity! Newly rehabbed downstairs unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, new appliances, granite countertops, paint, light fixtures, LVP floors and is currently being rented. Upstairs unit includes 1 bedroom and bathroom. Close to local shopping, parks, Portsmouth Naval Medical, and interstate. Inquire today!

Listing courtesy of Joshua Britt · Prodigy Realty · REIN MLS #10617635

Facts & features

Type

Multi Family Residential

Year built

1905

Price / sqft

$167

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,079/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10617635

Interior

Approx. sqft
1,286

Construction & exterior

Style
Over/Under
Subtype
Duplex
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl,Wood

Utilities & systems

Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
140 X 30
Subdivision
PORT NORFOLK
Zoning
IL
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor

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How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each. Straight-line distances in “What’s nearby” are shorter.

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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

10.9 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

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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

9min·2.8mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

12min·5.3mi

NNSY

Navy

10min·4.1mi

NSA HR

Navy

26min·10.8mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

23min·10.2mi

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

$1,268/mo

Principal & interest

$1,116

Property tax

$90

Home insurance

$63

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

247% of $87,020

City assessment record · taxes $1,079/yr

Land share of assessed value

18% — $15,410

Improvements $71,610 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$192,000 – $364,500

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.

14 Fairview CIR S · 2.6 mi · 1,300 sqft$192,000 sold 2026-04
408 Forecastle ST · 2.7 mi · 1,272 sqft$364,500 sold 2026-02
334 Forecastle ST · 2.7 mi · 1,300 sqft$359,900 sold 2026-08

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$215,000

Price / Sq Ft

$167

Annual Taxes

$1,079

Monthly Tax

$90

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.50%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMar 2, 2026$215,000—
Currently listed—$215,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

147% above assessment

Total Assessed

$87,020

Land

$15,410

Improvement

$71,610

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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Questions buyers ask

Is 742 Mt Vernon Ave 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 742 Mt Vernon 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 742 Mt Vernon Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 742 Mt Vernon Ave built?+
It was built in 1905, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Joshua Britt · Prodigy Realty · REIN MLS #10617635

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742 Mt Vernon Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23707 · MLS #10617635 · 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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