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3beds
1baths
1,060sqft
1days on market

804 Gay Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701

New ListingResidential · built 1940 · SIMONSDALE

About this home

Opportunity Awaits! This property offers approximately over 1,000 square feet on a 0.18-acre lot and is in need of some TLC. Bring your vision and plans to transform this property into a potential investment, rental, or resale opportunity. Ideal for experienced investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking for a project with upside potential. Property is being sold in its current condition. Conveniently located near the interstate and more! Call today for more information and to schedule your tour!

Listing courtesy of Jonathan Melvin · Benham Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10659861

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1940

Price / sqft

$156

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,503/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10659861

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,060
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Other
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1800
Subdivision
SIMONSDALE
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Bank Repo, Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Spec Warranty Deed

See more Portsmouth homes under $200K.

Sources: REIN MLS record

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How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

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

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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

13.4 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.

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

27d

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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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NMCP

Navy

14min·5.6mi

NNSY

Navy

12min·5.2mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

14min·6.4mi

USCG Finance Ctr

Coast Guard

24min·15.2mi

NSA HR

Navy

31min·13.7mi

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

$1,113/mo

Principal & interest

$856

Property tax

$209

Home insurance

$48

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

Price context — similar nearby homes

$150,000 – $265,000

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.

1022 Basie CRST · 1.9 mi · 1,018 sqft$245,000 sold 2026-02
300 Dwight DR · 2 mi · 1,000 sqft$240,000 sold 2026-07
121 York DR · 2.4 mi · 1,056 sqft$150,000 sold 2026-03

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$165,000

Price / Sq Ft

$156

Annual Taxes

$2,503

Monthly Tax

$209

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.52%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 28, 2026$165,000—
Currently listed—$165,000—

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.

Market tempo

1 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 804 Gay Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Simonsdale Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.3/10), William E. Waters Middle, Manor High (VaHome School Score 3.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 804 Gay 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 804 Gay Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 804 Gay Ave built?+
It was built in 1940, 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Jonathan Melvin · Benham Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10659861

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804 Gay Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10659861 · 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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