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$299,900Last list price

2,336sqft

$128per sqft

Off the market since Oct 16, 2026

827 Mt Vernon Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Off MarketMulti Family Residential · built 1918 · MOUNT HERMON · MLS #10653295

Price per sqft$128compare with nearby sales Schools

ChurchlandHigh6.6

ChurchlandMiddle3.5

WaterviewElementary1.6

VaHome School Score Flood

Low / moderate riskZone X

flood insurance not required HOANoneno HOA fee on the MLS record Price while listed…checking price history Taxes$2,785/yrlast list price is 11% of assessment Condo feeNAnot a condo

Listing statusThis home is off the market

827 Mt Vernon Ave was listed for sale on Sep 11, 2026. The last list price was $299,900. It came off the market on Oct 16, 2026. It is not listed for sale in the REIN MLS.

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OverviewAbout this home

Come See This Side-By-Side Duplex In A Central Location Near Olde Towne, Naval Hospital, Shipyard, Port, And Interstates. Both Units Have 3 Bedrooms And 1 Bathroom, Central Air & Heating, And Tenants Pay Their Own Utilities. Inquire About This Property Today, But Please Do Not Disturb The Tenants.

Listing courtesy of Marty Miller · Shaffer Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10653295

Facts & features

TypeMulti Family Residential

Year built1918

Price / sqft$128

HOANone

Taxes$2,785/yr

CountyPortsmouth VA

MLS #10653295

Interior

Approx. sqft: 2,336

Construction & exterior

Style: Side by Side
Subtype: Duplex
Foundation: Crawl
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Vinyl
Fencing: Partial

Utilities & systems

Water heater: Electric
Water: City/County
Sewer: City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size: 140 X 40
Subdivision: MOUNT HERMON
Zoning: IL
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: SETTLEMENT
Disclosures: Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

A 2,336-square-foot multi-family home built in 1918 on Mt Vernon Avenue in Portsmouth. You're steps from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Daily errands and dining are within walking distance.

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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.

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Why this home stands out

This property sits in a well-established neighborhood with strong walkability to everyday needs. Built over a century ago, it carries the solid construction and character of early-20th-century Portsmouth architecture. The location offers exceptional proximity to two major military installations, making it a practical choice for anyone commuting to either base.

MOUNT HERMON and the Portsmouth real estate market

Mt Vernon Avenue runs through a working neighborhood where homes and local businesses sit close together, creating a lived-in streetscape. You'll find a mix of older single-family and multi-family properties, each with its own story. Portsmouth itself is a historic waterfront city with deep naval roots—the shipyards and medical center anchor the economy and daily rhythm. Getting around is straightforward: major roads connect you to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and the wider Hampton Roads area. If you're comparing Portsmouth homes for sale, this address puts you near the heart of the city's most active commercial and military corridors. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth will notice the walkability and base proximity here.

What's nearby

You're never far from what you need. Walmart Supercenter, Walmart Online Grocery Pickup, and other grocery options sit within a tenth of a mile. Rally's, Panda Express, Chick-fil-A, and other restaurants are equally close. Coffee runs are quick—7 Brew Coffee and Wawa are steps away, with Starbucks Coffee Company just two blocks out. For fitness, Sports Performance House and Zenya Yoga Studio are nearby. Parks including Seaboard Square, Kinley Park, and Florida Park offer green space within a short walk.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

About 4 minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and 5 minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard. VA loan financing is widely available in this zip code. The location cuts commute time significantly, and the property's established neighborhood means no waiting for infrastructure or new construction.

Room to grow

This multi-family property offers 2,336 square feet of space across multiple units, providing room to grow or generate income. The established neighborhood has mature trees and nearby parks like Seaboard Square and Kinley Park. Storage and layout flexibility come with the multi-unit structure, and you're close to everything you need without a long drive.

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

HighChurchland High School

6.6/10

MiddleChurchland Middle School

3.5/10

ElementaryWaterview Elementary School

1.6/10

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.

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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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NMCP

Navy

11min·3mi

NNSY

Navy

10min·4.1mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

12min·5.3mi

USCG Finance Ctr

Coast Guard

23min·14.1mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

27min·10.4mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

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’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

12.4 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’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — 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 neighborhoodBrighton

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.

$270KMedian sale · 12 mo

$170Sold $/sq ft

30dDays on market

16For sale now

$46KHH income

55.2%Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Neighborhood

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Value & historyComparables

Last list price vs. assessment11% of $2,617,828City assessment record · taxes $2,785/yr

Land share of assessed value72% · $1,887,100Improvements $730,728 · assessor record ✓

Price context: similar nearby homes$270,000 – $399,000The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for the last list price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

2770 Greenwood DR · 1.7 mi · 2,248 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-11

2954 Greenwood DR · 1.7 mi · 2,508 sqft$375,000 sold 2026-08

513 Water Lilly RD · 2 mi · 2,262 sqft$270,000 sold 2026-07

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$299,900

Price / Sq Ft

$128

Annual Taxes

$2,785

Monthly Tax

$232

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.93%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Sep 11, 2026	$299,900	—
Off market	—	$299,900	Last list price

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

89% below assessment

Total Assessed

$2,617,828

Land

$1,887,100

Improvement

$730,728

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.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

Home	Price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	$ / sqft
827 Mt Vernon Avethis home, last list price	$299,900	—	—	2,336	$128
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Questions about this home

Is 827 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 827 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 827 Mt Vernon Ave have an HOA?

No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

When was 827 Mt Vernon Ave built?

It was built in 1918, 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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