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$291,000
$189 / sqft · est. $1,830/mo →
3beds
2.1baths
1,540sqft
4days on market

929 Mt Vernon Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Under ContractResidential · built 1910 · PORT NORFOLK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to 929 Mt Vernon Avenue, a beautifully maintained home offering comfort, style, and modern upgrades throughout. The heart of the home is the beautifully updated kitchen featuring modern finishes, ample cabinetry, and an open floor plan that seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, making it perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Natural light fills the inviting living spaces, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. The updated primary bathroom provides a fresh, modern retreat, while recent major improvements offer peace of mind, including a new HVAC system installed in 2024 and a new water heater in 2025. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, military bases, and interstate access, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect blend of modern updates and everyday convenience. Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours!

Listing courtesy of Myssa Sukkar · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10637082

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

929 Mt Vernon Ave is a 3-bed, 2.1-bath, 1,540-square-foot home built in 1910 in Portsmouth, Virginia — sitting just four minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth with Florida Park literally at your doorstep and a walkable stretch of local shops, cafés, and eateries within half a mile.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 929 Mt Vernon Ave apart is the rare combination of genuine early-20th-century character and an almost unbeatable location. Homes from 1910 carry architectural details — think original proportions, solid construction bones, and the kind of streetscape presence — that newer builds simply can't replicate. Layer on a four-minute drive to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and a walkable neighborhood packed with independent businesses, and this address checks boxes that most Portsmouth properties can't.

PORT NORFOLK and the Portsmouth real estate market

Mt Vernon Ave sits in one of Portsmouth's most established residential corridors, where tree-lined streets and century-old homes give the area a grounded, lived-in character that newer subdivisions can't manufacture. This part of Portsmouth blends working-class history with a genuinely walkable lifestyle — you're close enough to downtown Portsmouth to enjoy its waterfront energy, yet far enough away to feel like you're actually in a neighborhood. Florida Park is right outside your door, making morning walks or afternoon wind-downs effortless. The surrounding blocks feature a mix of long-term residents and newcomers drawn by the proximity to the naval medical campus. Portsmouth as a city has been quietly reinvesting in its historic core, and streets like Mt Vernon Ave reflect that momentum. The broader Midtown Portsmouth area offers a sense of community that's hard to find — neighbors who wave, sidewalks that actually get used, and local businesses that know your name. It's the kind of place where the address itself tells a story.

What's nearby

Daily life is genuinely easy from 929 Mt Vernon Ave. Della Ray's Cafe and Twisted Pig Ale & Smokehouse are both within two-tenths of a mile — whether you want a casual bite or a proper smoked-meat dinner, you're covered on foot. Grocery runs are a short trip to Fast 5 Grocery & Deli, A & A Seafood Market, or Bean Oriental Grocery, all within four-tenths of a mile. Corner Cafe and Starbucks are under a mile away for your morning coffee ritual. For fitness, DCo, Sports Performance House, and Zenya Yoga Studio round out the options at under a mile. Franklin Circle Park and Fountain Park add even more green space nearby.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and five minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — this address is about as close as it gets for active-duty families looking to minimize the commute. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the walkable neighborhood means a second car isn't a daily necessity. Three bedrooms, a half bath on the main level, and Florida Park right outside make this a practical, comfortable base for military life.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've been searching for a home with real bones — not a builder's interpretation of vintage style, but the actual thing — 929 Mt Vernon Ave was built in 1910 and carries the proportions and presence that define that era. The streetscape alone is worth the visit. Pair that with a walkable block full of independent restaurants, specialty grocers, and neighborhood parks, and you get a property that rewards buyers who know what they're looking for.

More buyer questions

How far is 929 Mt Vernon Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately four minutes by car from 929 Mt Vernon Ave, making it one of the closest residential options to the base. USCG Base Portsmouth is about five minutes away in the same direction.

What is the neighborhood like around Mt Vernon Ave in Portsmouth?

The area is a well-established, walkable residential corridor with early-20th-century homes, mature trees, and a mix of local restaurants, specialty grocers, and neighborhood parks within a short walk. Florida Park is directly adjacent to the property.

Is 929 Mt Vernon Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.

How walkable is 929 Mt Vernon Ave?

Very walkable — Della Ray's Cafe, Twisted Pig Ale & Smokehouse, Fast 5 Grocery & Deli, and Franklin Circle Park are all within three-tenths of a mile, and Florida Park is essentially at the front door.

Does 929 Mt Vernon Ave have a garage or off-street parking?

Parking details for this specific listing cycle are best confirmed with the current property disclosures, but the lot and street configuration on Mt Vernon Ave typically support off-street options — reach out to Tom or Dariya Milan for the latest specifics.

Want to walk Mt Vernon Ave and get a feel for the neighborhood? Tom and Dariya Milan know Portsmouth well — reach out and they'll set it up on your schedule.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1910

Price / sqft

$189

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,822/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10637082

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

$1,830/mo

Principal & interest

$1,510

Property tax

$235

Home insurance

$85

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$200,000 – $310,000

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.

71 Aylwin RD · 2.7 mi · 1,574 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-06
1 VICKERS CT · 2.5 mi · 1,622 sqft$310,000 sold 2026-04
34 Alden AVE · 2.7 mi · 1,504 sqft$260,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$291,000

Price / Sq Ft

$189

Annual Taxes

$2,822

Monthly Tax

$235

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.97%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
Price increasedJun 2, 2026$291,000+$11,000
ListedJun 8, 2026$291,000—
Currently listed—$291,000—

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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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 929 Mt Vernon Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Waterview Elementary, Churchland Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Churchland (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 929 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.
Is there a gym near 929 Mt Vernon Ave?+
Yes — DCo is about 0.9 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 929 Mt Vernon Ave?+
Florida Park is about 0 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 929 Mt Vernon Ave?+
Fast 5 grocery & Deli is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Della Rays Cafe (0.2 mi).
Does 929 Mt Vernon Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 929 Mt Vernon Ave built?+
It was built in 1910, 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 Myssa Sukkar · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10637082

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929 Mt Vernon Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23707 · MLS #10637082 · 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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