Opportunity awaits with this 3 bed, 1 bath ranch style home offering over 1,200 square feet of living space. This home features a spacious yard, detached garage, and plenty of potential to make it your own. While it could use some updating, it's an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to add their personal touch or investors seeking their next project. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major highways! Bring your vision and unlock the possibilities this home has to offer! Call today for more information and to schedule your tour! Case#541-863504 IN (Insurable) Subject to Appraisal. Property is Owned by the US Dept. of HUD. Seller makes no representations or warranties as to the property condition. HUD Homes are Sold "AS IS". Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyers closing costs upon, upon bid submission.
For sale
$161,000
1520 Blanche Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
3beds
1,212sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,101/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$133/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageSpacious yard
- 5 days |
- 705 |
- 55 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jonathan Melvin,
Benham Real Estate LLC 757-354-4080,
Melissa Melvin,
Benham Real Estate LLC
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10647081
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: None, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,212 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Att 1 Car
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 05800290
- Zoning: UR
- Special conditions: Bank Repo,Govt Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Collinswood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $133/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $228,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,836
- Date on market: 8/1/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,150/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,836 +2.7% | $228,700 +1.9% |
| 2024 | $2,761 +3.3% | $224,470 +4.9% |
| 2023 | $2,674 +4.8% | $213,890 +9% |
| 2022 | $2,551 +15.9% | $196,230 +15.9% |
| 2021 | $2,200 +10.4% | $169,250 +10.4% |
| 2019 | $1,992 +2.8% | $153,240 +2.8% |
| 2018 | $1,937 +2.2% | $149,000 +2.2% |
| 2017 | $1,896 +1607.9% | $145,830 |
| 2016 | $111 -94.1% | $145,830 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,868 +2.4% | $143,710 |
| 2014 | $1,825 | $143,710 |
| 2013 | $1,825 | $143,710 |
| 2012 | $1,825 -4.9% | $143,710 -4.9% |
| 2011 | $1,919 +2.4% | $151,120 |
| 2010 | $1,874 -6.5% | $151,120 -6.5% |
| 2009 | $2,005 +2.5% | $161,700 |
| 2008 | $1,957 +4.8% | $161,700 +9.1% |
| 2007 | $1,867 +7.8% | $148,150 +16.4% |
| 2006 | $1,731 +15.3% | $127,280 +22.1% |
| 2005 | $1,502 +12.7% | $104,280 +13.5% |
| 2004 | $1,332 +13.5% | $91,890 +11.2% |
| 2003 | $1,174 +4.6% | $82,650 +4.6% |
| 2002 | $1,122 +5.4% | $79,030 +5.4% |
| 2001 | $1,064 | $74,950 |
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Neighborhood: 23701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Hodges Manor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Wm. E. Waters Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 3/10Manor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hodges Manor Elementary
- Middle: William E. Waters Middle
- High: Manor High
Source: REIN Inc.. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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