Open-layout fixer in Portsmouth, VA! Great starter home or investment with strong potential. Spacious flow, solid bones, and ready for your updates. Build equity and make it your own—don’t miss this opportunity!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (6/15)
$210,000
1908 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
3beds
1,456sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$210,400 Zestimate®
$144/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious flow
- 132 days |
- 151 |
- 10 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dean Rolle,
Iron Valley Real Estate HR 757-645-9700,
Jajuan Tillman,
Iron Valley Real Estate HR
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10629415
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Laminate/LVP
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 00570800
- Zoning: UR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brighton
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $144/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $198,280
- Annual tax amount: $2,458
- Date on market: 4/11/2026
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$210,400
Estimated sales range
$200,000 - $221,000
Rent Zestimate®
$2,203/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,459 +2.4% | $198,280 +1.6% |
| 2024 | $2,400 +5.1% | $195,160 +6.8% |
| 2023 | $2,283 +11% | $182,670 +15.5% |
| 2022 | $2,057 +20.3% | $158,210 +20.3% |
| 2021 | $1,710 +6.3% | $131,550 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $1,609 | $123,800 |
| 2018 | $1,609 | $123,800 |
| 2017 | $1,609 -5.9% | $123,800 |
| 2016 | $1,710 +10.9% | $123,800 +4.4% |
| 2015 | $1,542 +2.4% | $118,590 |
| 2014 | $1,506 | $118,590 |
| 2013 | $1,506 | $118,590 |
| 2012 | $1,506 -4.2% | $118,590 -4.2% |
| 2011 | $1,572 -1.7% | $123,800 -4% |
| 2010 | $1,600 -7.1% | $129,000 -7.1% |
| 2009 | $1,722 +2.5% | $138,880 |
| 2008 | $1,680 +1.6% | $138,880 +5.8% |
| 2007 | $1,653 +23.1% | $131,220 +32.9% |
| 2006 | $1,343 +10.1% | $98,720 +16.6% |
| 2005 | $1,220 +13.5% | $84,700 +14.2% |
| 2004 | $1,075 +12.4% | $74,140 +10% |
| 2003 | $957 +4.6% | $67,380 +4.6% |
| 2002 | $915 +4.1% | $64,440 +4.1% |
| 2001 | $879 | $61,880 |
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Neighborhood: Prentis Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Brighton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Cradock Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Manor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brighton Elementary
- Middle: Cradock 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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