This cozy 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-family ranch in the heart of Portsmouth offers a wonderful opportunity to create a home that truly reflects your vision. With 864 sq ft of living space, the manageable footprint makes updates approachable while still providing comfortable living areas. The home needs some TLC, making it ideal for buyers eager to customize, renovate, or invest in a property with room to grow. Nestled on a generous 0.44-acre lot, the expansive lot offers plenty of outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the open setting. Whether you’re a first-time buyer looking for a project, a downsizer seeking a single-level layout, or an investor searching for potential, this ranch delivers charm, opportunity, and endless possibilities. Call today for more information and to schedule your tour!
Foreclosure
Est. $135,000
521 Beacon Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23702
3beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.44 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Manageable footprintSingle-level layout
- 9 days |
- 1,050 |
- 66 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 11, 2026 at 04:58pm
Listed by:
Jonathan Melvin,
Benham Real Estate LLC 757-354-4080,
Melissa Dupuis,
Benham Real Estate LLC
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10618600
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: None, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 05070170
- Zoning: UR
- Special conditions: Bank Repo,Govt Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Highland Biltmore
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $209,830
- Annual tax amount: $2,640
- Date on market: 2/3/2026
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,504/mo
Price history
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,581 +0.3% | $209,830 +1.9% |
| 2023 | $2,574 +12.4% | $205,950 +16.8% |
| 2022 | $2,291 +27.3% | $176,260 +27.3% |
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Neighborhood: Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Victory Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Cradock Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10I.C. Norcom High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Victory Elementary
- Middle: Cradock Middle
- High: IC Norcom
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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