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Updated Side-by-Side Duplex
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$330,000

827 Mt Vernon Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Two residential units offer three-bedroom layouts, central HVAC, and separately paid utilities.

Property Size2,336 SF
Price / SF$141.27
Days on Market38

Property Features for 827 Mt Vernon Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,336 SF
Property subtype Multi-Family

Units

Unit Mix 2 x 3BR/1BA
Multifamily Units 2

Additional Details

Highway Access Yes

Amenities

central air & heating

Building Details

Year Built 1918
Listing Agency: Shaffer Realty LLC
Listed By: Marty Miller
Source: Horakrealtygroup
Added: Jul 23 Changed: Aug 28 Last Checked: Aug 29 at 12:03PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Shaffer Realty LLC

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This side-by-side duplex at 827 Mt Vernon Ave in Portsmouth includes 2,336 square feet and was built in 1918. Each residence has three bedrooms, one bathroom, central air conditioning, and central heat. Recent updates have been completed, and the two units function as separate residences within the building.

Residents pay their own utilities. The property is near Olde Towne, Naval Hospital, the shipyard, the port, and interstate routes, placing several established employment and transportation destinations within the surrounding area.

Key Highlights

  • Side‑by‑side duplex with 2,336 square feet
  • Two units, each with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
  • Central air conditioning and heating in both units

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$20,287
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
6.15%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$405,740 $405.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$289,814 $289.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$225,411 $225.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,336 SF Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent. EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs. OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements. NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$31.4K $13.44/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.4K −$1.03/SF
EGI
$29.0K $12.41/SF
− OpEx
−$8.7K −$3.72/SF
NOI
$20.3K $8.68/SF
Area
Portsmouth County, VA
Vacancy
7.69%
Lease Rate
$13.44 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$405,740
Cap Rate 7%
$289,814
Cap Rate 9%
$225,411

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$289.8K
$253.6K – $338.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,287 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.15%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$267.2K
$233.8K – $311.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,703 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.67%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$743.7K
$650.7K – $867.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $52,059 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.78%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Hair Salon Spa & Massage Center Gym & Fitness Center Parking Lot & Garage

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

593
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 23707, VA

14,316
Population
7,216
Households
2
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
26%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
3.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,671
Density / Sq Mi
$51,070
Median Household Income
$37,932
Median Earnings
$1,076
Median Rent
$222,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two residential units offer three-bedroom layouts, central HVAC, and separately paid utilities.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 827 Mt Vernon Ave Portsmouth, VA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $330,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Side‑by‑side duplex with 2,336 square feet; Two units, each with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom; Central air conditioning and heating in both units
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