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4-Bedroom Duplex Corner Lot

1503 Elm Avenue Portsmouth, VA 23704

New
1503 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, VA, 23704
$300,000
For Sale
$300,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Portsmouth, VA

Property Size3,390 SF
Price / SF$88.50
Days on Market4

Property Features for 1503 Elm Avenue

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Zoning
URH
Standard status
Active
Size
3,390 SF

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount
4805

Utilities

Water front features
Waterfront

Building Details

Year built
1900
Roof type
Shingle
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency RE/MAX Ultra
840 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 204, Chesapeake, VA
Listed by Reigne Brown · License #225230979
Added: Jul 16 Checked: Jul 19 at 6:06 am
MLS# 10643938

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This for-sale duplex offers two four-bedroom units with contemporary paint and flooring. The property is set on an oversized corner lot with a partial fence, and the units feature unique layouts.

The duplex is located in Portsmouth, Virginia (23704) at 1503 Elm Avenue, and is listed under zoning code URH. The area is described as being near military bases, shipyards, naval hospitals, shopping, and entertainment, with access to freeways, bridges, and tunnels.

A practical feature for residents is separate metering for all utilities, which can simplify tenant move-in and ongoing utility management.

Key Highlights

  • 4‑bedroom duplex in Portsmouth with waterfront features
  • Separate metering for all utilities for each unit
  • Oversized corner lot with partial fencing

Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $53.7k $15.84
− Vacancy −$4.3k −$1.28
EGI $49.3k $14.56
− OpEx −$22.2k −$6.55
NOI $27.1k $8.01
3,390 SF · lease $15.84/SF/yr · vacancy 8.10% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$420.6K
$368.0K – $490.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,441 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.81%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$387.7K
$339.3K – $452.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,141 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.05%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.08M
$944.4K – $1.26M (±1% cap)
NOI $75,548 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 25.18%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Accounting Firm Electrical Service Furniture & Home Goods (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tattoo & Piercing Shop (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Catering Service Acupuncture

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two four-bedroom units with separate utility metering on an oversized corner lot with partial fencing.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1503 Elm Avenue Portsmouth, VA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4‑bedroom duplex in Portsmouth with waterfront features; Separate metering for all utilities for each unit; Oversized corner lot with partial fencing
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