This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers nearly 1,000 square feet of potential and sits on a generously sized lot—ready for your vision! Whether you're an investor, renovator, or first-time buyer looking to build equity, this property presents a fantastic opportunity. It needs some TLC but has solid potential to become something special. Conveniently located near local amenities, this home is just waiting for the right touch. Don’t miss out—call today for more information and to schedule your private tour!
Under contract
$121,500
816 Gay Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2beds
920sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$132/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generously sized lot
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 07:27am
Listed by:
Jonathan Melvin,
Benham Real Estate LLC,
Melissa Dupuis,
Benham Real Estate LLC
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10582313

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: None, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 920 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
- Frontage length: 85
Lot
- Size: 7,405.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 89 x 85
Details
- Parcel number: 04240090
- Zoning: UR
- Special conditions: Bank Repo
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Simonsdale
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $132/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,460
- Annual tax amount: $2,343
- Date on market: 5/8/2025
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