# 1709 Des Moines Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23704

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/3ba single family, $300,000 ($196/sqft), built 1940, 1,528 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $1,605/mo. Listed 4 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $300,000 |
| Price/sqft | $196 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 1,528 |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Lot Size | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 4 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,517 |
| Estimated Insurance | $88 |
| **Total** | **$1,605** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Brighton Elementary
- **Middle:** Cradock Middle

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1940
- 0.12 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Fully renovated and move-in ready! Inside to open-concept layout featuring comfortable living and dining areas, plus a spacious eat-in peninsula, custom-designed kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of storage. It has a 1st floor spacious primary suite and beautifully updated bath with a tiled shower and new fixtures, including glass shower door. Fresh paint, new lighting, doors, fixtures, and energy-efficient windows add a fresh, modern feel throughout. Upstairs, you'll find a 3rd bedroom, half bath, lots of storage and a flexible space for an office or play area. Major updates include a new roof and water heater. Don't miss the charming under stair nook great for a pet space or cozy reading corner! A convenient laundry/mudroom leads to the newly fenced backyard, where a new deck is ready for entertaining or relaxing. A new shed and oversized driveway provide plenty of storage and parking. Call to schedule a showing!

## Location

- **Address:** 1709 Des Moines Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23704
- **County:** Portsmouth VA
- **Neighborhood:** PRENTIS PARK
- **Coordinates:** 36.825187, -76.318466
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=36.825187,-76.318466

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Thalyta Foskett
- **Brokerage:** Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty
- **Phone:** (757) 340-5555

## Primary Photo

![1709 Des Moines Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e57876b82a96c75ab4f65e16371d6d8al-f2536579369r.jpg)

*47 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1709-des-moines-avenue-portsmouth-va-23704-10646380)*

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**MLS#:** 10646380 | **Updated:** 2026-08-03
**Source:** listhub

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