$2,400 / Month
12 Benton Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23702
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757-942-5203
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
2
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Square Feet
1,095 sq ft
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Available
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Highlights
- Government Subsidized Program
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Property has 1 Level
12 Benton Ave
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About This Home
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Act fast! This 3BR/2BA home is listed for sale or rent whichever comes first. $2,400/mo with a huge fenced backyard, perfect for pets or entertaining. Applications are required for showings. Contact the listing agent ASAP to apply this one won t last!
12 Benton Ave is a house located in Portsmouth County and the 23702 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Portsmouth City Public Schools attendance zone.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities.
Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family Detached Home
Year Built
Built in 1925
Basement
Crawl Space
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
2 Bedrooms
Farming
Government Subsidized Program
Home Design
Asphalt Shingled Roof
Interior Spaces
Laminate Flooring
1,095 Sq Ft Home
Property has 1 Level
Blinds
Kitchen
Electric Range
Dishwasher
Listing and Financial Details
Section 8 Allowed
Lot Details
0.27 Acre Lot
Parking
1 Car Attached Garage
Schools
Victory Elementary School
Churchland Middle School
Manor High School
Utilities
Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Electric Water Heater
Community Details
Overview
Highland Biltmore Subdivision
Pet Policy
No Pets Allowed
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
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Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
Situated directly across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk, Portsmouth is a vibrant city steeped in its deep historical roots. The heart of the city is Olde Towne, which stretches along tree-lined High Street with a slew of delectable restaurants, charming cafes, and specialty boutiques in historic brick buildings.
The expansive Children’s Museum of Virginia, the largest children’s museum in the state, is also located in Olde Towne. History buffs delight in Portsmouth’s numerous specialty museums, including the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Lightship Portsmouth Museum, and the Railroad Museum of Virginia.
Portsmouth is home to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, a United States Navy facility that is both historic and active. A host of scenic parks keep Portsmouth residents active, such as Paradise Creek Nature Park, Portsmouth City Park, and Churchland Park.
Learn more about living in Portsmouth
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.1 mi |
12 Benton Ave is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Tidewater C.C., Portsmouth. It is also near Tidewater C.C., Norfolk Campus and Eastern Virginia Medical Sch..
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
421 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
589 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
533 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,236 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
522 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Portsmouth include Civic Plaza, located 5.2 miles from 12 Benton Ave. 12 Benton Ave is near Norfolk International, located 11.5 miles or 22 minutes away, and Newport News/Williamsburg International, located 34.1 miles or 49 minutes away.
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.9 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.0 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi |
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Drive: | 34 min | 21.9 mi |
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Drive: | 55 min | 42.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Norfolk International
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Drive: | 22 min | 11.5 mi |
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Newport News/Williamsburg International
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Drive: | 49 min | 34.1 mi |
Time and distance from 12 Benton Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
12 Benton Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 2-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Children's Museum of Virginia
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi |
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Nauticus
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.6 mi |
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Fred Heutte Center
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.2 mi |
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Virginia Zoo
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.2 mi |
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Chesapeake Arboretum
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Drive: | 16 min | 10.7 mi |
12 Benton Ave has 5 parks within 10.7 miles, including Children's Museum of Virginia, Nauticus, and Fred Heutte Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.1 mi |
12 Benton Ave has 3 hospitals within 6.1 miles, the nearest is Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center which is 2.7 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.0 mi |
12 Benton Ave has 3 military bases within 9.0 miles, the nearest is Norfolk Naval Shipyard which is 2.7 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
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About the Listing Agent
Dycallon James
Keller Williams Town Center
Dycallon (DC) James has had a passion for helping clients in NC and VA achieves homeownership and investment goals since 2019. He was motivated to get into real estate from his desire to help people. Since those humble beginnings, DC has achieved his VA real estate agent license, NC real estate broker license, and his NC real estate instructor’s license. With direct and indirect involvement in over 200 closings, DC has extensive knowledge of the market in NC and VA. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, looking for a property to flip, wanting to buy a vacation home, or looking to sell a home of your own, DC would love to walk you through the entire process. When he’s not helping people find their dream home, DC can be found out fishing, on vacation, or hanging out with family.
MLS Number: 69000
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12 Benton Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23702