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1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701 — Sold $286,000 by Kelly May
1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
Another pre-probate listing closed by Kelly May in Portsmouth City County, VA. Good work.
1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
Final sold price
SOLD$286,000
What sold at 1152 Melvin Dr, and for how much?
1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701 sold for $286,000 on June 9, 2026. The listing was handled by Kelly May of Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.. The property is a residential, 2 bath, 1,408 sq ft, built in 1956. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Portsmouth City County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $286,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 2 bath |
| Building area | 1,408 sq ft |
| Year built | 1956 |
| County | Portsmouth City County, VA |
| Listing agent | Kelly May, Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. |
| APN | 0621-0460 |
| MLS # | 10631623 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Portsmouth City County, Virginia from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth VA 23701
Property profile
- Address
- 1152 Melvin Dr
- City / state / ZIP
- Portsmouth, VA, 23701
- County
- Portsmouth City County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 2 bath
- Year built
- 1956
- APN
- 0621-0460
Mailing address
1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 10/20/2025
- Assessed value
- $324,500
- MLS #
- 10631623
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$203Calculated from a 1,408 sq ft building and $286,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value88%Sold price was 88% of the $324,500 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale232Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio5%Building footprint covers about 5% of the 30,928 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Kelly May of Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. guided the listing at 1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth VA 23701 in Portsmouth, Swell Realty Co represented the buyer, and Swell Realty Co closed the deal. That turned a pre-probate filing into a finished transaction. The home closed at $286,000. At LeadCruncher, we work with the agents who close these sales, and we want to help you find your next pre-probate lead.
- Kelly May, Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.
- Swell Realty Co
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701 sell for?
1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701 sold for $286,000 on 06/09/2026.
When did 1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701 sell?
The transfer of 1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701 was recorded on in Portsmouth City County, VA.
Who sold 1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701?
1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701 was listed by Kelly May, Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs..
Who represented the buyer of 1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701?
The buyer of 1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701 was represented by Swell Realty Co.
What kind of property is 1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701?
1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 2 bath. It was built in 1956.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Portsmouth?
LeadCruncher tracks pre-probate (also called inheritance or successor) leads across Portsmouth City County and nationwide. Each lead is identified from county death and estate records, giving you the chance to reach heirs before the property goes on the market. Use the Find Similar Leads button above to filter by VA and start with the freshest records.
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Portsmouth City County, Virginia from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
These references cover both halves of a pre-probate sale: where the Portsmouth City County, Virginia record lives, and what legally has to happen before it can be sold.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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