An amazing opportunity to own a beautiful home that includes an additional sub-dividable lot! Inside the beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home you’ll find it’s rich with original character and historic touches. The heart of the home is the cozy library, complete with a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen with ample space while featuring a rare butler door that adds both functionality and vintage flair. Keep an eye out for the original milk door, a charming nod to the home’s historic roots. Outside, the property a beautiful garden space offering the perfect backdrop for floral enthusiasts, while the additional attached lot provides endless possibilities to either sell, expand your garden, create a play area, or simply enjoy a large yard where pets can roam freely. Schedule a showing to make this remarkable gem yours!
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$250,000
115 Maxwell Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702
3beds
1,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1932
0.3 Acres Lot
$260,500 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$1,971 Estimated rent
Home value
$260,500
$224,000 - $305,000
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Wood-burning fireplaceHistoric touchesBeautiful garden spaceAdditional sub-dividable lotOriginal characterOriginal milk doorLarge yard
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Listed by:
Samantha Senters,
1st Class Real Estate Flagship 757-995-1301
Bought with:
Danita Dawson
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10587605
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Library, Utility Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiator
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Cedar Closet(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate/LVP, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Det 2 Car, Off Street, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Picket,Privacy,Wood,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 04710060
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1932
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Highland Park - 027
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $229,020
- Annual tax amount: $2,024
- Date on market: 6/11/2025
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,840 +1.7% | $229,020 +0.9% |
| 2024 | $2,791 +11.1% | $226,940 +12.9% |
| 2023 | $2,512 +0.4% | $200,940 +4.4% |
| 2022 | $2,501 +18.2% | $192,390 +18.2% |
| 2021 | $2,115 +4.5% | $162,730 +4.5% |
| 2019 | $2,024 | $155,670 |
| 2018 | $2,024 | $155,670 |
| 2017 | $2,024 -5.2% | $155,670 |
| 2016 | $2,135 +5.5% | $155,670 |
| 2015 | $2,024 +2.4% | $155,670 |
| 2014 | $1,977 | $155,670 |
| 2013 | $1,977 | $155,670 |
| 2012 | $1,977 | $155,670 |
| 2011 | $1,977 +0.5% | $155,670 -1.9% |
| 2010 | $1,967 -6.8% | $158,660 -6.8% |
| 2009 | $2,111 +2.5% | $170,250 |
| 2008 | $2,060 +9.2% | $170,250 +13.7% |
| 2007 | $1,887 +7.6% | $149,730 +16.1% |
| 2006 | $1,754 +15.1% | $128,970 +21.9% |
| 2005 | $1,524 +13% | $105,810 +13.7% |
| 2004 | $1,349 +9.6% | $93,020 +7.3% |
| 2003 | $1,231 +4.3% | $86,680 +4.3% |
| 2002 | $1,180 +2.4% | $83,100 +2.4% |
| 2001 | $1,153 | $81,190 |
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Neighborhood: Highlands
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Victory Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Cradock Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10I.C. Norcom High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Victory Elementary
- Middle: Cradock Middle
- High: IC Norcom
Source: REIN Inc.. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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