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$175,500

118 Dekalb Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702

2beds

1,065sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1955

-- sqft lot

$178,700 Zestimate^®

$165/sqft

$1,550 Estimated rent

Home value

$178,700

$152,000 - $209,000

$1,550/mo

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What's special

Fully fenced backyardSpacious lotFreshly paintedBedrooms have generous closetsSpacious kitchenAll appliances convey

Come check out this charming, affordably priced ranch in central Portsmouth. It is freshly painted and has original hardwood floors in the bedrooms and living spaces. The bedrooms have generous closets. You will enjoy the spacious kitchen and a laundry room that could also serve as office, craft or project space. The roof was replaced on both the house and shed with architectural shingles January, 2026. New gutters 2026. The home boasts a spacious lot with fully fenced backyard and is ready for relaxing, gardening, family and friends. It is the best price in the neighborhood. The detached shed offers plenty of storage space. Ready for you to move in or make your desired updates. Pre inspected for termites. Seller will provide letter for closing. All appliances convey. Washer, Dryer and Refrigerator are a year old or less. Many recent repairs and updates including electric panel. Beacon Park is about 2 blocks from your new home. 3 new windows coming. See it today.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Utility Room

Primary bedroom

Level: First

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Basement: Crawl Space
Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,065 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Porch
Pool features: None
Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
Waterfront features: Not Waterfront

Details

Parcel number: 05050010
Zoning: UR

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1955

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: City/County
Water: City/County
Utilities for property: Cable Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Highland Biltmore

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Portsmouth

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $165/sqft
Tax assessed value: $162,480
Annual tax amount: $2,015
Date on market: 4/7/2026

Price history

Price history is unavailable.

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,015 +2.7%	$162,480 +1.9%
2024	$1,961 +0.8%	$159,440 +2.4%
2023	$1,946 +14.3%	$155,650 +18.9%
2022	$1,702 +20%	$130,890 +20%
2021	$1,418 +8.8%	$109,110 +8.8%
2019	$1,304 +2.3%	$100,300 +2.3%
2018	$1,274	$98,020
2017	$1,274 -8%	$98,020
2016	$1,385 +10.4%	$98,020 +1.6%
2015	$1,255 +2.4%	$96,510
2014	$1,226	$96,510
2013	$1,226 -1.5%	$96,510 -1.5%
2012	$1,245 -2.3%	$98,020 -2.3%
2011	$1,274 -1.3%	$100,300 -3.6%
2010	$1,291 -7.1%	$104,090 -7.1%
2009	$1,389 +2.5%	$112,050
2008	$1,356 +9.5%	$112,050 +14%
2007	$1,238 +7.6%	$98,280 +16.1%
2006	$1,151 +15.1%	$84,650 +21.9%
2005	$1,000 +13%	$69,450 +13.7%
2004	$885 +10.3%	$61,060 +8%
2003	$803 +3%	$56,520 +3%
2002	$779 +1.1%	$54,890 +1.1%
2001	$771	$54,310