For sale

$250,000

12 California Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701

2beds

1,098sqft

$1,640/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1942

-- sqft lot

$250,300 Zestimate^®

$228/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Quiet cul-de-sacBright light-filled living spacesBeautifully remodeled oversized bathroom

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sack, this charming 2 bedroom Cape Cod offers the privacy you’ve been searching for. Inside, you’ll find bright, light-filled living spaces, an updated kitchen with modern finishes, and a beautifully remodeled oversized bathroom. Minutes from shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this hidden gem is ready to welcome you HOME!

40 days

199

16

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Attic

Heating

Heat Pump

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

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

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Laminate/LVP, Other, Wood
Basement: Crawl Space
Attic: Permanent Stairs,Walk-In
Has fireplace: No
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,098 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Carport, Multi Car, Driveway
Has carport: Yes
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck
Pool features: None
Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Fenced
Has view: Yes
View description: Trees/Woods
Waterfront features: Not Waterfront

Lot

Features: Wooded

Details

Parcel number: 03350150
Zoning: UR

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1942

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: City/County
Water: City/County

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: All Others Area 21

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Portsmouth

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $228/sqft
Tax assessed value: $224,460
Annual tax amount: $2,783
Date on market: 6/17/2026

Estimated market value

$250,300

$238,000 - $263,000

$1,858/mo

Price history

Price history is unavailable.

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,783 +2.1%	$224,460 +1.3%
2024	$2,727 +4.5%	$221,680 +6.2%
2023	$2,609 +8.6%	$208,690 +13%
2022	$2,401 +19.2%	$184,730 +19.2%
2021	$2,015 +6.1%	$155,030 +6.1%
2019	$1,899 +3.3%	$146,090 +3.3%
2018	$1,839	$141,450
2017	$1,839 -5.7%	$141,450
2016	$1,950 +6%	$141,450
2015	$1,839 +2.4%	$141,450
2014	$1,796	$141,450
2013	$1,796	$141,450
2012	$1,796 -3.2%	$141,450 -3.2%
2011	$1,855 -0.7%	$146,090 -3.1%
2010	$1,869 -1.8%	$150,730 -1.8%
2009	$1,903 +2.5%	$153,450
2008	$1,857 +4.4%	$153,450 +8.7%
2007	$1,779 +8.6%	$141,180 +17.2%
2006	$1,638 +27.9%	$120,420 +35.4%
2005	$1,280 +12.3%	$88,910 +13.1%
2004	$1,140 +13.8%	$78,620 +11.5%
2003	$1,002 +4.2%	$70,540 +4.2%
2002	$962 +4.2%	$67,720 +4.2%
2001	$923	$64,990

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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