Fall in love with this charming vintage bungalow nestled along the marsh, where privacy, character, and natural beauty create a peaceful retreat that feels far removed from the everyday. While a few finishing touches remain, many of the home's most important updates have already been completed. Recent improvements include a fully renovated kitchen and laundry room (2020), a new 30-year architectural roof installed in May 2021, and central heating and air conditioning added for year-round comfort. Set on a spacious half-acre lot with picturesque river and marsh views, the property offers a peaceful setting frequented by waterfowl, deer, and foxes. A detached garage/workshop provides space for hobbies, storage, or projects. Rich in character, this bungalow features many original architectural details that have been thoughtfully preserved, showcasing its charm and craftsmanship. With updates already in place, this is a rare opportunity to create the marshside retreat you've always envisioned!
For sale
$285,000
13 California Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2beds
936sqft
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
0.46 Acres Lot
$285,100 Zestimate®
$304/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charm and craftsmanshipCharming vintage bungalowSpacious half-acre lotNestled along the marshRich in character
- 32 days |
- 383 |
- 23 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heather Heishman,
Keller Williams Capital Props. 703-964-1290
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10640998
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Office/Study, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 936 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car, Off Street, Driveway, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Laundry
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Marsh, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Marsh
- Waterfront features: Marsh, River Front
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 03350210
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- 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: Oregon Acres
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $304/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $226,770
- Annual tax amount: $2,812
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
Estimated market value
$285,100
$271,000 - $299,000
$1,629/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,812 +1.8% | $226,770 +1% |
| 2024 | $2,761 +3.3% | $224,500 +5% |
| 2023 | $2,674 +8.9% | $213,880 +13.3% |
| 2022 | $2,454 +19.9% | $188,790 +19.9% |
| 2021 | $2,047 +5.6% | $157,450 +5.6% |
| 2019 | $1,939 +2.6% | $149,170 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $1,890 | $145,380 |
| 2017 | $1,890 -5.5% | $145,380 |
| 2016 | $2,001 +5.9% | $145,380 |
| 2015 | $1,890 +2.4% | $145,380 |
| 2014 | $1,846 | $145,380 |
| 2013 | $1,846 | $145,380 |
| 2012 | $1,846 -2.5% | $145,380 -2.5% |
| 2011 | $1,894 -0.1% | $149,170 -2.5% |
| 2010 | $1,897 +0.7% | $152,960 +0.7% |
| 2009 | $1,883 +2.5% | $151,850 |
| 2008 | $1,837 +4.1% | $151,850 +8.4% |
| 2007 | $1,765 +13.1% | $140,090 +22% |
| 2006 | $1,561 +19% | $114,800 +26% |
| 2005 | $1,312 +12% | $91,090 +12.7% |
| 2004 | $1,172 +14.3% | $80,800 +11.9% |
| 2003 | $1,025 +4.2% | $72,180 +4.2% |
| 2002 | $984 +4.5% | $69,280 +4.5% |
| 2001 | $942 | $66,320 |
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Neighborhood: Oregon Acres
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Westhaven Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Wm. E. Waters Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10Manor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Westhaven Elementary
- Middle: William E. Waters Middle
- High: Manor High
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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