Welcome home to this charming, updated traditional cottage that beautifully blends classic character with sleek, high-tech modern upgrades! Situated on a generous 0.43-acre lot, this property offers the perfect balance of indoor luxury and outdoor freedom. Step onto the inviting screened-in front porch—an ideal spot for your morning coffee—before opening the door to a spacious, light-filled open floor plan. The heart of the home features a gorgeous kitchen boasting abundant counter space and a large center island with a built-in microwave, making entertaining a breeze. Retreat to the primary bedroom, complete with a stylish, space-saving soft-close barn door leading to a walk-in closet and convenient main-level laundry. The stunning, fully remodeled bathroom feels like a private spa, showcasing a modern vanity and a high-tech touch-screen mirror with multiple light settings and an anti-fog feature. Outside, the massive yard provides endless possibilities, highlighted by a large detached garage/workshop and expansive parking space for multiple vehicles, a boat, RV. , etc Don't miss this rare, move-in-ready gem—schedule your tour today!
For sale
$265,900
13 Shea St, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2beds
890sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
-- sqft lot
$267,100 Zestimate®
$299/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern vanityConvenient main-level laundryMassive yardStunning fully remodeled bathroomPrimary bedroomInviting screened-in front porchGorgeous kitchen
- 23 days |
- 324 |
- 21 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tonya Simpson-Feamster,
Southside Real Estate 757-210-6007
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10640559
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Laminate/LVP
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 890 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car, Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 04350170
- Zoning: RESIDENT
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Simonsdale
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $299/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $226,550
- Annual tax amount: $2,809
- Date on market: 6/20/2026
Estimated market value
$267,100
$254,000 - $280,000
$1,535/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,809 +1.5% | $226,550 +0.7% |
| 2024 | $2,768 +5.3% | $225,060 +7.1% |
| 2023 | $2,628 +11% | $210,230 +15.4% |
| 2022 | $2,368 +19.3% | $182,130 +19.3% |
| 2021 | $1,985 +6.1% | $152,700 +6.1% |
| 2019 | $1,870 | $143,880 |
| 2018 | $1,870 | $143,880 |
| 2017 | $1,870 -5.6% | $143,880 |
| 2016 | $1,981 +5.9% | $143,880 |
| 2015 | $1,870 +2.4% | $143,880 |
| 2014 | $1,827 | $143,880 |
| 2013 | $1,827 | $143,880 |
| 2012 | $1,827 -2.5% | $143,880 -2.5% |
| 2011 | $1,874 +2.4% | $147,590 |
| 2010 | $1,830 +3.7% | $147,590 +3.7% |
| 2009 | $1,764 +2.5% | $142,280 |
| 2008 | $1,722 +8.7% | $142,280 +13.2% |
| 2007 | $1,584 +8.4% | $125,730 +17% |
| 2006 | $1,461 +14.9% | $107,450 +21.6% |
| 2005 | $1,272 +12.1% | $88,340 +12.9% |
| 2004 | $1,135 +12.6% | $78,270 +10.2% |
| 2003 | $1,008 +3.3% | $71,010 +3.3% |
| 2002 | $976 +2.8% | $68,760 +2.8% |
| 2001 | $950 | $66,910 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Simonsdale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Simonsdale Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Wm. E. Waters Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10Manor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Simonsdale Elementary
- Middle: William E. Waters Middle
- High: Manor High
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