Welcome to 1421 Des Moines Ave a thoughtfully updated bungalow that makes daily life simple. Four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a layout that flows. The open kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and plenty of cabinet space, while the main living area stays bright with neutral tones that go with any style.
The primary suite features dual sinks and a tiled bath, and the bedrooms include a ceiling fan for comfort. Step out back to a deck and fully fenced yard easy to maintain, great for pets or weekend get-togethers. The garage and driveway make parking simple, and the location keeps you close to everything you need shipyards, interstates, and downtown.
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Sold for $252,000
$252,000
1421 Des Moines Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
4beds
1,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$280,400 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$2,191 Estimated rent
Home value
$280,400
$266,000 - $294,000
$2,191/mo
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Fully fenced yardBright with neutral tonesGranite countertopsTiled bathOpen kitchenPlenty of cabinet spaceCeiling fan
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Details
- Parcel number: 01010030
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $2,100
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $230,620
- Annual tax amount: $2,860
- Date on market: 11/10/2025
- Date available: 12/29/2025
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Listing removed | $2,100$2/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,100+90.9%$2/sqft |
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| 10/24/2023 | Sold | $252,000+1%$180/sqft |
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| 9/20/2023 | Contingent | $249,600$178/sqft |
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| 9/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $249,600+64.2%$178/sqft |
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| 7/17/2019 | Sold | $152,000$109/sqft |
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| 5/3/2019 | Listed for sale | $152,000$109/sqft |
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| 5/3/2019 | Pending sale | $152,000$109/sqft |
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| 4/3/2019 | Pending sale | $152,000$109/sqft |
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| 2/26/2019 | Price change | $152,000-1.9%$109/sqft |
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| 12/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $155,000+675%$111/sqft |
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| 6/7/2018 | Sold | $20,000-20%$14/sqft |
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| 5/2/2018 | Listed for sale | $25,000-28.9%$18/sqft |
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| 12/28/2015 | Listing removed | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 12/16/2015 | Price change | $1,100-10.2%$1/sqft |
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| 12/5/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,225+16.7%$1/sqft |
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| 10/21/2012 | Listing removed | $1,050$1/sqft |
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| 9/13/2012 | Sold | $35,175+3.5%$25/sqft |
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| 8/22/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,050$1/sqft |
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| 7/26/2012 | Price change | $34,000-20.9%$24/sqft |
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| 5/31/2012 | Listed for sale | $43,000-52.7%$31/sqft |
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| 2/2/2012 | Sold | $91,000-39.3%$65/sqft |
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| 9/2/2011 | Listing removed | $150,000$107/sqft |
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| 2/28/2011 | Listed for sale | $150,000$107/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,860 +2.3% | $230,620 +1.5% |
| 2024 | $2,795 +4.6% | $227,230 +6.3% |
| 2023 | $2,671 +9.8% | $213,690 +14.2% |
| 2022 | $2,433 +14.4% | $187,150 +14.4% |
| 2021 | $2,127 +30.8% | $163,610 +16.5% |
| 2019 | $1,627 | $140,380 +12.2% |
| 2018 | $1,627 | $125,120 |
| 2017 | $1,627 -6.4% | $125,120 |
| 2016 | $1,738 +11.1% | $125,120 +4% |
| 2015 | $1,564 +2.4% | $120,320 |
| 2014 | $1,528 | $120,320 |
| 2013 | $1,528 | $120,320 |
| 2012 | $1,528 -3.8% | $120,320 -3.8% |
| 2011 | $1,589 -1.4% | $125,120 -3.7% |
| 2010 | $1,611 +29.5% | $129,920 +29.5% |
| 2009 | $1,244 +2.5% | $100,310 |
| 2008 | $1,214 +2.6% | $100,310 +6.9% |
| 2007 | $1,183 +27% | $93,870 +37.1% |
| 2006 | $931 +13.3% | $68,470 +20% |
| 2005 | $822 +12.8% | $57,050 +13.6% |
| 2004 | $728 +14.3% | $50,220 +11.9% |
| 2003 | $637 +5.7% | $44,880 +5.7% |
| 2002 | $603 +4.1% | $42,450 +4.1% |
| 2001 | $579 | $40,780 |
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Neighborhood: Prentis Park
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