For sale

Price cut: $25K (8/13)

$300,000

1608 Bain St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

3beds

1,720sqft

$2,031/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1927

5,662 Square Feet Lot

$300,700 Zestimate^®

$174/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Peaceful viewsLarge fully fenced yardUpdated bathroomsOriginal hardwood floorsWalk-in closet in primary

If you have a love for timeless Victorian charm with modern comforts in the heart of Portsmouth, this is the new home you've been searching for! The diamond-pane windows on the upper front elevation evoke classic Gingerbread House architecture. This property includes TWO street blocks (1608 & 1600) With a large, fully fenced yard and peaceful views. The seller has carefully restored this home, blending original charm with modern updates. Features include original hardwood floors, updated kitchen with Gas Range and new fridge, updated bathrooms, Charming built-in diningroom cabinets, New sewer and updated plumbing in crawl plus a tankless water heater. Walk-in closet in Primary. Additional Information in Photo Gallery. Please reach out to Listing Agent for a private showing.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Attic, Breakfast Area, Utility Room

Living room

Level: First

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

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

Features

Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Pantry
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Windows: Window Treatments
Basement: Crawl Space
Attic: Scuttle
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Electric

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,720 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: 2 Space, On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck
Pool features: None
Fencing: Back Yard,Full,Wood,Fenced
Has view: Yes
View description: Trees/Woods
Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Frontage length: 50

Lot

Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Dimensions: 110 x 50 113 x 41
Features: Corner, Wooded

Details

Parcel number: 00600730
Zoning: UR/AE

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Shingle Siding, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1927

Utilities & green energy

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

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: West Park View

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Portsmouth

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $174/sqft
Tax assessed value: $263,920
Annual tax amount: $3,273
Date on market: 7/31/2026

Estimated market value

$300,700

$286,000 - $316,000

$2,041/mo

Price history

Price history is unavailable.

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,273 +2.3%	$263,920 +1.5%
2024	$3,198 +4.7%	$260,030 +6.4%
2023	$3,056 +7.3%	$244,460 +11.6%
2022	$2,848 +12.3%	$219,110 +12.3%
2021	$2,537 +8.4%	$195,140 +8.4%
2019	$2,340	$180,030
2018	$2,340 +4%	$180,030 +4%
2017	$2,251 -4.7%	$173,180
2016	$2,362 +6.1%	$173,180 +1.1%
2015	$2,227 +2.4%	$171,300
2014	$2,175	$171,300
2013	$2,175	$171,300
2012	$2,175 -6.5%	$171,300 -6.8%
2011	$2,328 +3.2%	$183,730 +1%
2010	$2,256	$181,920
2009	$2,256 +2.5%	$181,920
2008	$2,201 +14%	$181,920 +18.7%
2007	$1,931 +4.1%	$153,260 +12.4%
2006	$1,855 +24.3%	$136,400 +31.6%
2005	$1,492 +13%	$103,620 +13.8%
2004	$1,320 +14.1%	$91,030 +11.8%
2003	$1,157 +4.6%	$81,450 +4.6%
2002	$1,106 +3.4%	$77,860 +3.4%
2001	$1,070	$75,330