Charming ranch-style home located in an established neighborhood with beautiful water views and tons of potential! This home features a spacious open living and dining area with a flexible layout that allows for multiple furniture configurations, making the space feel bright and inviting. The large backyard sits right on the water, offering a peaceful setting great for relaxing, entertaining, or creating your own outdoor retreat. A covered carport provides convenient parking and additional storage. This home does need some cosmetic TLC, but with a little vision and updating, it can truly shine and become the perfect starter home, investment opportunity, or place to grow for years to come. Conveniently located with easy access to the interstate, shipyard, downtown waterfront district, and Rivers Casino. Just minutes to the Coast Guard Base, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, and approximately 25 minutes to Naval Station Norfolk. Great location, great lot, and endless potential!
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$240,000
17 Rivercrest Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
3beds
1,198sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
-- sqft lot
$243,800 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$2,064 Estimated rent
Home value
$243,800
$197,000 - $302,000
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Charming ranch-style homeGreat lotFlexible layoutBeautiful water views
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Listed by:
Mechelle Richards,
KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake 757-361-0106,
Dan Richards,
KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake
Bought with:
Dani Brinson
KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10625740
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,198 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport, Multi Car, Driveway, On Street
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Fenced
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Deep Water, Navigable Water, Riparian Rights, River Front, Tidal
Details
- Parcel number: 04310220
- Zoning: UR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
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: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $220,870
- Annual tax amount: $2,739
- Date on market: 3/19/2026
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,739 +2.6% | $220,870 +1.7% |
| 2024 | $2,670 +4.8% | $217,110 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $2,549 +13.3% | $203,940 +17.8% |
| 2022 | $2,251 +13.1% | $173,120 +13.1% |
| 2021 | $1,989 +11.1% | $153,030 +11.1% |
| 2019 | $1,790 | $137,680 |
| 2018 | $1,790 -1.3% | $137,680 -1.3% |
| 2017 | $1,814 +276.9% | $139,560 |
| 2016 | $481 -73.1% | $139,560 +1.4% |
| 2015 | $1,790 +2.4% | $137,680 |
| 2014 | $1,749 | $137,680 |
| 2013 | $1,749 | $137,680 |
| 2012 | $1,749 -6.4% | $137,680 -6.4% |
| 2011 | $1,868 -3.7% | $147,090 -6% |
| 2010 | $1,940 -5.3% | $156,490 -5.3% |
| 2009 | $2,050 +2.5% | $165,290 |
| 2008 | $2,000 +6.6% | $165,290 +11% |
| 2007 | $1,877 +10.2% | $148,960 +19% |
| 2006 | $1,703 +10.6% | $125,200 +17.1% |
| 2005 | $1,539 +12.6% | $106,880 +13.4% |
| 2004 | $1,367 +13.8% | $94,280 +11.4% |
| 2003 | $1,202 +3.4% | $84,620 +3.4% |
| 2002 | $1,163 +3.6% | $81,870 +3.6% |
| 2001 | $1,122 | $78,990 |
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Neighborhood: Simonsdale
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Simonsdale Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Wm. E. Waters Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 3/10Manor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Simonsdale 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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- 23701
- Simonsdale
- 17 Rivercrest Dr
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