Beautifully maintained home. The 3rd bedroom is currently being used for the laundry room, but the garage has washer/dryer hookups, or the kitchen could hold a stackable if the 3rd bedroom is needed. Come see why this home checks all the boxes. Affordable natural gas heat, newer water heater, brand new dishwasher, newer windows, recently serviced HVAC system, newer roof installed in 2023 with solar panels at no additional costs, which reduces the power bill for long term savings. Step inside to discover a comfortable layout with original hard-wood floors, abundant natural light & a warm, inviting feel. Outside, you’ll love the large, fenced-in backyard as well as the oversized detached garage, offering power for your workshop potential. Situated just minutes from Rivers Casino, shopping, dining, & major commuter routes, this location offers the best of both peace and convenience. Enjoy the serenity of a quiet street while having convenient access to everything Portsmouth has to offer.
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$180,000
21 Dekalb Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702
3beds
984sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$186,500 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$1,579 Estimated rent
Home value
$186,500
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amy Pierce,
1st Class Real Estate Flagship 757-995-1301
Bought with:
Sarah Martin
1st Class Real Estate Flagship
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10597083
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, Attic, Spare Room
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate/LVP, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Sealed/Encapsulated Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 984 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car, Carport, Off Street, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grip-Accessible Features, Handicap Access, Main Floor Laundry, Accessible Approach with Ramp, Handicap
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 04770050
- Zoning: UR
- Other equipment: Attic Fan, Satellite Dish
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: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Highland Biltmore
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $174,280
- Annual tax amount: $2,110
- Date on market: 8/12/2025
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,161 +2.4% | $174,280 +1.6% |
| 2024 | $2,110 +0.4% | $171,580 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,102 +11.6% | $168,190 +16% |
| 2022 | $1,884 +22.8% | $144,940 +22.8% |
| 2021 | $1,534 +7.5% | $118,000 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $1,426 +1.9% | $109,720 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,400 | $107,690 |
| 2017 | $1,400 +317.3% | $107,690 |
| 2016 | $336 -75.7% | $107,690 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $1,382 +2.4% | $106,330 |
| 2014 | $1,350 | $106,330 |
| 2013 | $1,350 -1.3% | $106,330 -1.3% |
| 2012 | $1,368 +1.8% | $107,690 +1.8% |
| 2011 | $1,343 -0.6% | $105,770 -2.9% |
| 2010 | $1,351 -5.8% | $108,950 -5.8% |
| 2009 | $1,434 +2.5% | $115,650 |
| 2008 | $1,399 +8.7% | $115,650 +13.2% |
| 2007 | $1,288 +7.8% | $102,190 +16.3% |
| 2006 | $1,195 +9.9% | $87,850 +21.3% |
| 2005 | $1,087 +12.6% | $72,440 +8.8% |
| 2004 | $966 +9.4% | $66,610 +7.1% |
| 2003 | $883 +3.6% | $62,200 +3.6% |
| 2002 | $853 +1.3% | $60,060 +1.3% |
| 2001 | $842 | $59,310 |
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Neighborhood: Highlands
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Victory Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Cradock Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Manor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Victory Elementary
- Middle: Cradock 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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