Don’t miss this move-in ready all-brick ranch offering 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and approximately 1,650 sq ft of easy, single-level living. This home blends timeless construction with major upgrades installed in 2025, including a brand-new roof, upgraded electrical system, whole-home generator, and an air purification system integrated into the ductwork for enhanced indoor air quality. Inside, enjoy tray ceilings that add architectural character, updated bathrooms with modern finishes and a kitchen highlighted by granite countertops..The spacious layout provides functional living and entertaining space, while the durable brick exterior offers low maintenance and lasting curb appeal. Move-in ready with key improvements already completed, this home delivers both value and peace of mind. Ideally located just minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Historic Olde Towne Portsmouth, and I-264.
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$280,000
2121 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
3beds
1,650sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
-- sqft lot
$282,700 Zestimate®
$170/sqft
$2,209 Estimated rent
Home value
$282,700
$266,000 - $300,000
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Move-in ready all-brick ranch
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Listed by:
Jobenia Parker,
JP Realty and Associates 804-991-8153
Bought with:
Dawn Jae Boyer
The Bryant Group
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10629905
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Utility Closet
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate/LVP
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,650 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Space, Driveway, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Laundry
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 00330210
- Zoning: URH
- Other equipment: Backup Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Southside
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $170/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $230,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,853
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,853 +6.5% | $230,100 +5.6% |
| 2024 | $2,680 +13.2% | $217,900 +15% |
| 2023 | $2,368 +2% | $189,420 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $2,320 +7.6% | $178,480 +7.6% |
| 2021 | $2,157 +7.1% | $165,920 +7.1% |
| 2019 | $2,014 | $154,950 |
| 2018 | $2,014 | $154,950 |
| 2017 | $2,014 -5.2% | $154,950 |
| 2016 | $2,125 +5.5% | $154,950 |
| 2015 | $2,014 +2.4% | $154,950 |
| 2014 | $1,968 | $154,950 |
| 2013 | $1,968 | $154,950 |
| 2012 | $1,968 | $154,950 |
| 2011 | $1,968 +2.4% | $154,950 |
| 2010 | $1,921 +4.3% | $154,950 +4.3% |
| 2009 | $1,842 +2.5% | $148,570 |
| 2008 | $1,798 +5.5% | $148,570 +9.8% |
| 2007 | $1,705 +6.4% | $135,300 +14.9% |
| 2006 | $1,602 -1.8% | $117,800 +3.9% |
| 2005 | $1,632 +13.6% | $113,340 +14.4% |
| 2004 | $1,436 +12.2% | $99,050 +9.9% |
| 2003 | $1,280 +4.4% | $90,120 +4.4% |
| 2002 | $1,226 +4.1% | $86,310 +4.1% |
| 2001 | $1,177 | $82,890 |
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Neighborhood: 23704
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Brighton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Cradock Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Manor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brighton 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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