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    217 Franklin Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702

    4beds
    1,538sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1940
    0.32 Acres Lot
    $299,600 Zestimate®
    $179/sqft
    $2,147 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $299,600

    $279,000 - $321,000

    $2,147/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    217 Franklin Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702 is a single family home that contains 1,538 sq ft and was built in 1940. It contains 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This home last sold for $274,999 in November 2024. The Zestimate for this house is $299,600. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $2,147/mo.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,538 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 0.32 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 04720130

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Concrete Block
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1940

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Portsmouth

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $179/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $267,410
    • Annual tax amount: $3,316
    • Ownership type: Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/19/2024Sold$274,999$179/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/6/2024Contingent$274,999$179/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10554595 Report a problem
    10/10/2024Listed for sale$274,999+35.5%$179/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10554595 Report a problem
    1/14/2021Sold$203,000+1.6%$132/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/1/2020Price change$199,900-2.4%$130/sqft
    Source: Triumph Realty #10342757 Report a problem
    8/24/2020Listed for sale$204,900+17.1%$133/sqft
    Source: Triumph Realty #10337088 Report a problem
    10/24/2017Sold$175,000-2.7%$114/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/28/2017Price change$179,900-2.7%$117/sqft
    Source: The Real Estate Group #10144099 Report a problem
    8/23/2017Price change$184,900-2.2%$120/sqft
    Source: The Real Estate Group #10144099 Report a problem
    8/10/2017Listed for sale$189,000+140.8%$123/sqft
    Source: The Real Estate Group #10144099 Report a problem
    6/28/2017Sold$78,500+4.7%$51/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/31/2017Listed for sale$75,000+45.6%$49/sqft
    Source: Creed Realty #10130775 Report a problem
    5/22/2017Sold$51,500-48.4%$33/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/13/2017Price change$99,900-9.1%$65/sqft
    Source: Lonnie Bush Real Estate LLC #1643616 Report a problem
    11/1/2016Price change$109,900-12%$71/sqft
    Source: Lonnie Bush Real Estate LLC #1643616 Report a problem
    9/2/2016Listed for sale$124,900-16.7%$81/sqft
    Source: Lonnie Bush Real Estate LLC #1643616 Report a problem
    7/14/2016Listing removed$1,200+9.1%$1/sqft
    Source: Kline Realty Co. #1616200 Report a problem
    7/10/2013Listing removed$1,100$1/sqft
    Source: Kline Realty Co #1206950 Report a problem
    7/3/2013Listed for rent$1,100$1/sqft
    Source: Kline Realty Co #1206950 Report a problem
    9/1/2012Listing removed$149,900$97/sqft
    Source: Kline Realty Co #1112270 Report a problem
    8/14/2011Price change$149,900-16.7%$97/sqft
    Source: Kline Realty Co #1112270 Report a problem
    3/25/2011Listed for sale$179,900$117/sqft
    Source: Kline Realty Co #1112270 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,316 +17.1%$267,410 +16.2%
    2024$2,831 +12.1%$230,160 +13.9%
    2023$2,526 -2.5%$202,060 +1.4%
    2022$2,591 +13.3%$199,300 +13.3%
    2021$2,286 +6.6%$175,840 +6.6%
    2019$2,144 $164,900
    2018$2,144 +6.3%$164,900
    2017$2,016 +0.8%$164,900 +13.5%
    2016$1,999 +5.9%$145,230
    2015$1,888 +2.4%$145,230
    2014$1,844 $145,230
    2013$1,844 $145,230
    2012$1,844 +5.1%$145,230 +5.1%
    2011$1,754 +2.4%$138,150
    2010$1,713 -6.8%$138,150 -6.8%
    2009$1,837 +2.5%$148,160
    2008$1,793 +9.2%$148,160 +13.8%
    2007$1,641 +7.7%$130,250 +16.3%
    2006$1,523 +14.6%$112,010 +21.3%
    2005$1,329 +12.7%$92,310 +13.5%
    2004$1,179 +10.7%$81,310 +8.4%
    2003$1,065 +4.4%$75,000 +4.4%
    2002$1,020 +3.2%$71,860 +3.2%
    2001$988 $69,610
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Highlands

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Victory Elementary
    • Middle: Cradock Middle
    • High: IC Norcom

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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