2231 Elm Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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$215,500
$179,000 - $261,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat pump, Other, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,302 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 00730070
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $188,780
- Annual tax amount: $2,341
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2025 | Sold | $200,000+2.6%$154/sqft |
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| 1/11/2025 | Contingent | $195,000$150/sqft |
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| 11/22/2024 | Price change | $195,000-9.3%$150/sqft |
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| 9/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $215,000+616.7%$165/sqft |
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| 4/4/2014 | Sold | $30,000-24.8%$23/sqft |
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| 2/20/2014 | Price change | $39,900-18.6%$31/sqft |
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| 12/21/2013 | Price change | $49,000-10.7%$38/sqft |
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| 11/19/2013 | Price change | $54,900-15.4%$42/sqft |
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| 10/2/2013 | Price change | $64,900-7.2%$50/sqft |
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| 8/17/2013 | Price change | $69,900-6.7%$54/sqft |
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| 7/18/2013 | Price change | $74,900-8.5%$58/sqft |
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| 5/25/2013 | Listed for sale | $81,900+25.8%$63/sqft |
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| 3/29/2013 | Sold | $65,100-43.4%$50/sqft |
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| 6/23/2012 | Listing removed | $115,000$88/sqft |
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| 1/25/2012 | Listed for sale | $115,000-14.8%$88/sqft |
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| 5/10/2011 | Listing removed | $135,000$104/sqft |
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| 10/13/2010 | Price change | $135,000-9.3%$104/sqft |
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| 8/28/2010 | Listed for sale | $148,900$114/sqft |
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| 7/3/2010 | Listing removed | $148,900$114/sqft |
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| 12/9/2009 | Price change | $148,900-1.4%$114/sqft |
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| 9/26/2009 | Listed for sale | $151,000-10.7%$116/sqft |
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| 3/20/2009 | Listing removed | $169,000$130/sqft |
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| 1/20/2009 | Listed for sale | $169,000+30%$130/sqft |
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| 10/17/2006 | Sold | $130,000$100/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,341 +43.2% | $188,780 +42% |
| 2024 | $1,635 +6% | $132,940 +7.7% |
| 2023 | $1,543 +9.8% | $123,400 +14.2% |
| 2022 | $1,405 +17.5% | $108,080 +17.5% |
| 2021 | $1,195 +3.6% | $91,950 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $1,154 | $88,750 |
| 2018 | $1,154 | $88,750 |
| 2017 | $1,154 -8.8% | $88,750 |
| 2016 | $1,265 +14.8% | $88,750 +4.7% |
| 2015 | $1,102 +2.4% | $84,780 |
| 2014 | $1,077 | $84,780 |
| 2013 | $1,077 | $84,780 |
| 2012 | $1,077 -4.5% | $84,780 -4.5% |
| 2011 | $1,127 -2% | $88,750 -4.3% |
| 2010 | $1,150 -3.9% | $92,720 -3.9% |
| 2009 | $1,196 +2.5% | $96,490 |
| 2008 | $1,168 +1.4% | $96,490 +5.6% |
| 2007 | $1,151 +22.9% | $91,380 +32.6% |
| 2006 | $937 +8.5% | $68,900 +14.9% |
| 2005 | $863 +13.6% | $59,960 +14.4% |
| 2004 | $760 +12.1% | $52,400 +9.7% |
| 2003 | $678 +16.7% | $47,750 +4% |
| 2002 | $581 +4.2% | $45,910 +16.8% |
| 2001 | $558 | $39,290 |
Neighborhood: Prentis Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Brighton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Cradock Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Manor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Douglass Park Elementary
- Middle: Cradock Middle
- High: Woodrow Wilson
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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