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Sold for $269,999
    • $269,999

    226 Mount Vernon Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

    4beds
    1,910sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1905
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $290,300 Zestimate®
    $141/sqft
    $2,143 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $290,300

    $241,000 - $351,000

    $2,143/mo

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    What's special

    Classic colonial in Port Norfolk only 3 blocks from the water and short distance to Old Town! Huge Double Lot with fenced backyard & front porch with stately columns. Elegant, old-world charm w/soaring ceilings, hardwood floors & even a claw-foot tub. Tons of character and part of the historic District too. Beautiful ceilings with antique trims, touches & unique restored solid wood maple fireplace mantle. Huge pocket doors. Updated electrical. 3rd floor bonus room/bedroom. 2 large living spaces on 1st floor. Metal Roof has been sealed, treated & painted in 2024. Water heater closet has gas hook-up if you want to switch to tankless. Solid Wood Doors. Ceiling Fans throughout. Exterior siding & trim freshly painted in 2024 per historic guidelines. 2 Beautiful Crepe Myrtles for shade & relaxation and a magnificent Magnolia Tree in the front. Kids love the unique 3rd floor space. Come and make this special home your very own! Seller to provide 4 new armoires or $2,000 credit - ask agent. 2025-02-24

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    Virginia Beach - Lynnhaven Office

    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty Solds,MLS#: 10545977

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,910
    • Total interior livable area: 1,910 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 01420490

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1905

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Portsmouth

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $141/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $277,770
    • Annual tax amount: $3,444
    • Date on market: 2/25/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/24/2025Sold$269,999-3.5%$141/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/21/2025Contingent$279,900$147/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10545977 Report a problem
    12/2/2024Price change$279,900-3.1%$147/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10545977 Report a problem
    10/1/2024Price change$288,800-2.1%$151/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10545977 Report a problem
    9/10/2024Price change$294,900-1.4%$154/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10545977 Report a problem
    8/19/2024Price change$299,000-5.1%$157/sqft
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    8/7/2024Listed for sale$315,000+85.3%$165/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10545977 Report a problem
    8/31/2016Listing removed$1,299-27.6%$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/20/2016Listing removed$170,000$89/sqft
    Source: Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty #1617654 Report a problem
    5/19/2016Price change$170,000-5.6%$89/sqft
    Source: Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty #1617654 Report a problem
    4/13/2016Listed for sale$180,000-30.8%$94/sqft
    Source: Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty #1617654 Report a problem
    1/21/2016Listing removed$1,795$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    12/21/2015Listed for rent$1,795+20.1%$1/sqft
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    7/2/2015Listing removed$1,495$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/2/2015Listed for rent$1,495$1/sqft
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    5/21/2007Sold$260,000$136/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,444 +7.9%$277,770 +7.1%
    2024$3,191 +7.7%$259,460 +9.5%
    2023$2,962 +8.1%$236,970 +12.5%
    2022$2,739 +4.6%$210,720 +4.6%
    2021$2,619 +2.2%$201,460 +2.2%
    2019$2,562 -2%$197,040 -2%
    2018$2,613 $201,010
    2017$2,613 -4.1%$201,010
    2016$2,724 +4.2%$201,010
    2015$2,613 +2.4%$201,010
    2014$2,553 $201,010
    2013$2,553 $201,010
    2012$2,553 -3.2%$201,010 -3.2%
    2011$2,637 -0.7%$207,620 -3.1%
    2010$2,656 +17.4%$214,230 +17.4%
    2009$2,263 +9.7%$182,490 +7.1%
    2008$2,062 +12.7%$170,450 +12.4%
    2007$1,830 +3.2%$151,700 +16.3%
    2006$1,773 +48.2%$130,400 +56.9%
    2005$1,196 +13.9%$83,090 +14.7%
    2004$1,050 +15.4%$72,440 +13%
    2003$910 +5.3%$64,080 +5.3%
    2002$864 +3.7%$60,850 +3.7%
    2001$833 $58,660
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