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    249 Riverside Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23707

    6beds
    3,500sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1942
    0.5 Acres Lot
    $769,500 Zestimate®
    $220/sqft
    $3,500 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $769,500

    $716,000 - $831,000

    $3,500/mo

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    What's special

    This waterfront home on W Branch of Elizabeth River has it all: friendly, safe neighborhood; hot tub; sun room; elegant dining room and new, modern kitchen with 2 ovens; master suite with custom walk in closet; 2 laundry rooms; all new, professionally designed landscaping with drip irrigation is constantly changing to delight the senses; fig and persimmon trees; blueberry bushes; raised beds for growing your own organic vegetables; lawn sprinkling system; enjoy the river view & gorgeous sunsets from new front porch;180 ft pier and boat lift; new bulkhead; (100 year old oak tree with sturdy swing;) driveway built with water permeable pavers; 2nd driveway behind house; endless hot water on demand; all new A/C; "green roof" kitchen garden on back deck; (3 tastefully designed compost bins, and) lots of space for entertaining in a classic southern waterfront neighborhood! "Where the living is easy!! " Neighbors here know and care about each other.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Radiant, Other
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Gas Fireplace, Walk-In Attic, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments, Perm Attic Stairs
    • Flooring: Softwood, Tile, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,500 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On-street, Garage
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 0.5 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 03650210

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • brick
    • Foundation: Other
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1942

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Portsmouth

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $220/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $684,220
    • Annual tax amount: $8,484
    • Ownership type: Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/20/2018Sold$549,900$157/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/26/2018Pending sale$549,900$157/sqft
    Source: Rose & Womble Realty Company #10114757 Report a problem
    10/9/2017Price change$549,900-8.3%$157/sqft
    Source: Rose & Womble Realty Company #10114757 Report a problem
    7/24/2017Price change$599,500-7.6%$171/sqft
    Source: Rose & Womble Realty Company #10114757 Report a problem
    4/26/2017Price change$649,000-7.2%$185/sqft
    Source: Rose & Womble Realty Company #10114757 Report a problem
    3/13/2017Listed for sale$699,500+74.9%$200/sqft
    Source: Rose & Womble Realty Company #10114757 Report a problem
    4/2/2012Sold$399,900$114/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/8/2012Listed for sale$399,900-6.8%$114/sqft
    Source: Rose & Womble Realty Co. LLC #1204957 Report a problem
    9/9/2011Listing removed$429,000$123/sqft
    Source: Prudential Towne Realty #1109419 Report a problem
    8/20/2011Price change$429,000-6.5%$123/sqft
    Source: Prudential Towne Realty #1109419 Report a problem
    5/4/2011Price change$459,000-4.2%$131/sqft
    Source: Prudential Towne Realty #1109419 Report a problem
    3/8/2011Price change$479,000-3.6%$137/sqft
    Source: Prudential Towne Realty #1109419 Report a problem
    10/27/2010Price change$497,000-4.2%$142/sqft
    Source: Prudential Towne Realty #1109419 Report a problem
    9/2/2010Price change$519,000-5.5%$148/sqft
    Source: Prudential Towne Realty #1109419 Report a problem
    6/12/2010Listed for sale$549,000+32.3%$157/sqft
    Source: BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc. #1026248 Report a problem
    7/31/2008Sold$415,000-18.5%$119/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/24/2008Listed for sale$509,000$145/sqft
    Source: Prudential Real Estate #0821692 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,484 +3.9%$684,220 +3.1%
    2024$8,165 +6%$663,820 +7.8%
    2023$7,700 +0.9%$616,020 +5%
    2022$7,628 +4.9%$586,770 +4.9%
    2021$7,274 +3%$559,560 +3%
    2019$7,059 +2.9%$543,020
    2018$6,860 +9.6%$543,020 +12.8%
    2017$6,260 0%$481,570 +1.8%
    2016$6,263 +1.9%$473,220 +0.1%
    2015$6,149 +2.4%$472,980
    2014$6,007 +3.6%$472,980 +3.6%
    2013$5,798 -2.8%$456,510 -2.8%
    2012$5,965 -1.7%$469,650 -1.7%
    2011$6,070 +2.4%$477,940
    2010$5,926 -38.1%$477,940 -38.1%
    2009$9,580 +2.5%$772,590
    2008$9,348 +7.6%$772,590 +12.1%
    2007$8,686 +14.1%$689,380 +23.1%
    2006$7,613 +41%$559,810 +49.3%
    2005$5,399 +11.9%$374,920 +12.7%
    2004$4,825 +18.4%$332,770 +16%
    2003$4,075 +6.4%$286,990 +6.4%
    2002$3,829 +5.1%$269,670 +5.1%
    2001$3,643 $256,570
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 23707

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: John Tyler Elementary
    • Middle: Churchland Middle
    • High: Churchland

    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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