This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in Portsmouth's sought-after Waterview neighborhood blends the character of a 1940s home with modern energy-efficient upgrades. Recent improvements include new insulation, updated HVAC featuring a dual-zoned heat pump for the second and third floors and a gas pack serving the first floor. The renovated kitchen (2020) offers new cabinetry, quartzite countertops, and a gas range. Original hardwood floors preserve the home's timeless appeal, while new energy-efficient windows include a one-time transferable life time warranty. Situated on a spacious lot, the property also features a detached three-car garage and a custom storage shed, providing exceptional space for vehicles, hobbies, and storage. Historic charm meets modern comfort in this move-in-ready home.
For sale
$421,000
301 Grayson St, Portsmouth, VA 23707
3beds
2,533sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.36 Acres Lot
$420,600 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached three-car garageCustom storage shedSpacious lotModern energy-efficient upgradesOriginal hardwood floorsGas rangeQuartzite countertops
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Listed by:
Chuck Dyer,
The Real Estate Group 757-410-8500
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10645037
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Breakfast Area, Spare Room, Utility Room
Utility room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Permanent Stairs,Walk-In
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,533 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Det 3+ Car, Multi Car, Off Street, On Street
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 03580410
- Zoning: UR
- Special conditions: Owner Agent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Insulation-Cellulose
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Waterview
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $385,410
- Annual tax amount: $4,779
- Date on market: 7/20/2026
Estimated market value
$420,600
$400,000 - $442,000
$2,754/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,779 +3.8% | $385,410 +3% |
| 2024 | $4,602 +3% | $374,160 +4.7% |
| 2023 | $4,466 +5.2% | $357,290 +9.4% |
| 2022 | $4,246 +4.8% | $326,650 +4.8% |
| 2021 | $4,051 +2.9% | $311,650 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $3,938 | $302,940 |
| 2018 | $3,938 | $302,940 |
| 2017 | $3,938 -1% | $302,940 +1.9% |
| 2016 | $3,976 +2.9% | $297,320 |
| 2015 | $3,865 +2.4% | $297,320 |
| 2014 | $3,776 | $297,320 |
| 2013 | $3,776 | $297,320 |
| 2012 | $3,776 -1.9% | $297,320 -1.9% |
| 2011 | $3,847 +2.4% | $302,940 |
| 2010 | $3,756 -5.8% | $302,940 -5.8% |
| 2009 | $3,989 +2.5% | $321,690 |
| 2008 | $3,892 +2.1% | $321,690 +6.3% |
| 2007 | $3,813 +7.9% | $302,630 +16.5% |
| 2006 | $3,534 +32.3% | $259,840 +40% |
| 2005 | $2,672 +12.6% | $185,540 +13.4% |
| 2004 | $2,372 +16.8% | $163,570 +14.4% |
| 2003 | $2,030 +5.8% | $142,970 +5.8% |
| 2002 | $1,920 +3.6% | $135,180 +3.6% |
| 2001 | $1,853 | $130,520 |
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Neighborhood: Waterview
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10John Tyler Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Churchland Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 6/10Churchland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Waterview Elementary
- Middle: Churchland Middle
- High: Churchland
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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