Come view this charming ranch home in the desirable Simonsdale neighborhood of Portsmouth! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features an eat-in kitchen, sunroom overlooking a large fenced backyard, and laminate/LVP flooring throughout. The real gem is the detached 2-car garage already equipped with plumbing and electrical — offering exciting potential as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) for rental income, multigenerational living, or a private home office, buyer to verify ADU feasibility with City of Portsmouth zoning and local authorities. Plus a generous storage shed for even more versatility. Sitting on a quarter-acre lot, you’re just minutes from Portsmouth City Park & Golf Course, Chesapeake Square Shopping, interstates, military bases, and shipyards. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity — whether you’re a first-time buyer or savvy investor!
For sale
Price cut: $9.9K (6/17)
$249,900
515 Jewell Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701
3beds
912sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,657/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
0.25 Acres Lot
$250,800 Zestimate®
$274/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 89 days |
- 187 |
- 13 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Connie Bowe,
Fathom Realty 888-455-6040
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10631843
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Sun Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Laminate/LVP, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 912 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Det 2 Car, Multi Car, Driveway, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 04210090
- Zoning: UR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Simonsdale
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $274/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,270
- Annual tax amount: $2,486
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
Estimated market value
$250,800
$238,000 - $263,000
$2,017/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,508 +2.2% | $202,270 +1.4% |
| 2024 | $2,453 +3.5% | $199,470 +5.2% |
| 2023 | $2,371 +12.3% | $189,660 +16.8% |
| 2022 | $2,112 +10.4% | $162,440 +10.4% |
| 2021 | $1,913 +9.2% | $147,130 +9.2% |
| 2019 | $1,751 | $134,710 |
| 2018 | $1,751 -1% | $134,710 -1% |
| 2017 | $1,769 -5.9% | $136,110 |
| 2016 | $1,880 +7.4% | $136,110 +1% |
| 2015 | $1,751 +2.4% | $134,710 |
| 2014 | $1,711 | $134,710 |
| 2013 | $1,711 | $134,710 |
| 2012 | $1,711 -4.9% | $134,710 -4.9% |
| 2011 | $1,800 -2.4% | $141,720 -4.7% |
| 2010 | $1,844 +3.3% | $148,720 +3.3% |
| 2009 | $1,785 +2.5% | $143,950 |
| 2008 | $1,742 +8.8% | $143,950 +13.3% |
| 2007 | $1,600 +8.6% | $127,000 +17.3% |
| 2006 | $1,473 +15.2% | $108,310 +22% |
| 2005 | $1,279 +12.3% | $88,800 +13.1% |
| 2004 | $1,139 +14.6% | $78,540 +12.2% |
| 2003 | $994 +4.8% | $69,980 +4.8% |
| 2002 | $948 +4.6% | $66,780 +4.6% |
| 2001 | $907 | $63,860 |
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Neighborhood: 23701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Hodges Manor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Wm. E. Waters Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Manor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Simonsdale Elementary
- Middle: William E. Waters Middle
- High: Manor High
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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