Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home that blends timeless character with everyday comfort. Inside, you’ll find beautiful original hardwood floors in great condition and a humongous dining room that offers incredible flexibility—perfect for hosting gatherings, or easily reimagined as a home office, creative studio, or second living space. A quaint front family room creates a cozy spot to relax, read, or enjoy quiet evenings at home. Natural light fills the home, enhancing its warm and inviting feel. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard—ideal for relaxing, gardening, or bird watching from the deck. Parking is effortless with an oversized driveway, detached garage, and additional street parking. With generous indoor spaces and peaceful outdoor living, this home offers comfort, versatility, and classic charm in one inviting package.
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$225,000
521 Hamilton Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707
3beds
1,188sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
8,755 Square Feet Lot
$227,500 Zestimate®
$189/sqft
$2,166 Estimated rent
Home value
$227,500
$214,000 - $241,000
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Detached garageFully fenced yardHumongous dining roomOversized drivewayPeaceful outdoor livingQuaint front family roomBeautiful original hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Lori Gomoke,
BHHS RW Towne Realty 757-935-9000
Bought with:
Ashley Sutton Tullio
Sutton Tullio Realty LLC
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10615934
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Scuttle
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,188 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car, Oversized, Driveway, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 8,755 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 01720410
- Zoning: UR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Port Norfolk
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $189/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $182,610
- Annual tax amount: $2,264
- Date on market: 1/12/2026
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,264 +1.8% | $182,610 +1% |
| 2024 | $2,223 +7.7% | $180,770 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $2,064 +8.8% | $165,130 +13.1% |
| 2022 | $1,898 +4.6% | $145,990 +4.6% |
| 2021 | $1,814 +2.1% | $139,550 +2.1% |
| 2019 | $1,778 -2% | $136,740 -2% |
| 2018 | $1,813 | $139,500 |
| 2017 | $1,813 +9.3% | $139,500 -13.7% |
| 2016 | $1,659 -21% | $161,660 |
| 2015 | $2,102 +2.4% | $161,660 |
| 2014 | $2,053 | $161,660 |
| 2013 | $2,053 | $161,660 |
| 2012 | $2,053 | $161,660 |
| 2011 | $2,053 +2.4% | $161,660 |
| 2010 | $2,005 -2.1% | $161,660 -2.1% |
| 2009 | $2,047 +2.5% | $165,090 |
| 2008 | $1,998 +1.9% | $165,090 +6.1% |
| 2007 | $1,960 +9.9% | $155,580 +18.6% |
| 2006 | $1,783 +23.2% | $131,140 +30.4% |
| 2005 | $1,448 +13.1% | $100,550 +13.9% |
| 2004 | $1,280 +10.7% | $88,310 +8.4% |
| 2003 | $1,157 +4.9% | $81,480 +4.9% |
| 2002 | $1,103 +4.2% | $77,710 +4.2% |
| 2001 | $1,059 | $74,600 |
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Neighborhood: Port Norfolk
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10John Tyler Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Churchland Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 6/10Churchland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 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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