Nestled on a sprawling 1-acre lot along the beautiful Elizabeth River, this stunning property offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and waterfront living. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, the flexible third bedroom can easily serve as a sunroom or full guest suite. Updates throughout the home include a spacious two-car garage, dedicated gym space, bright sunroom, and two separate living rooms great for entertaining or relaxing. Step outside to enjoy the large deck, charming front porch, and private docks overlooking the river — perfect for soaking in the views and waterfront lifestyle.
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$513,000
5221 Sweetbriar Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23703
3beds
2,798sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
1 Acres Lot
$516,200 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$2,594 Estimated rent
Home value
$516,200
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Taylor Hutchens,
Thrive Realty 757-744-3456
Bought with:
Sarah Holbrook
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10635742
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Sun Room
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Primary Sink-Double, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate/LVP, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Scuttle
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,798 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Att 2 Car, Oversized, Multi Car, Off Street, Converted Gar
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Inground Sprinkler
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Wire,Wood,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Water
- Waterfront features: Creek, Marsh
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 07870290
- Zoning: GR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Fiber Cement
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sweetbriar
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $360,990
- Annual tax amount: $4,629
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,476 +1.4% | $360,990 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $4,415 -1% | $358,930 +0.6% |
| 2023 | $4,461 -1% | $356,870 +3% |
| 2022 | $4,506 +8.1% | $346,580 +8.1% |
| 2021 | $4,166 +3% | $320,470 +3% |
| 2019 | $4,044 | $311,090 |
| 2018 | $4,044 | $311,090 |
| 2017 | $4,044 -2.7% | $311,090 |
| 2016 | $4,155 +4.4% | $311,090 +1.6% |
| 2015 | $3,982 +2.4% | $306,300 |
| 2014 | $3,890 | $306,300 |
| 2013 | $3,890 -1.7% | $306,300 -1.7% |
| 2012 | $3,956 +3.8% | $311,460 +3.8% |
| 2011 | $3,810 +2.4% | $300,020 |
| 2010 | $3,720 -6.1% | $300,020 -6.1% |
| 2009 | $3,962 +1.6% | $319,500 -0.9% |
| 2008 | $3,901 +3.9% | $322,360 +8.2% |
| 2007 | $3,753 +11% | $297,860 +19.8% |
| 2006 | $3,382 +10.3% | $248,710 +16.8% |
| 2005 | $3,066 +12.2% | $212,930 +13% |
| 2004 | $2,733 +14.9% | $188,470 +12.5% |
| 2003 | $2,379 +5.2% | $167,550 +5.2% |
| 2002 | $2,261 +4.7% | $159,250 +4.7% |
| 2001 | $2,161 | $152,170 |
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Neighborhood: Nottingham-Westmoreland
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Churchland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Churchland Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 6/10Churchland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Churchland 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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