Step into this beautifully renovated home featuring fresh paint, new LVP flooring and plush carpet throughout. Bright and airy with plenty of natural light, this home offers a spacious eat-in kitchen with stunning granite countertops—perfect for gatherings and everyday living. Both bathrooms have been fully updated for a modern touch, and peace of mind comes with a fully encapsulated crawl space and solar panels for energy efficiency. The separate dwelling approximately 900 sq. ft. and has a large flexible living area fully finished, including an open living space with walk-in closet, full bathroom, and a rough-in for a kitchenette
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$270,000
5231 Johnson Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701
3beds
1,143sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
-- sqft lot
$284,400 Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$1,994 Estimated rent
Home value
$284,400
$245,000 - $333,000
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Rough-in for a kitchenetteOpen living spaceBright and airyStunning granite countertopsPlush carpetLvp flooringSpacious eat-in kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cynthia Richardson,
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. 757-547-9691
Bought with:
Kellie Van Avery
BHHS RW Towne Realty
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10601137
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate/LVP
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Scuttle
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,143 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 Space, Converted Gar
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 04280192
- Zoning: UR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
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: $236/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $222,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,691
- Date on market: 9/12/2025
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,757 +2.4% | $222,300 +1.6% |
| 2024 | $2,691 +4.3% | $218,790 +6% |
| 2023 | $2,581 +12% | $206,500 +16.5% |
| 2022 | $2,305 +11.6% | $177,320 +11.6% |
| 2021 | $2,065 +10% | $158,830 +10% |
| 2019 | $1,877 | $144,400 |
| 2018 | $1,877 -1.2% | $144,400 -1.2% |
| 2017 | $1,900 -6.5% | $146,160 -1.1% |
| 2016 | $2,032 +11.6% | $147,740 +5.5% |
| 2015 | $1,820 +2.4% | $140,010 |
| 2014 | $1,778 | $140,010 |
| 2013 | $1,778 | $140,010 |
| 2012 | $1,778 -5.6% | $140,010 -5.6% |
| 2011 | $1,884 -3% | $148,350 -5.3% |
| 2010 | $1,943 -10.3% | $156,680 -10.3% |
| 2009 | $2,167 +2.5% | $174,760 |
| 2008 | $2,115 +9.4% | $174,760 +13.9% |
| 2007 | $1,933 +7.7% | $153,400 +16.2% |
| 2006 | $1,795 +16.1% | $131,990 +22.9% |
| 2005 | $1,546 +12.9% | $107,360 +13.7% |
| 2004 | $1,369 +11.6% | $94,440 +9.3% |
| 2003 | $1,227 +4.8% | $86,420 +4.8% |
| 2002 | $1,171 +3.6% | $82,490 +3.6% |
| 2001 | $1,131 | $79,630 |
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Neighborhood: Simonsdale
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Simonsdale Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Wm. E. Waters Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 3/10Manor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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