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Sold for $290,000
    • $290,000

    538 Mount Vernon Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

    5beds
    3baths
    2,550sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1910
    5,662 Square Feet Lot
    $311,300 Zestimate®
    $114/sqft
    $2,731 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $311,300

    $258,000 - $377,000

    $2,731/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    538 Mount Vernon Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707 is a single family home that contains 2,550 sq ft and was built in 1910. It contains 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This home last sold for $290,000 in March 2025. The Zestimate for this house is $311,300. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $2,731/mo.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Heat pump, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central, Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Laminate, Linoleum / Vinyl
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,550 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    Lot
    • Size: 5,662 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 01480210

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Other
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Portsmouth

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $114/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $241,870
    • Annual tax amount: $2,999

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/10/2025Sold$290,000$114/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/9/2025Contingent$290,000$114/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10567091 Report a problem
    1/23/2025Listed for sale$290,000-1.7%$114/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10567091 Report a problem
    1/23/2025Listing removed$295,000$116/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10556597 Report a problem
    11/23/2024Price change$295,000-1.7%$116/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10556597 Report a problem
    10/24/2024Listed for sale$300,000+54.6%$118/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10556597 Report a problem
    4/27/2018Listing removed$1,500$1/sqft
    Source: 1st Class Real Estate LLC #10187498 Report a problem
    4/11/2018Listed for rent$1,500-6.3%$1/sqft
    Source: 1st Class Real Estate LLC #10187498 Report a problem
    5/22/2015Sold$194,000-2.5%$76/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/28/2015Pending sale$199,000$78/sqft
    Source: Rose and Womble Realty Co. #1452779 Report a problem
    12/13/2014Listed for sale$199,000-7.4%$78/sqft
    Source: Rose & Womble Realty Co. LLC #1452779 Report a problem
    11/1/2014Listing removed$215,000$84/sqft
    Source: Bunch Real Estate, Inc. #1433322 Report a problem
    7/30/2014Price change$215,000-6.5%$84/sqft
    Source: Bunch Real Estate, Inc. #1433322 Report a problem
    5/9/2014Price change$230,000-2.1%$90/sqft
    Source: Chantel Ray Real Estate #1414969 Report a problem
    4/12/2014Listed for sale$235,000-6%$92/sqft
    Source: Chantel Ray Real Estate #1414969 Report a problem
    12/29/2012Listing removed$249,900$98/sqft
    Source: Rose & Womble Realty Co. LLC #1241741 Report a problem
    12/13/2012Listing removed$1,600$1/sqft
    Source: Rose & Womble Realty Co. LLC #1234707 Report a problem
    12/13/2012Listed for sale$249,900$98/sqft
    Source: Rose & Womble Realty Co. LLC #1241741 Report a problem
    9/10/2012Listed for rent$1,600$1/sqft
    Source: Rose & Womble Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,999 +1.9%$241,870 +1.1%
    2024$2,943 +8.4%$239,270 +10.1%
    2023$2,716 +7.6%$217,240 +11.9%
    2022$2,523 +4.9%$194,100 +4.9%
    2021$2,405 +2.1%$185,030 +2.1%
    2019$2,357 -2.1%$181,300 -2.1%
    2018$2,407 $185,190
    2017$2,407 -4.4%$185,190
    2016$2,518 +4.6%$185,190
    2015$2,407 +16.4%$185,190 +13.7%
    2014$2,069 $162,910
    2013$2,069 $162,910
    2012$2,069 -3.2%$162,910 -3.2%
    2011$2,138 -0.8%$168,330 -3.1%
    2010$2,154 -11.8%$173,740 -11.8%
    2009$2,443 +9.5%$197,050 +6.9%
    2008$2,231 +8.4%$184,410 +12.9%
    2007$2,058 +2.8%$163,330 +10.9%
    2006$2,003 +55.3%$147,270 +64.4%
    2005$1,290 +11.5%$89,570 +12.3%
    2004$1,157 +13.8%$79,780 +11.5%
    2003$1,016 +5.1%$71,580 +5.1%
    2002$967 +3.8%$68,130 +3.8%
    2001$932 $65,640
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    Neighborhood: Port Norfolk

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: John Tyler Elementary
    • Middle: Churchland Middle
    • High: Churchland

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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