Welcome to this charming, fully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage in the heart of Portsmouth's Truxton neighborhood. Pack your bags this home is truly move-in ready! Conveniently located near shopping centers, museums, parks, shipyards and interstates.
Key Features:
New vinyl siding, windows & roof durable upgrades that ensure low maintenance.
perfect size kitchen fresh cabinet layout, stunning granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances.
Stylish flooring elegant luxury vinyl plank on the main level and soft carpet upstairs.
Bright, open layout perfect use of 734 sq ft, designed to maximize living space and comfort.
All systems refreshed fully renovated bath and updated utilities for peace of mind.
This home feels brand new inside and out yet still holds its early 20th-century cottage character.
Ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors.
Sold for $31,523
$31,523
59 Hobson St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2beds
734sqft
SingleFamily
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$183,900 Zestimate®
$43/sqft
$1,368 Estimated rent
Home value
$183,900
$171,000 - $195,000
$1,368/mo
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Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2525985
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave
Features
- Granite Counters
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 734 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Granite Counters, Heating: Electric, None, On Street, Pets - No
Details
- Parcel number: 01610180
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $1,600
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $43/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $94,140
- Annual tax amount: $1,167
- Date on market: 9/14/2025
- Date available: 10/01/2025
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 | Listing removed | $1,600$2/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Listing removed | $180,000$245/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,600$2/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $180,000$245/sqft |
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| 8/20/2025 | Pending sale | $180,000$245/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Price change | $180,000-5.3%$245/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $190,000+502.7%$259/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Sold | $31,523$43/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,167 +1.9% | $94,140 +1.1% |
| 2024 | $1,146 +8.2% | $93,140 +10% |
| 2023 | $1,059 +12.7% | $84,690 +17.3% |
| 2022 | $939 +4.2% | $72,230 +4.2% |
| 2021 | $901 +3.5% | $69,340 +3.5% |
| 2019 | $871 | $67,020 |
| 2018 | $871 +1.5% | $67,020 +1.5% |
| 2017 | $858 -11.5% | $66,030 |
| 2016 | $969 +12.9% | $66,030 |
| 2015 | $858 +2.6% | $66,030 +0.2% |
| 2014 | $837 -3.6% | $65,870 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $868 | $68,350 |
| 2012 | $868 | $68,350 |
| 2011 | $868 +2.4% | $68,350 |
| 2010 | $848 | $68,350 |
| 2009 | $848 +2.5% | $68,350 |
| 2008 | $827 +5.2% | $68,350 +9.5% |
| 2007 | $786 +11.7% | $62,410 +20.6% |
| 2006 | $704 +19.9% | $51,760 +26.9% |
| 2005 | $587 +13.2% | $40,780 +14% |
| 2004 | $519 +35% | $35,770 +32.2% |
| 2003 | $384 +6.8% | $27,060 +6.8% |
| 2002 | $360 +2.3% | $25,330 +2.3% |
| 2001 | $352 | $24,760 |
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Neighborhood: Truxton
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- 1/10Douglass Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
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- 2/10I.C. Norcom High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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