This Jewell is more than just a house. It is a refreshed, optimized, well-maintained home where you can move in and live without major projects waiting for you to do. If you've been seeking a property that frees you to focus on life, not just home maintenance, then this it it. This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home, with too many updates to mention, is nestled on a generous 0.26-acre lot in an established neighborhood. This home gives you space to breathe while keeping you connected. At about 1,168 sq ft, just enough space for comfort and functionality. Don't miss the opportunity to own your home opposed to renting.
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$250,000
817 Jewell Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701
3beds
1,168sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.26 Acres Lot
$254,700 Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$2,005 Estimated rent
Home value
$254,700
$211,000 - $306,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Candice Myers,
BHHS RW Towne Realty 757-217-4200
Bought with:
Matthew Westfall
The Miller Real Estate Group
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10610749
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Laminate/LVP
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,168 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Space, Off Street, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 04240470
- Zoning: UR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Simonsdale Gardens
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $200,340
- Annual tax amount: $2,426
- Date on market: 11/19/2025
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,484 +2.4% | $200,340 +1.6% |
| 2024 | $2,426 +4.1% | $197,260 +5.8% |
| 2023 | $2,331 +13.4% | $186,450 +17.9% |
| 2022 | $2,055 +11.1% | $158,110 +11.1% |
| 2021 | $1,849 +10.4% | $142,260 +10.4% |
| 2019 | $1,676 | $128,910 |
| 2018 | $1,676 -1.2% | $128,910 -1.2% |
| 2017 | $1,696 -6.1% | $130,450 |
| 2016 | $1,807 +7.8% | $130,450 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $1,676 +2.4% | $128,910 |
| 2014 | $1,637 | $128,910 |
| 2013 | $1,637 | $128,910 |
| 2012 | $1,637 -5.7% | $128,910 -5.7% |
| 2011 | $1,735 -3.1% | $136,630 -5.3% |
| 2010 | $1,790 +1.3% | $144,350 +1.3% |
| 2009 | $1,767 +2.5% | $142,500 |
| 2008 | $1,724 +9.3% | $142,500 +13.8% |
| 2007 | $1,578 +8.2% | $125,200 +16.8% |
| 2006 | $1,458 +15.3% | $107,220 +22% |
| 2005 | $1,265 +12.3% | $87,850 +13.1% |
| 2004 | $1,126 +14.5% | $77,690 +12.1% |
| 2003 | $984 +4.8% | $69,280 +4.8% |
| 2002 | $939 +4% | $66,100 +4% |
| 2001 | $903 | $63,560 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Simonsdale
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Simonsdale Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Wm. E. Waters Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 3/10Manor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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