Classic 3 Bedrooms and 2 full bath Cape Cod full of warmth and character! From the inviting family room to the beautiful Kitchen, this home offers timeless appeal with modern comfort. Spacious living areas, generous bedrooms, and a flexible floor plan make this property ideal for everyday living. Large fenced backyard provides plenty of room for entertaining, pets, or play. Convenient Portsmouth location close to schools, shopping, restaurants, and easy interstate access.
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$289,000
820 Gay Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701
3beds
1,456sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
-- sqft lot
$289,500 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$2,200 Estimated rent
Home value
$289,500
$269,000 - $310,000
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Large fenced backyardFlexible floor planInviting family roomGenerous bedroomsBeautiful kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Diane Old-Ricks,
CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty 757-638-5700
Bought with:
Leslie Gene
Jason Mitchell Real Estate
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10636673
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Utility Closet
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 220 V Elec, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate/LVP, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Att 1 Car, 4 Space, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 04240080
- Zoning: RES
- Other equipment: Generator Hookup
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Simonsdale
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $229,960
- Annual tax amount: $2,852
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,851 +2.6% | $229,960 +1.8% |
| 2024 | $2,779 +5% | $225,930 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $2,648 +13.2% | $211,800 +17.8% |
| 2022 | $2,338 +10.9% | $179,870 +10.9% |
| 2021 | $2,109 +11.2% | $162,230 +11.2% |
| 2019 | $1,896 | $145,860 |
| 2018 | $1,896 -1.4% | $145,860 -1.4% |
| 2017 | $1,922 -5.5% | $147,880 |
| 2016 | $2,033 +7.2% | $147,880 +1.4% |
| 2015 | $1,896 +2.4% | $145,860 |
| 2014 | $1,852 | $145,860 |
| 2013 | $1,852 | $145,860 |
| 2012 | $1,852 -6.5% | $145,860 -6.5% |
| 2011 | $1,981 -3.8% | $155,950 -6.1% |
| 2010 | $2,059 +2.4% | $166,040 +2.4% |
| 2009 | $2,011 +2.5% | $162,140 |
| 2008 | $1,962 +9.7% | $162,140 +14.2% |
| 2007 | $1,789 +10.9% | $141,950 +19.7% |
| 2006 | $1,613 +15.8% | $118,620 +22.6% |
| 2005 | $1,393 +12.7% | $96,740 +13.5% |
| 2004 | $1,236 +15.6% | $85,260 +13.2% |
| 2003 | $1,070 +4.6% | $75,340 +4.6% |
| 2002 | $1,022 +5.1% | $72,000 +5% |
| 2001 | $973 | $68,540 |
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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