Welcome to Pine Acres, a community where neighbors truly look out for one another. This meticulously maintained 3BR/1BA brick ranch offers just under 1,700 sqft of living space. Step inside to find beautiful hardwood floors, brand new carpet in the bedrooms and fresh paint throughout. This one level living space includes an extra flex area for a playroom, office, or cozy hangout area. A newer HVAC system ensures year round comfort, large windows fill the home with natural light. Nearly 1/3 of an acre is fully fenced. The backyard is great for entertaining, featuring an above-ground pool w/ deck, covered patio, and a nearly new storage shed with double doors and ramp. A fantastic detached workshop provides ample space for hobbies or storage, and the long driveway easily accommodates a boat, camper, or additional vehicles. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to highways, shopping, and dining, this home offers comfort, functionality, and charm. Welcome HOME!
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$305,000
831 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
3beds
1,650sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
-- sqft lot
$318,300 Zestimate®
$185/sqft
$2,035 Estimated rent
Home value
$318,300
$267,000 - $379,000
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Brick ranchDetached workshopLong drivewayBrand new carpetCovered patioBeautiful hardwood floorsFresh paint
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Listed by:
Dani Brinson,
KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake 757-361-0106
Bought with:
Leia Dotson
KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10605424
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, Breakfast Area, Spare Room
Heating
- Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,650 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 4 Space, Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 06230250
- 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: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Pine Acres - 041
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $185/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $255,510
- Annual tax amount: $3,091
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,168 +2.5% | $255,510 +1.7% |
| 2024 | $3,090 +6.6% | $251,220 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $2,899 +7.7% | $231,900 +12% |
| 2022 | $2,693 +20.1% | $207,120 +20.1% |
| 2021 | $2,241 +4.3% | $172,420 +4.3% |
| 2019 | $2,150 +2.4% | $165,350 +2.4% |
| 2018 | $2,099 +1.8% | $161,490 +1.8% |
| 2017 | $2,062 -5.1% | $158,590 |
| 2016 | $2,173 +5.4% | $158,590 |
| 2015 | $2,062 +2.4% | $158,590 |
| 2014 | $2,014 | $158,590 |
| 2013 | $2,014 | $158,590 |
| 2012 | $2,014 | $158,590 |
| 2011 | $2,014 +2.4% | $158,590 |
| 2010 | $1,966 -11.1% | $158,590 -11.1% |
| 2009 | $2,212 +2.5% | $178,400 |
| 2008 | $2,159 +6.3% | $178,400 +10.7% |
| 2007 | $2,030 +8.5% | $161,140 +17.1% |
| 2006 | $1,872 +18.9% | $137,650 +25.9% |
| 2005 | $1,574 +12.3% | $109,330 +13.1% |
| 2004 | $1,402 +15.2% | $96,670 +12.8% |
| 2003 | $1,217 +5.3% | $85,700 +5.3% |
| 2002 | $1,156 +4.8% | $81,420 +4.8% |
| 2001 | $1,103 | $77,670 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Park Manor
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Simonsdale Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10Wm. E. Waters Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 3/10Manor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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