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$239,000

9 Shelby St, Portsmouth, VA 23701

3beds

1,028sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1942

0.26 Acres Lot

$242,700 Zestimate^®

$232/sqft

$1,959 Estimated rent

Home value

$242,700

$197,000 - $301,000

$1,959/mo

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What's special

Easy comfortable layoutSpacious quarter-acre lotThoughtful updates throughout

This charming and affordable 3-bedroom ranch sits on a spacious quarter-acre lot in a peaceful, established neighborhood. The home offers an easy, comfortable layout and thoughtful updates throughout. The large, open yard for entertaining, adding a shed, or creating your own outdoor retreat. Located with direct access to the shipyard, downtown Portsmouth’s shopping and dining, and major interstates. Centrally positioned in Hampton Roads, you’re within nine miles of three military bases and minutes from everyday conveniences—a solid, well-kept home in a truly convenient location. Move in ready!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Gas Water Heater

Features

Flooring: Laminate/LVP, Wood
Basement: Crawl Space
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,028 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: 3 Space, Off Street, Driveway
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Handheld Showerhead, Pocket Doors

Features

Stories: 1
Pool features: None
Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Wood,Fenced
Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Frontage length: 76

Lot

Size: 0.26 Acres
Dimensions: 148 x 76

Details

Parcel number: 03960040
Zoning: URH

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1942

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: City/County
Water: City/County

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Douglas Park - 122

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Portsmouth

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $232/sqft
Tax assessed value: $170,050
Annual tax amount: $2,109
Date on market: 1/22/2026

Price history

Price history is unavailable.

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,109 +10.1%	$170,050 +9.2%
2024	$1,916 +6.3%	$155,740 +8%
2023	$1,803 +5.5%	$144,220 +9.7%
2022	$1,709 +13.5%	$131,470 +13.5%
2021	$1,506 +18.1%	$115,880 +18.1%
2019	$1,276	$98,150
2018	$1,276	$98,150
2017	$1,276 -8%	$98,150
2016	$1,387 +26.4%	$98,150 +16.3%
2015	$1,097 +2.4%	$84,410
2014	$1,072	$84,410
2013	$1,072	$84,410
2012	$1,072	$84,410
2011	$1,072 +2.4%	$84,410
2010	$1,047	$84,410
2009	$1,047 +2.5%	$84,410
2008	$1,021 +5%	$84,410 +9.4%
2007	$972 +11.9%	$77,170 +20.7%
2006	$869 +21.9%	$63,920 +29%
2005	$713 +12.9%	$49,540 +13.7%
2004	$632 +10.8%	$43,570 +8.5%
2003	$570 +6%	$40,150 +6%
2002	$538 +2.9%	$37,860 +2.9%
2001	$522	$36,790