905 Martin Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701
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$260,700
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum / Vinyl
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,185 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Garage
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 04240860
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $233,130
- Annual tax amount: $2,891
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/7/2024 | Sold | $235,000$198/sqft |
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| 4/10/2024 | Price change | $235,000-2.1%$198/sqft |
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| 2/16/2024 | Price change | $240,000-2%$203/sqft |
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| 1/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $245,000+30.9%$207/sqft |
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| 6/8/2021 | Sold | $187,200+30%$158/sqft |
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| 3/16/2021 | Sold | $144,000-12.7%$122/sqft |
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| 3/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $165,000$139/sqft |
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| 2/9/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/19/2021 | Price change | $165,000+3.8%$139/sqft |
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| 12/7/2020 | Price change | $159,000-3.6%$134/sqft |
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| 11/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $165,000+38.7%$139/sqft |
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| 11/27/2017 | Sold | $119,000+3.5%$100/sqft |
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| 9/20/2017 | Price change | $114,999-3.4%$97/sqft |
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| 3/31/2017 | Listed for sale | $119,000-2.5%$100/sqft |
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| 2/1/2017 | Listing removed | $122,000$103/sqft |
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| 11/14/2016 | Price change | $122,000-2.4%$103/sqft |
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| 10/14/2016 | Price change | $125,000-3.1%$105/sqft |
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| 9/28/2016 | Price change | $129,000-2.6%$109/sqft |
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| 8/20/2016 | Price change | $132,500-1.8%$112/sqft |
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| 7/25/2016 | Listed for sale | $134,900+12.4%$114/sqft |
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| 10/31/2008 | Sold | $120,000+0.1%$101/sqft |
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| 9/27/2008 | Listed for sale | $119,900-30.7%$101/sqft |
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| 6/11/2007 | Sold | $172,900+57.2%$146/sqft |
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| 11/22/2005 | Sold | $110,000+155.8%$93/sqft |
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| 9/1/2000 | Sold | $43,000$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,891 +14.5% | $233,130 +13.6% |
| 2024 | $2,524 +4.2% | $205,230 +5.9% |
| 2023 | $2,422 +12.2% | $193,760 +16.7% |
| 2022 | $2,159 +10.2% | $166,050 +10.2% |
| 2021 | $1,959 +28.4% | $150,660 +28.4% |
| 2019 | $1,525 | $117,330 |
| 2018 | $1,525 -1.1% | $117,330 -1.1% |
| 2017 | $1,542 -4.6% | $118,600 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $1,615 +11.3% | $112,840 +1% |
| 2015 | $1,452 +2.4% | $111,690 |
| 2014 | $1,418 | $111,690 |
| 2013 | $1,418 | $111,690 |
| 2012 | $1,418 -4.9% | $111,690 -4.9% |
| 2011 | $1,492 -2.4% | $117,460 -4.7% |
| 2010 | $1,528 +5.5% | $123,220 +5.5% |
| 2009 | $1,448 +2.5% | $116,750 |
| 2008 | $1,413 +8.8% | $116,750 +13.3% |
| 2007 | $1,299 +9.1% | $103,070 +17.8% |
| 2006 | $1,190 +15.1% | $87,520 +21.9% |
| 2005 | $1,034 +12.2% | $71,820 +13% |
| 2004 | $922 +14.8% | $63,580 +12.4% |
| 2003 | $803 +4.9% | $56,560 +4.9% |
| 2002 | $766 +4.5% | $53,940 +4.5% |
| 2001 | $733 | $51,620 |
Neighborhood: Simonsdale
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Simonsdale Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Wm. E. Waters Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 3/10Manor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Simonsdale Elementary
- Middle: William E. Waters Middle
- High: Woodrow Wilson
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