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PortsmouthSIMONSDALE GARDENS123 Smith Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10634443 · record updated Sep 10, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
123 Smith AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701 - Main photo
3beds
1baths
903sqft
41days on market

123 Smith Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701

SoldResidential · built 1946 · SIMONSDALE GARDENS

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1946

Price / sqft

$271

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,087/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10634443

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
903
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Utility Room
Appliances
Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch, Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
In Ground Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Full,Privacy

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Variable Speed
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1700
Subdivision
SIMONSDALE GARDENS
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

Gorgeous Ranch style bungalow with in ground pool. 2021 Mini Split heating/cooling system & water heater just installed Jan 2021. Washer 2021. Bath and kitchen updated recently. In addition to 3 bedrooms, additional room for office or spare room. Large shed in backyard with great storage. Very nice backyard with privacy fence. Located in the rear quiet section of the neighborhood within a short distance of City View Park. This home has been well taken care of and if worth your time to see.

Listing courtesy of AJ Suvari · Iron Valley Real Estate Prestige · REIN MLS #10634443

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Brighton

Brighton is a residential neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, characterized by tree-lined streets and a mix of housing styles that reflect its established community roots.

$285K

Median sale · 12 mo

$180

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

22

For sale now

$46K

HH income

55.2%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location & Neighborhood

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The numbers

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Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$1,517/mo

Principal & interest

$1,271

Property tax

$174

Home insurance

$71

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

146% of $168,310

City assessment record · taxes $2,087/yr

Land share of assessed value

37% — $63,000

Improvements $105,310 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$135,000$252,500

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

913 Bold ST · 2 mi · 896 sqft$250,000 sold 2026-06
515 Weaver CIR · 2.3 mi · 926 sqft$186,500 sold 2026-07
510 Bunche BLVD · 2.3 mi · 926 sqft$135,000 sold 2026-03

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$245,000

Price / Sq Ft

$271

Annual Taxes

$2,087

Monthly Tax

$174

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.85%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
Price increasedJul 13, 2026$245,000+$5,000
ListedJul 31, 2026$245,000
SoldJul 10, 2026$245,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

46% above assessment

Total Assessed

$168,310

Land

$63,000

Improvement

$105,310

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Portsmouth Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

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Questions buyers ask

Is 123 Smith Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Simonsdale Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.3/10), William E. Waters Middle, Manor High (VaHome School Score 3.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 123 Smith Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is there a gym near 123 Smith Ave?+
Yes — TIGER Academy of Martial Arts is about 0.7 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 123 Smith Ave?+
Portsmouth City Park is about 0.5 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 123 Smith Ave?+
Food Lion is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Heaven's Kitchen (0.4 mi).
Does 123 Smith Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 123 Smith Ave built?+
It was built in 1946, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

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123 Smith Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10634443 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.