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PortsmouthSIMONSDALE17 Shea St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10622906 · record updated Apr 9, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
17 Shea ST, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701 - Main photo
$245,000
$223 / sqft · est. $1,583/mo →
2beds
1baths
1,100sqft
13days on market

17 Shea St, Portsmouth, VA 23701

SoldResidential · built 1942 · SIMONSDALE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

*AMAZING OPPORTUNITY* Situated on nearly a 1/2 Acre Lot this Spacious 2 Bedroom Home offers MORE ROOM than you'd expect! Has the following FEATURES: Thoughtfully updated & meticulously maintained, recent improvements include Upgraded Flooring, Fresh Interior Paint and Electrical Enhancements—providing peace of mind and a modern, refreshed feel throughout. Additional HIGHLIGHTS: Remodeled Kitchen serves as the heart of the home, with a Full Appliance PKG & filled with Natural Light plus room for a Kitchen Table. The home's simple, functional layout creates easy flow from room to room, maximizing both comfort & usability. Also has a 1 Car Detached Garage and with nearly half an acre, the outdoor space offers endless possibilities—gardening, entertaining, recreation, or future expansion. This property combines charm, updates & value, so don't miss out on this Move-in Ready / Competitively Priced and an excellent opportunity to enjoy space, updates, and small-town comfort all in one.

Listing courtesy of Earl Sanders · Earl Sanders Realty Inc · REIN MLS #10622906

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1942

Price / sqft

$223

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,885/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10622906

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,100
Stories
1
Flooring
Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Screened Porch, Utility Room
Interior features
Pull Down Attic Stairs
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener
Accessibility
Handheld Showerhead

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric,Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.4200
Approx. acres
0.42
Subdivision
SIMONSDALE
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

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.

$280K

Median sale · 12 mo

$181

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

14

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

$1,583/mo

Principal & interest

$1,271

Property tax

$240

Home insurance

$71

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

105% of $232,680

City assessment record · taxes $2,885/yr

Land share of assessed value

43% — $100,250

Improvements $132,430 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$250,000$324,000

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.

4801 Vick ST · 0 mi · 1,200 sqft$292,000 sold 2026-04
20 S Colin DR · 0.2 mi · 924 sqft$252,500 sold 2026-05
404 Felton RD · 1 mi · 1,100 sqft$269,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$245,000

Price / Sq Ft

$223

Annual Taxes

$2,885

Monthly Tax

$240

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.18%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 26, 2026$245,000
SoldApr 8, 2026$245,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

5% above assessment

Total Assessed

$232,680

Land

$100,250

Improvement

$132,430

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

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 17 Shea St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Simonsdale Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), William E. Waters Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 17 Shea St 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.
Does 17 Shea St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 17 Shea St built?+
It was built in 1942, per the listing record.

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

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Earl Sanders · Earl Sanders Realty Inc · REIN MLS #10622906

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17 Shea St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10622906 · 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.