Portsmouth › SIMONSDALE GARDENS › 817 Jewell Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10610749 · record updated Apr 2, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold

817 Jewell AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701 - Main photo

$250,000

3beds

1baths

1,168sqft

97days on market

817 Jewell Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Name: 817 Jewell AVE, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
Brand: BHHS RW Towne Realty
Price: 250000 USD
Availability: SoldOut

SoldResidential · built 1940 · SIMONSDALE GARDENS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This Jewell is more than just a house. It is a refreshed, optimized, well-maintained home where you can move in and live without major projects waiting for you to do. If you've been seeking a property that frees you to focus on life, not just home maintenance, then this it it. This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home, with too many updates to mention, is nestled on a generous 0.26-acre lot in an established neighborhood. This home gives you space to breathe while keeping you connected. At about 1,168 sq ft, just enough space for comfort and functionality. Don't miss the opportunity to own your home opposed to renting.

Listing courtesy of Candice Myers · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10610749

Schools

ElementarySimonsdale Elementary School
3/10
MiddleWm. E. Waters Middle School
6/10
HighManor High School
2/10

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1940

Price / sqft

$214

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,426/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10610749

Interior

Bedrooms: 3
Full baths: 1
Approx. sqft: 1,168
Stories: 1
Flooring: Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath: Yes
Total rooms: 7
Other rooms: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR
Appliances: Elec Range, Refrigerator

Construction & exterior

Style: Ranch
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Crawl
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Vinyl
Pool: No Pool
Fencing: Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size: 0.2600
Subdivision: SIMONSDALE GARDENS
Zoning: UR
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: No
Parking: 2 Space, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession: SETTLEMENT
Disclosures: Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · 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

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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Neighborhood

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Location & Neighborhood

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The numbers

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Estimate your monthly payment

$1,572/mo

Down payment20% · $50,000

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$1,297

Property tax

$202

Home insurance

$73

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

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$175,000 – $310,000

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.

3802 Greenwood DR · 1.7 mi · 1,147 sqft$270,300 sold 2026-07

4015 Garwood AVE · 1.5 mi · 1,250 sqft$310,000 sold 2026-05

1407 Ekstine DR · 1.9 mi · 1,225 sqft$175,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$250,000

Price / Sq Ft

$214

Annual Taxes

$2,426

Monthly Tax

$202

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.97%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Feb 1, 2026	$250,000	—
Sold	Mar 31, 2026	$250,000	—

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Comparable Properties

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 817 Jewell Ave 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 817 Jewell 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.

Does 817 Jewell Ave have an HOA?+

No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

When was 817 Jewell Ave built?+

It was built in 1940, per the listing record.

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The people

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

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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

Listing courtesy of Candice Myers · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10610749

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817 Jewell Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10610749 · 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.

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