175 days on market
$79,900
921 Martin Ave
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
MLS# 10613493 · SIMONSDALE GARDENS · Portsmouth VA
Updated yesterday · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$620/mo
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Price / sq ft
$88
904 sq ft
Days on market
175
HOA
None
Year built
1940
86 yrs old
Beds
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
904
Garage
No
About this home
This property is to be considered as a lot sale. The value is in the land. Potential for tear down for new construction property. Home on lot is not considered to be eligible for rehab. Do not enter the physical property. Wonderful Simonsdale location.
Listed by Bill Eiseman · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc.
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Property Details
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
904
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Other
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
None
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$79,900
Price / Sq Ft
$88
Annual Taxes
$2,187
Monthly Tax
$182
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
2.74%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Dec 15, 2025 | $79,900 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $79,900 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched May 14, 2026.
Total Assessed
$180,520
Land
$63,000
Improvement
$117,520
Parcel ID: 04240900
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Homes for sale in Portsmouth, VA combine historic charm with the most affordable entry prices in Hampton Roads. Olde Towne Portsmouth (23704) features cobblestone streets and Federalist-era row houses overlooking the Elizabeth River, with active listings typically ranging $250K-$500K. Western Portsmouth's Churchland neighborhood (23703) offers larger suburban homes, top schools, and direct commutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Park View (23707) and Cradock (23702) provide some of the most affordable single-family inventory in the region, often under $200K. Portsmouth's biggest employers are Norfolk Naval Shipyard (one of the largest ship-repair facilities in the country) and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — Hampton Roads' largest military hospital. Active-duty military and shipyard families make up a significant share of buyers, and VA loan financing is common. Portsmouth Public Schools includes Churchland High, Manor High, and I.C. Norcom High; Churchland is consistently among the city's top-performing high schools. Buyers looking for waterfront views without Virginia Beach prices often find Portsmouth's Olde Towne and Hodges Ferry areas particularly attractive. Browse every active Portsmouth listing below, refreshed every 5 minutes from the REIN MLS.
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Estimate your monthly payment
$620/moPrincipal & interest
$415
Property tax
$182
Home insurance
$23
PMI
None
HOA
None
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Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · MLS# 10613493
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$79,900
921 MARTIN AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
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