1531 Highland Ave Portsmouth, VA 23704
South Portsmouth Neighborhood
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,105
Sq Ft
0.25
Acres
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of May 2025Great Investment Opportunity. Nice home in need of renovation. Huge covered front porch. Located next to city park. Adjacent lot conveys with purchase. Large garage/carport. Conveniently located near Shipyard, bases & interstate.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,172
Year Built
- Built in 1932
Lot Details
- 0.25 Acre Lot
- Property is zoned UR
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Traditional Architecture
- Fixer Upper
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,105 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Screened Porch
- Crawl Space
- Scuttle Attic Hole
- Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Storage Shed
Schools
- Douglass Park Elementary School
- Cradock Middle School
- Churchland High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Brighton Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 25, 2025
Closed on
May 19, 2025
Sold by
Vanity Print & Press Llc
Bought by
Dowling Taekela
Seller's Agent
Kornegay Vonshaqet
ONYX Realty Professionals LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kornegay Vonshaqet
ONYX Realty Professionals LLC
List Price
$348,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,000
-5.17%
Views
47
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-57.26%
Original Mortgage
$280,500
Outstanding Balance
$280,500
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$7,535
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 8, 2024
Closed on
Oct 31, 2024
Sold by
Mcdowell Family Trust and Mcdowell Delores J
Bought by
Vanity Print And Press Llc
Seller's Agent
Jeremy Stansbury
Exit Realty Professionals
Buyer's Agent
Kornegay Vonshaqet
ONYX Realty Professionals LLC
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-22.86%
Views
47
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
423.42%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Sale Deed | $330,000 | Regis Title | |
| Bargain Sale Deed | $110,000 | Old Republic National Title In |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $280,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2025 05/19/25 | Sold | $330,000 | -5.2% | $159 / Sq Ft |
| 04/25/2025 04/25/25 | For Sale | $348,000 | +157.8% | $168 / Sq Ft |
| 11/04/2024 11/04/24 | Sold | $135,000 | -22.9% | $64 / Sq Ft |
| 10/20/2024 10/20/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/08/2024 10/08/24 | For Sale | $175,000 | -- | $83 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Information Network (REIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,209 | $179,600 | $54,690 | $124,910 |
| 2023 | $2,088 | $167,070 | $54,690 | $112,380 |
| 2022 | $1,704 | $131,070 | $43,750 | $87,320 |
| 2021 | $1,611 | $123,930 | $36,610 | $87,320 |
| 2020 | $1,542 | $118,610 | $34,870 | $83,740 |
| 2019 | $1,519 | $116,820 | $34,870 | $81,950 |
| 2018 | $1,519 | $116,820 | $34,870 | $81,950 |
| 2017 | $1,461 | $112,350 | $34,870 | $77,480 |
| 2016 | $1,461 | $112,350 | $34,870 | $77,480 |
| 2015 | $1,461 | $112,350 | $34,870 | $77,480 |
| 2014 | $1,427 | $112,350 | $34,870 | $77,480 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kornegay Vonshaqet
Seller's Agent in 2025
Kornegay Vonshaqet
ONYX Realty Professionals LLC
(757) 749-1323
13 in this area
66 Total Sales
-
Jeremy Stansbury
Seller's Agent in 2024
Jeremy Stansbury
Exit Realty Professionals
(757) 289-5352
5 in this area
271 Total Sales
-
Basia Stansbury
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Basia Stansbury
Exit Realty Professionals
(757) 749-6035
4 in this area
79 Total Sales
Map
Source: Real Estate Information Network (REIN)
MLS Number: 10554368
APN: 0109-0340
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