$550,000
$95K PRICE DROP

400 Florida Ave Portsmouth, VA 23707

Port Norfolk Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,378/month

Total Views 13,954
4 Beds
2 Baths
3,564 Sq Ft
$154 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 7 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

The "Sisters House" is a Crown Jewel of Portsmouth. Stunning Victorian home located on a double corner lot in historic Port Norfolk. Welcoming wrap around porch complete with swing and lovely pillars. Breathtaking entry hall features stained glass windows, raised oak paneling and gorgeous hand-crafted staircase. Beautifully restored wood floors and ornate trim throughout. Modern conveniences abound with fully renovated stainless / granite kitchen including 2nd staircase, and updated bathrooms. Formal library, living room and dining room. A total of 7 fireplaces including multiple original fireplace mantels, soaring 10 foot ceilings, double pocket doors, and an elevator. Home is currently configured with 4 bedrooms but may easily accommodate up to 6 sleeping rooms. Walk out to a private second story screened porch overlooking the large private lot. Lovely 3rd floor offers great office, family room and sleeping space. New roof with solar panels, detached 2 + car garage, large fenced rear yard, lovely garden with firepit, storage shed. Too many features to list them all. This home is beautifully preserved, meticulously cared for and a true gem.

Listing Agent

Peggy Long

Long & Foster Real Estate License #0225197713 Listed on: 01/22/2025

Long & Foster Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,645

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as HR

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 3,564 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • 7 Fireplaces
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Leaded Glass Windows
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic Fan
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Schools

  • Churchland Elementary And Middle School
  • Churchland High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Propane Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Solar Power System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1178
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0176-0240

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,645

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size: Double
  • Ownership: Individuals
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3564.0
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Solar Panel(s)
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Electric
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bedroom on Main Level
  • Living Area: 3564.0
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Leaded Glass

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Disclosure on File
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Frame, Plaster
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Porch, Storage, Shed, Unpaved Driveway
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened, Wrap Around, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Natural Gas, Other
  • Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump, Attic Fan
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Churchland

Lot Info

  • Topography: Level
  • Parcel Number: 0176-0240
  • Zoning Description: HR

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4644.97
  • Tax Lot: 1178

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Churchland
  • High School: Churchland

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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 $4,816 $377,640 $84,140 $293,500
2023 $4,456 $342,800 $84,140 $258,660
2022 $4,386 $337,370 $70,110 $267,260
2021 $4,175 $321,170 $70,110 $251,060
2020 $4,132 $317,840 $66,780 $251,060
2019 $4,102 $315,520 $66,780 $248,740
2018 $4,192 $322,470 $66,780 $255,690
2017 $4,192 $322,470 $66,780 $255,690
2016 $4,192 $322,470 $66,780 $255,690
2015 $4,192 $322,470 $66,780 $255,690
2014 $4,095 $322,470 $66,780 $255,690
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $550,000 -8.2% $154 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Price Changed $599,000 -4.2% $168 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Price Changed $625,000 -3.1% $175 / Sq Ft
01/22/2025 01/22/25 For Sale $645,000 -- $181 / Sq Ft
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $346,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $300,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $328,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $211,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $220,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $215,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $205,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 2501755

Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0176-0240

Virginia Portsmouth County Portsmouth 23707 Port Norfolk

400 Florida Ave, Portsmouth, VA

This home is located at 400 Florida Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707 and is currently priced at $550,000, approximately $154 per square foot. This property was built in 1915. 400 Florida Ave is a home located in Portsmouth City with nearby schools including Waterview Elementary School, Churchland Middle School, and Churchland High School.

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