$285,000 | 13 California Avenue Portsmouth, VA 23701
FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS CHARMING VINTAGE BUNGALOW NESTLED ALONG THE MARSH, WHERE PRIVACY, CHARACTER, AND NATURAL BEAUTY CREATE A PEACEFUL RETREAT THAT FEELS FAR REMOVED FROM THE EVERYDAY. WHILE A FEW FINISHING TOUCHES REMAIN, MANY OF THE HOME'S MOST IMPORTANT UPDATES HAVE ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED. RECENT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE A FULLY RENOVATED KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY ROOM (2020), A NEW 30-YEAR ARCHITECTURAL ROOF INSTALLED IN MAY 2021, AND CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING ADDED FOR YEAR-ROUND COMFORT. SET ON A SPACIOUS HALF-ACRE LOT WITH PICTURESQUE RIVER AND MARSH VIEWS, THE PROPERTY OFFERS A PEACEFUL SETTING FREQUENTED BY WATERFOWL, DEER, AND FOXES. A DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP PROVIDES SPACE FOR HOBBIES, STORAGE, OR PROJECTS. RICH IN CHARACTER, THIS BUNGALOW FEATURES MANY ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS THAT HAVE BEEN THOUGHTFULLY PRESERVED, SHOWCASING ITS CHARM AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. WITH UPDATES ALREADY IN PLACE, THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE THE MARSHSIDE RETREAT YOU'VE ALWAYS ENVISIONED!
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- Listing Price
- $285,000
- MLS#
- 10640998
- Listing Status
- New Listing
- Listing Type
- Residential
- Property Type
- Detached Residential
- Subdivision Name
- OREGON ACRES
- Neighborhood Name
- Null
- Area Name
- 21 - Central Portsmouth
- Disclosure
- none
- Contigencies
- none
- Ownership
- Simple
- Year Built
- 1942
- Listing Office
- Keller Williams Capital Props.
- Added to Website
- Jun 25, 2026
(3 hours ago)
- Acres
- 0.4600
(20,038 sqft) - Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Bathrooms
- 1
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Number of Rooms
- 5
- Living Space
- 936 sqft
- Levels
- 1.0
- Architecture
- Bungalow
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Exterior Covering
- Vinyl
- Foundation
- Crawl
- Sewer
- City/County
- Noise Zone
- -65 Ldn
- Crash Zone
- None
- Taxes*
- $2,812.00/yr
*Tax information provided by listing agent. Please independently verify this information.
- Rooms
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom, Attic, Office/Study, Porch, Utility Room
- Internal Features
- Fireplace Electric, Window Treatments
- Accessibility
- Main Floor Laundry
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
- Heating
- Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Water Heater Type
- Gas
- Water Type
- City/County
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
- Other Equipment
- Ceiling Fan
- Exterior Description
- Patio,Wooded
- Fence
- None
- Parking
- Garage Det 1 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water Description
- Marsh,River
- Pool Description
- No Pool
Public Schools
- School District
- Portsmouth Public Schools
- Elementary School
-
Westhaven Elementary (0.9 mi)
3701 Clifford St
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8855 - Middle School
-
William E. Waters Middle (1.8 mi)
600 Roosevelt Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 558-2813 -
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School (0.3 mi)
2301 Oregon Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 488-6744 -
Tinker Bell Daycare (0.5 mi)
21 Mohican Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 488-6174 -
Portsmouth Christian School (1.3 mi)
3214 Elliott Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-0725 -
Alliance Christian Schools (1.4 mi)
5809 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 488-5552 -
Central Christian Academy (1.7 mi)
1200 Hodges Ferry Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 488-4477
Private Schools
| Total Population | 24,760 |
|---|---|
| Median Commute Time | 20 mins |
| Median Years in Residence | 5 yrs |
| Median Home Age | 39 yrs |
| Residential Turnover Rate | 16% |
| Median Home Sales Price | $119,000 |
| Average Home Sales Price | $131,326 |
| Average Home Property Tax | $2,079 |
| Crime Risk Index | 204/100 |
| Air Pollution Index | 81/100 |
| Family Households | 6,500/9,636 (67.5%) |
| Households w/ Children | 2,998/9,636 (31.1%) |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
| Population Density | 3,275/sq. mi. |
| Median Age | 0.99 yrs |
| Median Household Income | $45,052 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,739 |
| White Collar Jobs | 4,459% |
| Overall Weather Risk | 191/100 |
30 year fixed interest mortgage with 10% downpayment:
- Principal and interest:
- $1,186
- Taxes*:
- $234
- Insurance*:
- $75
- Total Monthly Payment:
- $1,496
* Estimates Only! Your rates may vary and will affect your monthly payment.
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This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home located at 13 California, Portsmouth, VA 23701 has approximately 936 square feet. It is currently listed for $285,000 and has a price per sqft of $30,449. This home is currently New Listing under the MLS#: 10640998. This listing is provided by Keller Williams Capital Props..
13 California Avenue, Portsmouth was built in 1942. It has Garage Det 1 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street parking.The kitchen includes Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup.
13 California is part of the Oregon Acres neighborhood located in 23701.
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