Step into timeless elegance with this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, rich with original character and unique historic touches. Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully designed layout that blends classic appeal with modern comfort. The heart of the home is the cozy library, complete with a wood-burning fireplace. Great for quiet evenings or hosting guests in a truly inviting setting. The kitchen is a gem of its own, featuring a rare butler door that adds both functionality and vintage flair. Keep an eye out for the original milk door, a charming nod to the home’s historic roots. Outside, the property continues to impress. A beautiful garden space offering the perfect backdrop for floral enthusiasts, while the additional attached lot provides endless possibilities to expand your garden, build a greenhouse, create a play area, or simply enjoy a large yard where pets can roam freely. Schedule a showing to make this remarkable gem yours!
For sale
$280,000
115 Maxwell Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702
3beds
1,600sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1932
0.3 Acres Lot
$281,800 Zestimate®
$175/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceBeautiful garden spaceAdditional attached lotOriginal milk doorBuild a greenhouseCreate a play areaCozy library
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 11, 2025 at 02:35am
Listed by:
Samanatha Senters,
1st Class Real Estate Flagship
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10587605

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Library, Utility Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiator
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Cedar Closet(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate/LVP, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Det 2 Car, Off Street, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Picket,Privacy,Wood,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 04710060
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1932
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Highland Park - 027
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $175/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $226,940
- Annual tax amount: $2,024
- Date on market: 6/11/2025
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