Welcome home to this beautifully renovated gem tucked away on quiet Chatham Road in Portsmouth. This move-in-ready home blends modern updates with warm, rustic charm, featuring fresh interior paint, all-new flooring throughout, updated countertops, and freshly glossed cabinets that preserve character while feeling brand new. Stylish new light fixtures add a clean, contemporary touch to every space. The layout offers two comfortable bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a versatile office space just off the living room—perfect for working from home, hobbies, or a playroom. Enjoy the convenience of a nicely sized one-car garage and a generous lot with a peaceful, private-feeling backyard ideal for relaxing or entertaining. A clear termite and moisture letter is already provided for added peace of mind. Seller is offering a one-year home warranty through ACHOSA, making this an easy and confident choice. Thoughtfully updated yet full of personality, this home is truly move-in ready.
For sale
$240,000
42 Chatham Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2beds
922sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
0.32 Acres Lot
$174,100 Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern updatesStylish new light fixturesPeaceful private-feeling backyardNicely sized one-car garageFresh interior paintGenerous lotAll-new flooring throughout
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 18 hours ago
Listed by:
Imani Overton-Santos,
Iron Valley Real Est. Prestige 757-432-4873
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10618562
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Laminate/LVP
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 922 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Att 1 Car, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
- Frontage length: 70
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 70
Details
- Parcel number: 04850300
- Zoning: UR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Loxley Place
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $177,510
- Annual tax amount: $2,245
- Date on market: 2/2/2026
Estimated market value
$174,100
$165,000 - $183,000
$1,576/mo
Price history
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,183 -1.1% | $177,510 +0.5% |
| 2023 | $2,208 +3.1% | $176,640 +7.3% |
| 2022 | $2,141 +13.7% | $164,670 +13.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,437/mo
Principal & interest
$1131
Property taxes
$222
Home insurance
$84
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Victory Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Cradock Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Manor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Victory Elementary
- Middle: Cradock Middle
- High: Manor High
Source: REIN Inc.. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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