Cozy bungalow that packs character and charm nestled in the Simonsdale area of Portsmouth! Are you looking for effortless single story living with a completely private backyard oasis? Well here you have it! Built in 1942, this home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a bright living area with Levolor blinds and hardwood flooring, and a functional kitchen equipped with range/oven, microwave, refrigerator, washer/dryer. Enter the secluded fenced in backyard! Theres a patio with a 10x13 hard top gazebo with tie back curtains for privacy and a 16x30 above ground salt water pool for you to relax in! Need more room for storage, a place to entertain in, or a massive He/She shed? There is a huge two story detached garage with concrete floors, electricity, and an insulated upstairs! Owner is offering a $2K cosmetic allowance for buyer to truly make it their own! Situated near schools, shopping, hospitals, city parks, and interstates. Great opportunity for first time buyers or investors! A must see!
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$228,000
47 Harvard Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2beds
720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
-- sqft lot
$228,100 Zestimate®
$317/sqft
$1,535 Estimated rent
Home value
$228,100
$217,000 - $240,000
$1,535/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 27, 2026 at 06:53am
Listed by:
Jon Duncan,
Judy Boone Realty Inc. 757-587-2800
Bought with:
Racheal Pridgen
Keller Williams Town Center
Geoffrey Whiteside
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10621095
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 220 V Elec, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car, Driveway, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy,Wood,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 04370390
- Zoning: UR
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
- Subdivision: Shea Farms
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,193 +6.2% | $178,330 +7.9% |
| 2023 | $2,066 +10.9% | $165,240 +15.4% |
| 2022 | $1,862 +14.9% | $143,210 +14.9% |
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Neighborhood: Simonsdale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Simonsdale Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Wm. E. Waters Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 2/10Manor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Simonsdale Elementary
- Middle: William E. Waters 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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- Virginia
- Portsmouth City
- Portsmouth
- 23701
- Simonsdale
- 47 Harvard Rd