226 Mount Vernon AVE, Portsmouth, VA 23707

$279,900 Asking Price

5 beds
1 bath
2,063  sqft
Built in 1905

Classic colonial in Port Norfolk only 3 blocks from the water and short distance to Old Town! Huge Double Lot with fenced backyard & front porch with stately columns. Elegant, old-world charm w/soaring ceilings, hardwood floors & even a claw-foot tub. Tons of character and part of the historic District too. Beautiful ceilings with antique trims, touches & unique restored solid wood maple fireplace mantle. Huge pocket doors. Updated electrical. 3rd floor bonus room/bedroom. 2 large living spaces on 1st floor. Metal Roof has been sealed, treated & painted in 2024. Water heater closet has gas hook-up if you want to switch to tankless. Solid Wood Doors. Ceiling Fans throughout. Exterior siding & trim freshly painted in 2024 per historic guidelines. 2 Beautiful Crepe Myrtles for shade & relaxation and a magnificent Magnolia Tree in the front. Kids love the unique 3rd floor space. Come and make this special home your very own! Seller to provide 4 new armoires or $2,000 credit - ask agent.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Fireplace Decorative,Perm Attic Stairs,Walk-In Attic
Rooms:
Attic,Foyer,Pantry,Porch,Rec Room,Screened Porch,Utility Closet
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Dryer Hookup,Microwave,Elec Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Washer Hookup
Flooring:
Carpet,Ceramic,Wood
A/C:
Central Air,Heat Pump,Zoned
Heating:
Forced Hot Air,Heat Pump,Nat Gas
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 1

Exterior

General:
Fiber Cement,Wood, Deck,Storage Shed
Style:
Colonial,Traditional
Pool:
No Pool
Parking:
Garage Det 1 Car,Off Street,Driveway Spc

Construction

Roofing:
Metal,Slate
General:
3, Crawl

Location

HOA Amenities:
0.0
County:
Portsmouth VA

Lot

Zoning:
HR
Fencing:
Back Fenced,Wood Fence

Utilities

Water:
City/County
Sewer:
City/County

This listing courtesy of:
BHHS RW Towne Realty, Dave Reisch

About Portsmouth, VA

Housing

Number of Units
43,512
Median Home Value
$180,509
Median Rent
$881

43.84% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.28% are vacant.

Commute

Car
80.43%
Public Transportation
2.00%
Walk to Work
2.11%
Work from Home
13.04%
Other
1.97%

The median travel time to work is 22 minutes.

People

Population
99,152
Median Age
37.00
Median Household Size
2.48

Education

High School
30.51%
Associate’s Degree
10.32%
Bachelor’s Degree
13.78%
Graduate Degree
7.97%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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