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$284,850$168 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $280,000 on Jan 26, 2026

31 LANTERN WAY

PORTSMOUTH, VA 23703
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,696 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$285K
$272K low$298K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$280,000 · Jan 26, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,843 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$229,290 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$72,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$157,290
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$226,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$229,290

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyPORTSMOUTH CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Churchland High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Churchland Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.5 mi
M
Churchland Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Portsmouth City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23703These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,960
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,102 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,671
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,621
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

31 Lantern Way measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Portsmouth 23703
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Portsmouth 23703
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Portsmouth city County
  • Among the largest lots in Portsmouth city County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Portsmouth city County

What homes are worth in Portsmouth 23703

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$168K$653K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Portsmouth 23703.

How it measures up in Portsmouth 23703

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portsmouth 23703.

Estimated value$284,850
CheaperTypical $343,062Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$168
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,696 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,668 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 31 Lantern Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 23703Portsmouth city County
Estimated valuepricier than$284,85027% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16817% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,696 ft²53% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac98% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than198974% of homes83% of homes

About 31 Lantern Way

How much is 31 Lantern Way, Portsmouth, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 31 Lantern Way, Portsmouth, VA is $284,850 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $271,934 to $297,766. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 31 Lantern Way, Portsmouth, VA last sell?

31 Lantern Way, Portsmouth, VA last sold on Jan 26, 2026 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 31 Lantern Way, Portsmouth, VA?

31 Lantern Way, Portsmouth, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,696 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 31 Lantern Way, Portsmouth, VA built?

31 Lantern Way, Portsmouth, VA was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 31 Lantern Way, Portsmouth, VA?

31 Lantern Way, Portsmouth, VA is assigned to Churchland High School (high), rated B-; Churchland Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Churchland Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Portsmouth City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 31 Lantern Way, Portsmouth, VA compare to other homes in Portsmouth 23703?

Among the 8,892 homes in Portsmouth 23703, it is worth more than 27% of them ($284,850 against a typical $343,062), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($168 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,696 ft² against a typical 1,668 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1989 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Portsmouth city County, it is worth more than 55% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 31 Lantern Way, Portsmouth, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 31 Lantern Way, Portsmouth, VA was $2,843. The county assessed it at $229,290.

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