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Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $160,000 on Sep 4, 2025

38 EMMONS PL

PORTSMOUTH, VA 23702
4
Baths
3,162 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · Sep 4, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,082 (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.$158,650 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,860
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$109,790
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$153,420
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$158,650

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.1 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Quadraplex
CountyPORTSMOUTH CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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.

M
Cradock Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Cradock Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Manor High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Portsmouth City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23702These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,568
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,816 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,240
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,821
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°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

38 Emmons Pl 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Portsmouth 23702
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Portsmouth 23702
  • Older than 86% of homes in Portsmouth city County

How it measures up in Portsmouth 23702

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portsmouth 23702.

Living area3,162 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,272 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 38 Emmons Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 23702Portsmouth city County
Living areabigger than3,162 ft²almost all homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac6% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than193925% of homes14% of homes

About 38 Emmons Pl

When did 38 Emmons Pl, Portsmouth, VA last sell?

38 Emmons Pl, Portsmouth, VA last sold on Sep 4, 2025 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 Emmons Pl, Portsmouth, VA?

38 Emmons Pl, Portsmouth, VA has 4 bathrooms, 3,162 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 38 Emmons Pl, Portsmouth, VA built?

38 Emmons Pl, Portsmouth, VA was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. It is a quadraplex home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Emmons Pl, Portsmouth, VA?

38 Emmons Pl, Portsmouth, VA is assigned to Cradock Middle School (middle), rated F; Cradock Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Manor High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Portsmouth City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Emmons Pl, Portsmouth, VA compare to other homes in Portsmouth 23702?

Among the 3,566 homes in Portsmouth 23702, it is bigger than almost all of them (3,162 ft² against a typical 1,272 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1939 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 38 Emmons Pl, Portsmouth, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Emmons Pl, Portsmouth, VA was $1,082. The county assessed it at $158,650.

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