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$246,972$173 / 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 91How 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

38 SHELBY ST

PORTSMOUTH, VA 23701
2
Baths
1,425 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$247K
$225K low$269K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,226 (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.$227,010 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$87,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$140,010
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$219,110
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$227,010

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyPORTSMOUTH CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Douglass Park Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.1 mi
M
Cradock Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi
H
I. C. Norcom High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Portsmouth City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23701These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.24,188
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,871 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,262
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,276
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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 Shelby St 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 67% of homes in Portsmouth 23701
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Portsmouth 23701
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Portsmouth 23701

What homes are worth in Portsmouth 23701

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

This home
$106K$493K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Portsmouth 23701.

How it measures up in Portsmouth 23701

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portsmouth 23701.

Estimated value$246,972
CheaperTypical $269,532Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$173
CheaperTypical $201Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,425 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 38 Shelby St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 23701Portsmouth city County
Estimated valuepricier than$246,97233% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17323% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,425 ft²58% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac77% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than195640% of homes44% of homes

About 38 Shelby St

How much is 38 Shelby St, Portsmouth, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Shelby St, Portsmouth, VA is $246,972 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $224,508 to $269,436. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Shelby St, Portsmouth, VA last sell?

38 Shelby St, Portsmouth, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Shelby St, Portsmouth, VA?

38 Shelby St, Portsmouth, VA has 2 bathrooms, 1,425 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 38 Shelby St, Portsmouth, VA built?

38 Shelby St, Portsmouth, VA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 38 Shelby St, Portsmouth, VA?

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

How does 38 Shelby St, Portsmouth, VA compare to other homes in Portsmouth 23701?

Among the 9,352 homes in Portsmouth 23701, it is worth more than 33% of them ($246,972 against a typical $269,532), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($173 against a typical $201), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,425 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1956 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Portsmouth city County, it is worth more than 36% 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 38 Shelby St, Portsmouth, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Shelby St, Portsmouth, VA was $2,226. The county assessed it at $227,010.

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