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420 COURT ST

PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704
8
Baths
5,793 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,511 (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.$738,750 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$206,030
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$532,720
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$724,930
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$738,750

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.1 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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyPORTSMOUTH CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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(2)

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.

E
Park View Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.7 mi
H
I. C. Norcom High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Churchland Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.3 mi

District: Portsmouth City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23704These 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.142
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 100.29

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,780
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,409 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,951
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,674
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

420 Court 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Portsmouth city County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Portsmouth 23704
  • Among the oldest homes in Portsmouth city County

How it measures up in Portsmouth 23704

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portsmouth 23704.

Living area5,793 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,470 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 420 Court St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOlde TownePortsmouth 23704Portsmouth city County
Living areabigger than5,793 ft²97% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac43% of homes70% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than187014% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 420 Court St

When did 420 Court St, Portsmouth, VA last sell?

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

How big is 420 Court St, Portsmouth, VA?

420 Court St, Portsmouth, VA has 8 bathrooms, 5,793 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 420 Court St, Portsmouth, VA built?

420 Court St, Portsmouth, VA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 420 Court St, Portsmouth, VA?

420 Court St, Portsmouth, VA is assigned to Park View Elementary School (elementary), rated D; I. C. Norcom High School (high), rated D-; 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 420 Court St, Portsmouth, VA compare to other homes in Portsmouth 23704?

Among the 6,176 homes in Portsmouth 23704, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,793 ft² against a typical 1,470 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1870 against a typical 1947). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 420 Court St, Portsmouth, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 420 Court St, Portsmouth, VA was $9,511. The county assessed it at $738,750.

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