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$373,067$231 / 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 93How 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 $357,000 on Jun 3, 2025

4240 THISTLE DR

PORTSMOUTH, VA 23703
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,612 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$373K
$348K low$398K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$357,000 · Jun 3, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,182 (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.$339,180 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$85,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$253,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$321,570
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$339,180

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.0.33
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
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

Transaction History(3)

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
Churchland Primary & Intermediate SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Churchland Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Churchland High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

4240 Thistle Dr 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 more than 84% of homes in Portsmouth city County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Portsmouth 23703
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Portsmouth city County
  • Newer than 74% 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.

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$161K$655K

This home is worth more than 65% 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$373,067
CheaperTypical $342,489Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,612 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,656 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 4240 Thistle Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 23703Portsmouth city County
Estimated valuepricier than$373,06765% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23187% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,612 ft²46% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac57% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than197957% of homes74% of homes

About 4240 Thistle Dr

How much is 4240 Thistle Dr, Portsmouth, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4240 Thistle Dr, Portsmouth, VA is $373,067 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $348,432 to $397,702. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4240 Thistle Dr, Portsmouth, VA last sell?

4240 Thistle Dr, Portsmouth, VA last sold on Jun 3, 2025 for $357,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4240 Thistle Dr, Portsmouth, VA?

4240 Thistle Dr, Portsmouth, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,612 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 4240 Thistle Dr, Portsmouth, VA built?

4240 Thistle Dr, Portsmouth, VA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4240 Thistle Dr, Portsmouth, VA?

4240 Thistle Dr, Portsmouth, VA is assigned to Churchland Primary & Intermediate School (elementary), rated C; Churchland Middle School (middle), rated D-; Churchland High School (high), rated B. All sit in Portsmouth City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4240 Thistle Dr, Portsmouth, VA compare to other homes in Portsmouth 23703?

Among the 8,892 homes in Portsmouth 23703, it is worth more than 65% of them ($373,067 against a typical $342,489), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($231 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,612 ft² against a typical 1,656 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1979 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Portsmouth city County, it is worth more than 84% 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 4240 Thistle Dr, Portsmouth, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4240 Thistle Dr, Portsmouth, VA was $4,182. The county assessed it at $339,180.

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