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$50,335$53 / 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 74How 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 $50,000 on Jul 10, 2026

5 DEWEY ST

PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704
1.5
Baths
950 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
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

$50K
$37K low$63K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Jul 10, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,348 (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.$92,990 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$67,990
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$92,010
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$92,990

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.Cape Cod
CountyPORTSMOUTH CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
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
Douglass Park Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.6 mi
M
Cradock Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 mi
H
I. C. Norcom High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

5 Dewey 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 least valuable homes in Portsmouth 23704
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Portsmouth 23704
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Portsmouth city County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Portsmouth city County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Portsmouth city County

What homes are worth in Portsmouth 23704

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

This home
$87K$455K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Portsmouth 23704.

How it measures up in Portsmouth 23704

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

Estimated value$50,335
CheaperTypical $250,552Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$53
CheaperTypical $171Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area950 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,466 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 5 Dewey St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 23704Portsmouth city County
Estimated valuepricier than$50,335almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than950 ft²15% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²12% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than191924% of homes8% of homes

About 5 Dewey St

How much is 5 Dewey St, Portsmouth, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Dewey St, Portsmouth, VA is $50,335 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $37,364 to $63,306. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Dewey St, Portsmouth, VA last sell?

5 Dewey St, Portsmouth, VA last sold on Jul 10, 2026 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Dewey St, Portsmouth, VA?

5 Dewey St, Portsmouth, VA has 1.5 bathrooms, 950 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 5 Dewey St, Portsmouth, VA built?

5 Dewey St, Portsmouth, VA was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Dewey St, Portsmouth, VA?

5 Dewey St, Portsmouth, VA is assigned to Douglass Park Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Cradock Middle School (middle), rated F; 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 5 Dewey St, Portsmouth, VA compare to other homes in Portsmouth 23704?

Among the 6,176 homes in Portsmouth 23704, it is worth more than almost none of them ($50,335 against a typical $250,552), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($53 against a typical $171), it is bigger than 15% of them (950 ft² against a typical 1,466 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1919 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Portsmouth city County, it is worth more than almost no 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 5 Dewey St, Portsmouth, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Dewey St, Portsmouth, VA was $1,348. The county assessed it at $92,990.

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