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Last sold for $265,000 on Jul 22, 2024

517 ROCKBRIDGE RD

PORTSMOUTH, VA 23707
3
Baths
2,753 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Jul 22, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,115 (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.$316,140 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$98,020
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$218,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$306,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$316,140

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.Conventional
CountyPORTSMOUTH CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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.Asbestos
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
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
Waterview Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 mi
H
Churchland High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
Churchland Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.2 mi

District: Portsmouth City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23707These 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.135
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 100.26

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
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.14,578
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,692 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,523
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,323
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

517 Rockbridge Rd 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.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Portsmouth city County
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Portsmouth 23707
  • Older than 66% of homes in Portsmouth city County

How it measures up in Portsmouth 23707

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portsmouth 23707.

Living area2,753 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 517 Rockbridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 23707Portsmouth city County
Living areabigger than2,753 ft²94% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac69% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than195158% of homes34% of homes

About 517 Rockbridge Rd

When did 517 Rockbridge Rd, Portsmouth, VA last sell?

517 Rockbridge Rd, Portsmouth, VA last sold on Jul 22, 2024 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Rockbridge Rd, Portsmouth, VA?

517 Rockbridge Rd, Portsmouth, VA has 3 bathrooms, 2,753 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 517 Rockbridge Rd, Portsmouth, VA built?

517 Rockbridge Rd, Portsmouth, VA was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 Rockbridge Rd, Portsmouth, VA?

517 Rockbridge Rd, Portsmouth, VA is assigned to Waterview Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Churchland High School (high), rated B-; 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 517 Rockbridge Rd, Portsmouth, VA compare to other homes in Portsmouth 23707?

Among the 5,006 homes in Portsmouth 23707, it is bigger than 94% of them (2,753 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1951 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 517 Rockbridge Rd, Portsmouth, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Rockbridge Rd, Portsmouth, VA was $4,115. The county assessed it at $316,140.

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