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$231,295$219 / 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 90How 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

53 CHATHAM RD

PORTSMOUTH, VA 23702
1
Baths
1,056 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$231K
$208K low$254K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,667 (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.$206,550 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$64,150
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$142,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$199,330
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$206,550

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.0.29
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
Victory Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.6 mi
M
Cradock Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Manor High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Portsmouth City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23702These 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.113
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 100.25

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,568
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,816 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,240
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,821
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

53 Chatham 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.

  • Worth less than 72% of homes in Portsmouth city County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Portsmouth 23702
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Portsmouth city County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Portsmouth 23702
  • Older than 79% of homes in Portsmouth city County

What homes are worth in Portsmouth 23702

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

This home
$128K$396K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Portsmouth 23702.

How it measures up in Portsmouth 23702

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portsmouth 23702.

Estimated value$231,295
CheaperTypical $231,295Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$219
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,274 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 53 Chatham Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 23702Portsmouth city County
Estimated valuepricier than$231,29550% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21978% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²29% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac82% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than194141% of homes21% of homes

About 53 Chatham Rd

How much is 53 Chatham Rd, Portsmouth, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Chatham Rd, Portsmouth, VA is $231,295 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $208,254 to $254,336. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Chatham Rd, Portsmouth, VA last sell?

53 Chatham Rd, Portsmouth, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Chatham Rd, Portsmouth, VA?

53 Chatham Rd, Portsmouth, VA has 1 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 53 Chatham Rd, Portsmouth, VA built?

53 Chatham Rd, Portsmouth, VA was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Chatham Rd, Portsmouth, VA?

53 Chatham Rd, Portsmouth, VA is assigned to Victory Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Cradock Middle School (middle), rated F; Manor High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Portsmouth City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Chatham Rd, Portsmouth, VA compare to other homes in Portsmouth 23702?

Among the 3,565 homes in Portsmouth 23702, it is worth more than 50% of them ($231,295 against a typical $231,295), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($219 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,274 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1941 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Portsmouth city County, it is worth more than 28% 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 53 Chatham Rd, Portsmouth, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Chatham Rd, Portsmouth, VA was $2,667. The county assessed it at $206,550.

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