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$319,263$195 / 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 94How 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 $134,000 on Apr 17, 2012

5900 ARDEN ST

PORTSMOUTH, VA 23703
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,638 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$319K
$299K low$339K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$134,000 · Apr 17, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,426 (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.$270,730 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$73,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$196,930
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$260,570
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$270,730

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.7 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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.20
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Churchland Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.8 mi
M
Churchland Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Churchland High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

5900 Arden 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.

  • Worth more than 68% of homes in Portsmouth city County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Portsmouth 23703
  • Older than 82% of homes in Portsmouth 23703

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$646K

This home is worth more than 39% 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$319,263
CheaperTypical $341,900Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$195
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,638 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,663 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 5900 Arden St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 23703Portsmouth city County
Estimated valuepricier than$319,26339% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19549% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,638 ft²48% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac19% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than196018% of homes51% of homes

About 5900 Arden St

How much is 5900 Arden St, Portsmouth, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5900 Arden St, Portsmouth, VA is $319,263 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $299,196 to $339,330. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5900 Arden St, Portsmouth, VA last sell?

5900 Arden St, Portsmouth, VA last sold on Apr 17, 2012 for $134,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5900 Arden St, Portsmouth, VA?

5900 Arden St, Portsmouth, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,638 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 5900 Arden St, Portsmouth, VA built?

5900 Arden St, Portsmouth, VA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5900 Arden St, Portsmouth, VA?

5900 Arden St, Portsmouth, VA is assigned to Churchland Elementary 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 5900 Arden St, Portsmouth, VA compare to other homes in Portsmouth 23703?

Among the 8,892 homes in Portsmouth 23703, it is worth more than 39% of them ($319,263 against a typical $341,900), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($195 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,638 ft² against a typical 1,663 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1960 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Portsmouth city County, it is worth more than 68% 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 5900 Arden St, Portsmouth, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5900 Arden St, Portsmouth, VA was $3,426. The county assessed it at $270,730.

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