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$236,184
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 87How 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 $173,500 on Nov 10, 2022

712 NELSON ST

PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704
0
Baths
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$236K
$206K low$266K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$173,500 · Nov 10, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$80 (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.$12,790 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$290
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,790
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$12,790

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.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPORTSMOUTH CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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
Brighton Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Cradock Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Manor High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 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

712 Nelson 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 less than 69% of homes in Portsmouth city County
  • Among the largest lots in Portsmouth 23704

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
$90K$463K

This home is worth more than 42% of 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$236,184
CheaperTypical $250,814Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

How 712 Nelson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 23704Portsmouth city County
Estimated valuepricier than$236,18442% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 acalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 712 Nelson St

How much is 712 Nelson St, Portsmouth, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 712 Nelson St, Portsmouth, VA is $236,184 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $206,403 to $265,965. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 712 Nelson St, Portsmouth, VA last sell?

712 Nelson St, Portsmouth, VA last sold on Nov 10, 2022 for $173,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 712 Nelson St, Portsmouth, VA?

712 Nelson St, Portsmouth, VA is assigned to Brighton Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Cradock Middle School (middle), rated D-; Manor 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 712 Nelson St, Portsmouth, VA compare to other homes in Portsmouth 23704?

Among the 6,176 homes in Portsmouth 23704, it is worth more than 42% of them ($236,184 against a typical $250,814) and its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1 ac against a typical 0.12 ac). Measured against all of Portsmouth city County, it is worth more than 31% 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 712 Nelson St, Portsmouth, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 712 Nelson St, Portsmouth, VA was $80. The county assessed it at $12,790.

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