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$181,707$177 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $185,000 on May 17, 2023

938 AMELIA AVE

PORTSMOUTH, VA 23707
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,024 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$182K
$169K low$195K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$185,000 · May 17, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,234 (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.$166,430 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,430
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$164,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$166,430

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyPORTSMOUTH CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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
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
Simonsdale Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
H
Manor High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
William E. Waters Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.5 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

938 Amelia Ave 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 91% of homes in Portsmouth city County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Portsmouth 23707
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Portsmouth 23707
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Portsmouth 23707

What homes are worth in Portsmouth 23707

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

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$138K$496K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Portsmouth 23707.

How it measures up in Portsmouth 23707

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

Estimated value$181,707
CheaperTypical $258,817Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $180Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,441 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 938 Amelia Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 23707Portsmouth city County
Estimated valuepricier than$181,70710% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17747% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,024 ft²15% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²8% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than198788% of homes81% of homes

About 938 Amelia Ave

How much is 938 Amelia Ave, Portsmouth, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 938 Amelia Ave, Portsmouth, VA is $181,707 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $168,821 to $194,593. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 938 Amelia Ave, Portsmouth, VA last sell?

938 Amelia Ave, Portsmouth, VA last sold on May 17, 2023 for $185,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 938 Amelia Ave, Portsmouth, VA?

938 Amelia Ave, Portsmouth, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,024 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 938 Amelia Ave, Portsmouth, VA built?

938 Amelia Ave, Portsmouth, VA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 938 Amelia Ave, Portsmouth, VA?

938 Amelia Ave, Portsmouth, VA is assigned to Simonsdale Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Manor High School (high), rated C-; William E. Waters 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 938 Amelia Ave, Portsmouth, VA compare to other homes in Portsmouth 23707?

Among the 5,009 homes in Portsmouth 23707, it is worth more than 10% of them ($181,707 against a typical $258,817), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($177 against a typical $180), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,024 ft² against a typical 1,441 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (1987 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Portsmouth city County, it is worth more than 9% 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 938 Amelia Ave, Portsmouth, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 938 Amelia Ave, Portsmouth, VA was $2,234. The county assessed it at $166,430.

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