BEAUTIFUL RURAL SETTING WITH STONEWALL, MATURE TREES AND DISTANT BAY VIEWS FRAMES THIS HANDSOME HOME IN THE HEART OF PORTSMOUTH. UNSURPASSED QUALITY/CONSTRUCTION. FRENCH DRS TO FLA RM W/ CATHEDRAL CEILINGS. PRISTINE CONDITION.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$469Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Martha Easley• Benchmark Associates, Inc.
Bought with Maureen Weaver• Residential Properties Ltd.
CUSTOM BUILT COLONIAL ON BEAUTIFUL TREED LOT W/ STONE- WALL. DESIRABLE LOCATION, QUALITY CONSTRUCTION. WONDERFUL FLORIDA ROOM OFF FDR. FRENCH DOORS. MBR WITH LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET. WORK IN PROGRESS.
RIS #203994
May 30, 2002
Sold
$364,200
$186/sq ft
Apr 23, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Mar 29, 2002
Listed
$363,900
$186/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,255 (+0.8%)
$223,700 + $473,200
$696,900
2024
$9,185 (+3.1%)
$223,700 + $473,200
$696,900
2023
$8,906 (+12.6%)
$223,700 + $473,200
$696,900
2022
$7,908 (+1.6%)
$164,200 + $344,000
$508,200
2021
$7,781 (+1.6%)
$164,200 + $344,000
$508,200
2020
$7,659 (−8.0%)
$164,200 + $344,000
$508,200
2019
$8,323 (+2.7%)
$135,600 + $371,900
$507,500
2018
$8,105 (+3.6%)
$135,600 + $371,900
$507,500
2017
$7,826 (+4.6%)
$135,600 + $371,900
$507,500
2016
$7,485 (+1.3%)
$140,300 + $327,500
$467,800
2015
$7,391
$140,300 + $327,500
$467,800
2014
$7,391 (+9.3%)
$140,300 + $327,500
$467,800
2013
$6,761 (+7.8%)
$145,100 + $320,200
$465,300
2012
$6,271
$145,100 + $295,300
$440,400
Tax history for 785 Middle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,255 (+0.8%)
$223,700 + $473,200
$696,900
2024
$9,185 (+3.1%)
$223,700 + $473,200
$696,900
2023
$8,906 (+12.6%)
$223,700 + $473,200
$696,900
2022
$7,908 (+1.6%)
$164,200 + $344,000
$508,200
2021
$7,781 (+1.6%)
$164,200 + $344,000
$508,200
2020
$7,659 (−8.0%)
$164,200 + $344,000
$508,200
2019
$8,323 (+2.7%)
$135,600 + $371,900
$507,500
2018
$8,105 (+3.6%)
$135,600 + $371,900
$507,500
2017
$7,826 (+4.6%)
$135,600 + $371,900
$507,500
2016
$7,485 (+1.3%)
$140,300 + $327,500
$467,800
2015
$7,391
$140,300 + $327,500
$467,800
2014
$7,391 (+9.3%)
$140,300 + $327,500
$467,800
2013
$6,761 (+7.8%)
$145,100 + $320,200
$465,300
2012
$6,271
$145,100 + $295,300
$440,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.7 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,506
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newport County
APN
103005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 6
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Masonry
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Water Heater
Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s), Thermal Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
Other Features: Attic, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Storage, Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Construction Details: Drywall, Plaster, Clapboard
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Paved Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 30,629
Lot Size Acres: 0.7031
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Property Information
Has View
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,957
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $191,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,356
Tax Year: 2001
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Underground Utilities
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Connected
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Whole House Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Gas, Hot Water
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,506
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport County
APN: 103005
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Melville School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Portsmouth Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Portsmouth High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$872,000 – $1.06M
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