78 Decatur St is a 1,660 square foot multi-family home on a 6,098 square foot lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Portsmouth data, we estimate the home's value is $177,325.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$107Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$177,325
$10K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 35.8% lower than the average sale price ($276K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,736 (+1.2%)
$60,800 + $85,860
$146,660
2024
$1,715 (+1.0%)
$55,330 + $84,680
$140,010
2023
$1,697 (+14.9%)
$55,330 + $84,090
$139,420
2022
$1,477 (+17.2%)
$55,330 + $75,230
$130,560
2021
$1,260 (+3.0%)
$44,260 + $69,330
$113,590
2020
$1,224 (+0.6%)
$33,530 + $63,430
$96,960
2019
$1,217
$31,930 + $62,250
$94,180
2018
$1,217 (+1.3%)
$31,930 + $61,660
$93,590
2017
$1,201
$31,930 + $60,480
$92,410
2016
$1,201
$31,930 + $60,480
$92,410
2015
$1,201 (+2.3%)
$31,930 + $60,480
$92,410
2014
$1,174 (−8.7%)
$31,930 + $60,530
$92,460
2013
$1,285
$31,930 + $60,530
$92,460
2012
$1,285
$31,930 + $60,530
$92,460
Tax history for 78 Decatur St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,736 (+1.2%)
$60,800 + $85,860
$146,660
2024
$1,715 (+1.0%)
$55,330 + $84,680
$140,010
2023
$1,697 (+14.9%)
$55,330 + $84,090
$139,420
2022
$1,477 (+17.2%)
$55,330 + $75,230
$130,560
2021
$1,260 (+3.0%)
$44,260 + $69,330
$113,590
2020
$1,224 (+0.6%)
$33,530 + $63,430
$96,960
2019
$1,217
$31,930 + $62,250
$94,180
2018
$1,217 (+1.3%)
$31,930 + $61,660
$93,590
2017
$1,201
$31,930 + $60,480
$92,410
2016
$1,201
$31,930 + $60,480
$92,410
2015
$1,201 (+2.3%)
$31,930 + $60,480
$92,410
2014
$1,174 (−8.7%)
$31,930 + $60,530
$92,460
2013
$1,285
$31,930 + $60,530
$92,460
2012
$1,285
$31,930 + $60,530
$92,460
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
HR
CRADOCK
Historic Residential Sub-District
The HR sub-district is intended for residential uses, but also allows some public and institutional uses, all subject to the use-specific standards in Sec. 40.2-217 Use-Specific Standards.
Zone overlays
Cradock Historic District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Public service
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Duplex
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,660
Building Sq. Ft: 1,660
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 6 & 7 BLK 13 78 DECATUR
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 200
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,098
Legal Block Number: 13
Acres: 0.14
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 60
Zoning Code: HR
County Use Description: RESDDUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,660
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Portsmouth
APN: 04090 150
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026
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Schools
Cradock Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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Cradock Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
Manor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 35-47% chance 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
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$169,000 – $204,000
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