13 California Ave, Portsmouth, VA, 23701
About This Home
Fall in love with this charming vintage bungalow nestled along the marsh, where privacy, character, and natural beauty create a peaceful retreat that feels far removed from the everyday. While a few finishing touches remain, many of the home's most important updates have already been completed. Recent improvements include a fully renovated kitchen and laundry room (2020), a new 30-year architectural roof installed in May 2021, and central heating and air conditioning added for year-round comfort. Set on a spacious half-acre lot with picturesque river and marsh views, the property offers a peaceful setting frequented by waterfowl, deer, and foxes. A detached garage/workshop provides space for hobbies, storage, or projects. Rich in character, this bungalow features many original architectural details that have been thoughtfully preserved, showcasing its charm and craftsmanship. With updates already in place, this is a rare opportunity to create the marshside retreat you've always envisioned!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Electric Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Wood
- Fireplace features: Electric
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 936 sqft
Primary Bedroom
- Level: First
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Laundry
Details
- Parcel number: 03350210
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Patio,Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Marsh,Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Marsh
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Marsh,River Front
Lot
- Lot size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car,Off Street,Driveway,On Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Virginia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,441 | $17,292 |
| Home Insurance * | $160 | $1,920 |
| Property Taxes | $292 | $3,504 |
| Electricity | $202 | $2,433 |
| Total | $2,095 | $25,140 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
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How Costs Could Change Over Time
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