1 Crawford Pw #1301, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Why this home stands out

Few addresses in Hampton Roads place you this close to two federal installations while still dropping you onto a walkable, historic waterfront street. The 1965 building carries the architectural bones of mid-century construction — solid, quiet, and built before the era of paper-thin walls — while the Olde Towne address gives you brick sidewalks, working marinas, and a genuine neighborhood identity that newer developments simply cannot replicate.

OLDE TOWNE and the Portsmouth real estate market

Olde Towne Portsmouth is one of the oldest continuously inhabited neighborhoods in Virginia, and it shows in the best possible way. Federal-style row houses, gas-lamp streetscapes, and a working waterfront sit side by side here, creating a neighborhood that feels like a small city within a city. Crawford Parkway runs along the Elizabeth River, and from this address you can walk to the water in under two minutes. Portsmouth itself is a city with deep maritime roots — shipyards, naval history, and a downtown arts scene that has been quietly gaining momentum for years. The 23704 zip code anchors the historic core, and families comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth often land here once they discover how much neighborhood character comes with the address. Getting around is straightforward: the Portsmouth-Norfolk Passenger Ferry connects you to downtown Norfolk in minutes, and Interstate 264 is close enough for regional commutes without being close enough to hear.

What's nearby

Daily life at 1 Crawford Parkway is genuinely walkable. Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill is 0.1 miles away — close enough for a weeknight dinner without moving the car. Crawford Levee Park and Portside Park are both within 0.2 miles, and Needle Beach gives you an actual patch of sand on the river at the same distance. Groceries are covered by Simply Southern Market of Hampton Roads, Market Street & General Store, and Bier Garden Gift Shop & Market, all within 0.3 miles. Olde Towne Coffee handles your morning routine at 0.3 miles, with a Starbucks and a Wawa both at 0.4 miles for backup. Movement Studio VA, Riverview Aquatics Center, and the Effingham Street Family YMCA round out the fitness options within a short walk or drive.

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