Why this home stands out
What sets 1038 Crawford Parkway apart is its rare combination of scale, age, and location. At 2,835 square feet, this 1900-built multi-family property carries the bones of early-twentieth-century Portsmouth architecture — high ceilings, generous room proportions, and the kind of craftsmanship that simply isn't replicated today. Layer on top of that a sub-two-minute drive to two federal installations, and you have an address that's genuinely hard to match among Portsmouth homes for sale.
PARK VIEW and the Portsmouth real estate market
Crawford Parkway is one of Portsmouth's most storied corridors — a wide, tree-lined avenue that cuts through the city's older urban core and connects residents to the waterfront, the medical district, and the historic Old Towne district within minutes. The surrounding blocks reflect Portsmouth's layered architectural history: late-Victorian and early-Craftsman structures share sidewalks with mid-century infill, giving the area a texture that newer suburbs simply can't replicate. Crawford Park and Fort Nelson Park are both within a short walk, and Needle Beach — a small waterfront access point on the Elizabeth River — is under half a mile away. Portsmouth itself sits at the geographic heart of Hampton Roads, bordered by the Elizabeth River and connected to Norfolk by the Downtown and Midtown tunnels. For those comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth, this zip code places you within the city's most walkable and historically significant quarter, where daily errands, recreation, and federal employment are all reachable without getting on a highway.
What's nearby
Daily life runs smoothly from this address. Groceries are covered by Food Lion and Old Towne Market Place, both within half a mile, plus an Amoco station just 0.4 miles out. For a quick bite, Halal Shack, Church's Texas Chicken, and Hardee's are all within two blocks. Coffee is equally close — Starbucks Coffee Company is 0.2 miles away, with Wawa and McDonald's just a bit farther at 0.3 miles. Fitness options include Riverview Aquatics Center at 0.5 miles and NMC Portsmouth Gym at 0.6 miles. Crawford Park and Fort Nelson Park are both a short walk, and Needle Beach offers a waterfront escape less than half a mile from the front door.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is literally one minute away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is two minutes out — making 1038 Crawford Parkway one of the closest non-base addresses to dual federal installations in all of Hampton Roads. For active-duty households using a VA loan, the location math is hard to argue with: minimal commute, walkable daily errands, and a property with genuine square footage to grow into.
For buyers drawn to character
If you're drawn to properties with a real story, 1038 Crawford Parkway was built in 1900 — over a century of Portsmouth history under one roof. The multi-family format and 2,835 square feet of early-twentieth-century construction offer the kind of architectural character that renovation-minded buyers search for. Families comparing homes for sale in 23704 who want something with soul rather than something stamped out of a subdivision mold will find this address worth a serious look.
More buyer questions
How far is 1038 Crawford Parkway from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately one minute away by car — making this one of the closest residential addresses to the base in the entire city. USCG Base Portsmouth is just two minutes out in the other direction.
What is the property type and size at 1038 Crawford Parkway?
1038 Crawford Parkway is a multi-family residential property built in 1900, with approximately 2,835 square feet of living space. The structure reflects the architectural scale common to early-twentieth-century Portsmouth construction.
Is 1038 Crawford Parkway in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA designation and any applicable flood insurance considerations.
What schools serve 1038 Crawford Parkway?
Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Norcom High School and homes for sale zoned for Park View Elementary School will find that this address falls within Portsmouth City Public Schools — confirm current zoning directly with the district, as boundaries can change.
Where are the nearest parks and waterfront access points to 1038 Crawford Parkway?
Crawford Park and Fort Nelson Park are both within 0.3 miles, and Needle Beach — a waterfront access point along the Elizabeth River — is just 0.4 miles from the front door.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well. Reach out to get the full picture on 1038 Crawford Parkway and what it could mean for your next chapter in Portsmouth.
