114 Maxwell Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702

Why this home stands out

Century-old construction means real craftsmanship — the kind of bones that newer builds rarely replicate. At 1,709 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, the floor plan gives you room to breathe without the sprawl that's hard to maintain. Add a four-minute drive to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and a five-minute hop to USCG Base Portsmouth, and you have a location that genuinely earns its keep for active-duty households.

HIGHLAND PARK and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' most historically layered cities, and the area around Maxwell Ave reflects that depth. You're in a residential pocket that sits comfortably between working waterfront heritage and everyday neighborhood life — quiet enough to feel like home, connected enough to feel like you're in the middle of things. The Truxtun Historic District is just down the road, giving the surrounding blocks a sense of place that newer subdivisions simply can't manufacture. Portsmouth itself spans the Elizabeth River from Norfolk, and that geography shapes everything: the commutes, the culture, and the tight-knit feel of its older neighborhoods. Families comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth often land here once they realize how much city — parks, dining, history — is packed into such a manageable footprint. Portsmouth sits in its own independent city jurisdiction, which means city services and a distinct civic identity separate from surrounding counties.

What's nearby

Daily errands are straightforward from Maxwell Ave. A Dollar General and a BP station are both within half a mile for quick runs, and a second BP is just a touch farther at 0.6 miles. When you want a bite close to home, New York Pizza & Deli and Hay Hing Chinese are each about three-tenths of a mile away — solid options for a weeknight without the drive. The 7-Eleven at 0.2 miles covers coffee and convenience in one stop, and a Dunkin' is under a mile out when you want something more dedicated. For fresh air, Highland Biltmore Park is a two-minute walk, GreenwoodSniffSpot is 0.4 miles for dog owners, and the Truxtun Historic District adds a scenic, historically rich green space just around the corner.

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