Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms under one roof is genuinely hard to find at this scale, and 1314 Wool Ave delivers exactly that. Whether you need room for a growing household, a dedicated home office, a guest suite, or all three at once, the layout gives you options most homes in this size range simply can't. Add a location that puts two major military installations within five minutes, and this address starts to look like a very deliberate choice.
MOUNT HERMON and the Portsmouth real estate market
Wool Avenue sits in a well-established residential pocket of Portsmouth — a city with deep roots, a working waterfront, and a character that's equal parts historic and hardworking. The streets here are quiet and lined with mature trees, and the homes have the kind of solid mid-century bones that hold up decade after decade. Portsmouth itself is one of the original seven cities of Hampton Roads, and that heritage shows in the architecture, the tight-knit neighborhoods, and the genuine sense of place you don't always find in newer developments. The 1314 Wool Ave Portsmouth Virginia 23707 address puts you squarely in the heart of a city that has been reinvesting in itself — from the revitalized Olde Towne district to the waterfront corridor — while keeping the everyday pace relaxed and the commutes short. It's an honest, livable city that rewards people who take the time to get to know it.
What's nearby
Daily errands are straightforward from this address. Grocery options, pharmacies, and fuel are all within a short drive, and the Olde Towne Portsmouth historic district is close enough for a casual evening out — good restaurants, local shops, and the waterfront boardwalk are all part of that mix. Elizabeth River Trail access gives you a scenic route for walking, running, or cycling along the water. Downtown Norfolk is reachable in roughly fifteen minutes via the Downtown Tunnel, expanding your dining and entertainment options considerably without making it feel like a trek.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Four minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and five to Norfolk Naval Shipyard — this address is about as well-positioned as it gets for dual-military households or anyone whose work life revolves around these two installations. Five bedrooms means deployments, PCS moves, and extended family visits all have a place to land. A VA loan can make the path to ownership here straightforward, and the location means BAH goes a long way in this part of Portsmouth.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown your current space, five bedrooms and 1,800 square feet give you real room to spread out — not just an extra room tacked on, but genuine flexibility for how your household actually lives. There's space for older kids to have their own rooms, for a proper home office, and still room for guests. Portsmouth's established neighborhoods offer stability, and this particular address keeps commutes short no matter which direction your family's daily life pulls you.
More buyer questions
How far is 1314 Wool Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately four minutes away by car — one of the closest residential addresses you'll find to the base without being directly on base property.
How far is 1314 Wool Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about five minutes from this address, making it a practical choice for shipyard workers and military personnel assigned there.
Is 1314 Wool Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this property is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
What is the lot and property type at 1314 Wool Ave?
1314 Wool Ave is a residential single-family property built in 1976, offering five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and approximately 1,800 square feet of living space.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase 1314 Wool Ave?
Yes — as a single-family residential property, 1314 Wool Ave is generally eligible for VA loan financing, which can be a significant advantage for qualifying military buyers and veterans.
Want to walk through 1314 Wool Ave or talk through what this address could look like for your household? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out anytime.
