1510 Parker Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Why this home stands out

At 3,460 square feet, 1510 Parker Avenue offers the kind of square footage that's genuinely hard to find in this price tier of Portsmouth. The 1955 construction gives the building a solid mid-century bones — thick walls, established lot, and a footprint that larger modern builds often can't match. Add in the two-minute proximity to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and you have a location that practically defines convenience for anyone tied to the waterfront industrial corridor.

PRENTIS PLACE and the Portsmouth real estate market

Parker Avenue sits in a close-knit section of Portsmouth where the streets are quiet but the city's energy is never far away. This part of Portsmouth has a working-class authenticity that long-time residents take real pride in — neighbors know each other, front porches get used, and the blocks have a lived-in character that newer developments simply can't replicate. Portsmouth itself is one of the seven cities of Hampton Roads, tucked along the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River directly across from Norfolk. It's a city with genuine history — the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, despite its name, is actually located here in Portsmouth and is the oldest and largest naval shipyard in the United States. That history shapes the neighborhood's identity in a meaningful way. Getting around is easy: Interstate 264 connects you westward, the Downtown Portsmouth waterfront is minutes away, and the Elizabeth River Ferry gives you a scenic shortcut into Norfolk when you want it. Daily life here moves at a comfortable pace without feeling disconnected from everything Hampton Roads has to offer.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are genuinely walkable from 1510 Parker Avenue. Martha's Mini Mart is just 0.2 miles away for quick pick-ups, and Dollar General is a half-mile out for household staples. When hunger hits, Jaliyah's is right around the corner at 0.2 miles, while Lil Mammas Soul Kitchen and Vickie's Convenience & Deli Subs are both within a half-mile. Morning coffee runs are covered by the 7-Eleven at 0.5 miles or Cure at 0.8 miles. For fitness, the Effingham Street Family YMCA and Brikhouse Boxing and Fitness are both 0.6 miles away. Scotts Creek Park, Lansing Park, and Turnpike Park are all within a short walk or quick drive for outdoor time.

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