1601 Elm Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Why this home stands out

Built in 1910, 1601 Elm Ave carries more than a century of Portsmouth craftsmanship in its bones. At 3,800 square feet, multi-family properties of this size and vintage are genuinely uncommon in the urban core. Two major federal installations are a literal two-minute drive away, and a walkable cluster of parks, eateries, and fitness options surrounds the block — a combination that is hard to replicate anywhere else in the 23704 zip code.

PRENTIS PARK and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' oldest and most layered cities, and the blocks around Elm Avenue reflect that depth. This part of Portsmouth sits in a tight urban grid where early-twentieth-century architecture still defines the streetscape. The city's Olde Towne Historic District is just a short drive east, giving the broader area a sense of place that newer suburbs simply cannot manufacture. Portsmouth's waterfront along the Elizabeth River offers skyline views of Norfolk and a growing dining and arts scene. City Hall, the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, and the ferry terminal connecting to downtown Norfolk are all within easy reach. For buyers comparing Portsmouth homes for sale, the proximity to two major installations — Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth — combined with the neighborhood's walkability and historic fabric makes this corner of the city genuinely distinctive.

What's nearby

Daily errands barely require a car from 1601 Elm Ave. Martha's Mini Mart is 0.2 miles away, Dollar General and an Amoco are within 0.4 miles, and quick bites are covered by Jaliyah's and Vickie's Convenience & Deli Subs, both just 0.2 miles out, with Ten10 Restaurant another block beyond. Morning coffee is easy at Cure (0.4 mi) or 7-Eleven (0.4 mi). For fitness, the Effingham Street Family YMCA is a 0.2-mile walk, Brikhouse Boxing and Fitness is half a mile away, and Movement Studio VA is 0.6 miles. Scotts Creek Park, Columbia Court, and Crawford Park are all within 0.4 miles for outdoor time.

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