Why this home stands out
Properties this close to Norfolk Naval Shipyard are genuinely rare. Two minutes to the gate means no long commutes eating into your day, and the 1930s construction gives the building a solidity and character that newer multi-family stock simply can't replicate. Prentis Place sits in a compact, connected corner of Portsmouth where parks, local restaurants, and fitness options are all within a half-mile walk — a combination that's hard to find at any price point.
PRENTIS PLACE and the Portsmouth real estate market
Prentis Place is one of Portsmouth's older residential pockets, where early-twentieth-century architecture lines streets that feel genuinely lived-in rather than recently developed. The neighborhood sits in the southern tier of Portsmouth, a city with deep maritime roots and a downtown waterfront that has been steadily finding its footing as a destination for local dining, arts, and community events. Portsmouth itself sits across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk, connected by the Downtown Tunnel and the Midtown Tunnel, making it a practical hub for anyone working at multiple Hampton Roads installations. Within Prentis Place, the blocks are walkable and the scale is human — you're not in a sprawling subdivision, you're in a real neighborhood with corner stores, neighborhood parks, and the kind of street-level activity that makes daily life feel connected. The 1802 Atlanta Avenue multi-family property for Portsmouth real estate buyers represents a rare chance to own a substantial piece of that history.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are easy from 1802 Atlanta Avenue. Martha's Mini Mart is just 0.2 miles away, with Dollar General and Church Food Mart both within half a mile. When you want a sit-down meal, Jaliyah's is practically around the corner at 0.2 miles, and Lil Mammas Soul Kitchen and Emma's Restaurant are each about 0.4 miles out. For your morning coffee, Mariner's Reef Cafe and Cure are both under a mile away. Fitness is covered by Brikhouse Boxing and Fitness at 0.5 miles and the Effingham Street Family YMCA at 0.6 miles. Scotts Creek Park, Lansing Park, and Jefferson Park are all within a short walk.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is two minutes from the front door — and USCG Base Portsmouth is three. For active-duty households, that kind of proximity means more time at home and less time in traffic. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the multi-family structure opens up options for extended family or multigenerational living arrangements that a single-family home simply can't offer.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been searching for something with genuine bones, 1802 Atlanta Avenue delivers. Built in 1930, this 2,400-square-foot multi-family property carries the craftsmanship of an era when buildings were made to last. Prentis Place amplifies that appeal — it's a neighborhood where the architecture has a story, the streets have texture, and you're not trading character for convenience. Here, you get both.
More buyer questions
How far is 1802 Atlanta Avenue from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately a 2-minute drive from 1802 Atlanta Avenue, making it one of the closest residential addresses to the shipyard's main gate in all of Portsmouth.
What type of property is 1802 Atlanta Avenue?
1802 Atlanta Avenue is a multi-family residential property with approximately 2,400 square feet of total space, originally built in 1930 in Portsmouth's Prentis Place neighborhood.
Is 1802 Atlanta Avenue in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 1802 Atlanta Avenue is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's exact parcel.
Where is Prentis Place located in Portsmouth?
Prentis Place sits in the southern portion of Portsmouth, Virginia, close to the Elizabeth River waterfront and within easy reach of both the Downtown Tunnel and Midtown Tunnel corridors.
Are there parks and green spaces near 1802 Atlanta Avenue?
Yes — Scotts Creek Park is 0.4 miles away, Lansing Park is 0.5 miles, and Jefferson Park is 0.6 miles, giving you three walkable green spaces within a short distance of the front door.
Want to know more about 1802 Atlanta Avenue or explore other properties in Prentis Place and Portsmouth? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail.
