222 Maryland Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Why this home stands out

What sets 222 Maryland Ave apart is the combination of genuine early-1900s character and an unbeatable location. At 2,472 square feet across four bedrooms, there's real room to spread out — rare for a home this close to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth. The 0.11-acre lot sits in one of Portsmouth's most storied residential pockets, where tree-lined streets and century-old architecture give the block a sense of permanence that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate.

PORT NORFOLK and the Portsmouth real estate market

Port Norfolk is one of Portsmouth's most distinctive historic neighborhoods, and 222 Maryland Ave sits right in the heart of it. Developed largely in the early twentieth century, the area has a walkable, close-knit character that's increasingly hard to find in Hampton Roads. Streets are lined with homes that carry real architectural history — front porches, pitched rooflines, and mature trees that have been growing here longer than most neighborhoods have existed. Residents tend to know their neighbors, and the proximity to the Elizabeth River waterfront gives the whole area a relaxed, unhurried feel even as Portsmouth continues to grow and invest in its urban core. As a city, Portsmouth offers a compelling mix of working waterfront heritage, arts venues, and easy access to the broader Hampton Roads region via the Downtown Tunnel and the High Street ferry landing. For anyone drawn to character-rich urban living in a city that rewards exploration, Port Norfolk delivers something genuinely different from the cookie-cutter subdivisions that dominate much of coastal Virginia.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands barely require a drive. Port Norfolk Supermarket and Noura Inc Mt. Vernon Supermarket are both within 0.1 miles — grab groceries on foot without a second thought. When you want to eat out, Dria's Kitchen 'Box Fired' Pizzeria & Catering and Familiar Treasurez are each about 0.2 miles away. Green space is equally close: Bruce Johnson Memorial Park is 0.2 miles out, Detroit Park sits 0.4 miles away, and Fountain Park rounds things out at 0.5 miles. For fitness, DCo is under a mile away. A 7-Eleven at 0.6 miles covers quick stops any time of day.

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