2821 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Why this home stands out

What sets 2821 High Street apart is its rare combination of proximity and practicality. Built in 1979, this 1,125-square-foot single-family home sits on a generous 0.19-acre lot in a neighborhood where two major military installations are each less than five minutes away. Grocery, coffee, and quick-service dining are all within a quarter mile, meaning your daily routine runs on your schedule — not your commute.

MOUNT HERMON and the Portsmouth real estate market

Mount Hermon is a well-established residential neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia — the kind of area where streets are quiet but everything you need is close. The neighborhood sits in the western part of the city, with a mix of mid-century and late-twentieth-century homes on tree-lined lots. Portsmouth itself carries a lot of character: it's one of the oldest cities in Virginia, with a walkable Olde Towne historic district, a working waterfront, and a tight-knit community feel that larger cities rarely manage. Mount Hermon benefits from Portsmouth's central position in Hampton Roads — you're connected to Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk without the traffic headaches of living further out. For anyone working at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth or Norfolk Naval Shipyard, this neighborhood is as close as it gets without living on base.

What's nearby

Day-to-day life at 2821 High Street is genuinely convenient. A Walmart Supercenter is just 0.1 miles away, handling grocery runs in minutes. Right at the corner you'll find Rally's and 7 Brew Coffee, with Chick-fil-A and Panda Express a short walk down the road. Wawa and Starbucks are both within 0.2 miles when you need a quick stop. For staying active, Sports Performance House is 0.3 miles out and Zenya Yoga Studio is just beyond that. Seaboard Square, Kinley Park, and Florida Park are all within half a mile, giving you easy access to green space without getting in the car.

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