356 Mount Vernon Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Why this home stands out

Two things set 356 Mount Vernon Avenue apart. First, the square footage: 2,123 square feet across three bedrooms and two baths is a lot of room for a 1948 build. Second, the location is hard to beat for base access — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly four minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is about five. Add two grocery stores within a quarter mile and a coffee shop a short walk down the block, and daily life here runs smoothly.

PORT NORFOLK and the Portsmouth real estate market

Mount Vernon Avenue sits in a quiet, established part of Portsmouth's west side. The streets here are lined with mid-century homes — mostly brick, mostly owner-occupied, with wide lots and mature trees. It has the feel of a neighborhood that has been well-kept for decades. Sidewalks connect the blocks, and the pace is unhurried. Portsmouth itself is one of Hampton Roads' most underrated cities. It borders Norfolk to the east and Chesapeake to the south, putting you within reach of the whole region without the traffic of more congested corridors. The downtown Portsmouth waterfront is a short drive, and Interstate 264 connects you west toward Suffolk. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth will notice that the 23707 zip code offers genuine square footage at a scale that is harder to find closer to the water.

What's nearby

Groceries are genuinely close here. Noura Inc Mt. Vernon Supermarket and Port Norfolk Supermarket are both about 0.2 miles away. ZandyLu Brew & Bakery is 0.3 miles down the street — a solid spot for a morning coffee. Dria's Kitchen Box Fired Pizzeria & Catering is right around the corner at 0.3 miles. Detroit Park is 0.2 miles away, and Bruce Johnson Memorial Park is 0.3 miles. Fountain Park adds another green space at 0.5 miles. DCo gym is 0.6 miles out, with two more fitness options within a mile.

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