357 Dinwiddie St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Why this home stands out

Few addresses in Hampton Roads put you this close to two military installations while keeping you inside a genuine 19th-century neighborhood. The 1880 build date means real plaster walls, tall ceilings, and period details that newer construction simply cannot replicate. Five bedrooms give you the flexibility for a home office, a guest suite, or a dedicated workout room — and three full baths mean nobody waits in line.

OLDE TOWNE and the Portsmouth real estate market

Olde Towne Portsmouth is one of the oldest and most architecturally intact urban neighborhoods in Virginia. Brick sidewalks, gas-style streetlamps, and a continuous row of Victorian and Federal-era homes line the blocks between the Elizabeth River and the city's commercial core. Portsmouth itself sits on the western shore of Hampton Roads harbor, directly across from Norfolk, and the two cities share the working waterfront that has defined this region for centuries. Residents here tend to know their neighbors by name — the scale of the blocks encourages it. Families comparing Portsmouth homes for sale often land in Olde Towne specifically because the walkability score and the architectural character are hard to find anywhere else at this price point in the region. The neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which speaks to both its character and the care residents have invested in it over generations.

What's nearby

Daily life at 357 Dinwiddie is genuinely walkable. Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill is 0.1 miles away — close enough for a weeknight dinner without moving the car. Crawford Levee Park and Portside Park are both within two blocks, and Needle Beach sits just 0.2 miles out for a quick waterfront reset. For coffee, Olde Towne Coffee is a 0.3-mile stroll; Starbucks and Wawa are within 0.4 miles. Groceries are covered by Simply Southern Market of Hampton Roads, Market Street & General Store, and Bier Garden Gift Shop & Market, all within 0.3 miles. Gino's Pizzeria and Crawford Restaurant round out the dining options nearby. Movement Studio VA, Riverview Aquatics Center, and Effingham Street Family YMCA handle fitness within a mile.

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