Why this home stands out
Very few homes in Hampton Roads let you walk out the front door and reach a marina raw bar, a riverfront park, and a coffee shop within two blocks — all from a house that predates the Civil War. At 2,360 square feet across four bedrooms, 361 Court Street carries the bones of 1860 with the space a modern household actually needs. The Olde Towne streetscape here is the real thing: brick sidewalks, mature trees, and neighbors who wave.
OLDE TOWNE and the Portsmouth real estate market
Olde Towne Portsmouth is one of the largest historic districts on the East Coast, and Court Street sits squarely in its core. The neighborhood is defined by 18th- and 19th-century architecture — Federal, Greek Revival, Victorian — lining streets that were laid out before the American Revolution. It's the kind of place where a Saturday morning walk doubles as a history lesson. Portsmouth itself sits on the western bank of the Elizabeth River, directly across from downtown Norfolk, with a pedestrian ferry connecting the two. The city has invested steadily in its waterfront, and the results show up in the parks, the marina district, and a dining scene that punches well above the city's size. For anyone drawn to authenticity over subdivision sameness, Portsmouth delivers a sense of place that's genuinely hard to replicate elsewhere in Hampton Roads.
What's nearby
Daily life at 361 Court Street is remarkably self-contained. Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill is 0.1 miles away — close enough to walk for a weeknight dinner. Crawford Levee Park and Portside Park are both under a quarter mile, and Needle Beach gives you a waterfront escape at the same distance. 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. Olde Towne Coffee handles your morning routine at the same distance, with a Starbucks and Wawa a few steps farther. Movement Studio VA, Riverview Aquatics Center, and the Effingham Street Family YMCA keep fitness options close.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Base Portsmouth and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are each about one minute from the front door — as close as a base assignment gets without living on base. That proximity makes 361 Court Street a natural fit for service members watching commute time, and the four bedrooms give a growing family genuine room to spread out. VA loan eligibility can make a home of this age and character more accessible than many buyers expect.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been searching for a home with a story — not a story someone invented for a brochure, but one written into the foundation in 1860 — 361 Court Street is worth a serious look. More than 160 years of Portsmouth history live in these walls, set on a block where the architectural integrity of Olde Towne is the neighborhood's defining feature. Four bedrooms and 2,360 square feet mean you're not trading space for character.
More buyer questions
How far is 361 Court Street from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is approximately one minute from 361 Court Street by car — the base entrance is essentially around the corner. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is equally close at roughly one minute as well.
What is the flood zone status for 361 Court Street?
Flood zone information for 361 Court Street is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property. Buyers are encouraged to review that section and discuss flood insurance options with their agent.
How old is the home at 361 Court Street?
The home was built in 1860, making it over 160 years old and one of the older residential structures in Olde Towne Portsmouth's nationally recognized historic district.
Is there an HOA for 361 Court Street?
There is no HOA associated with 361 Court Street, so homeowners are not subject to association fees or deed restrictions beyond the city's historic district guidelines.
What is the walkability like around 361 Court Street?
Walkability is one of the strongest selling points of this address — restaurants, waterfront parks, grocery options, coffee shops, and fitness studios are all within 0.3 to 0.7 miles, making car-free errands genuinely practical for daily life.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Olde Towne Portsmouth well — reach out to get a full picture of what life at 361 Court Street looks like for your household.
