Why this home stands out
At 2,002 square feet, 411 Shenandoah Street offers more room than most mid-century homes in this price tier — four bedrooms and two full baths built in 1948, when construction meant thick walls and generous floor plans. The lot gives you breathing room, and the location puts two military installations within a short drive without dropping you into a high-traffic corridor. That combination of size, era, and access is harder to find than it looks.
WATERVIEW and the Portsmouth real estate market
Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' oldest and most layered cities, and Shenandoah Street sits in a part of town that reflects that history without feeling frozen in it. The surrounding blocks are a mix of mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and neighbors who tend to know each other's names. It's a working city — practical, unpretentious, and genuinely connected to the water and military culture that define this region. Portsmouth sits directly across the Elizabeth River from downtown Norfolk, and the two cities share an energy that's hard to replicate elsewhere in Virginia. The Olde Towne historic district is just a few miles away, offering a walkable stretch of 18th- and 19th-century architecture, independent restaurants, and waterfront access. For anyone weighing where to put down roots in Hampton Roads, Portsmouth rewards a closer look — it's a city with layers, and 411 Shenandoah Street puts you in the middle of a neighborhood that's genuinely livable.
What's nearby
Daily life runs smoothly from this address. Mockingbird Pasta Bar, Corner Cafe, and Hometown Diner are all within 0.6 miles, so weeknight dinners and weekend brunches are covered without a long drive. Corner Cafe doubles as your morning coffee stop. For groceries, A & A Seafood Market and Bean Oriental Grocery are both under a mile away, and Dollar General is just half a mile for quick runs. Maryview Park is 0.7 miles out, and both Links at City Park and Portsmouth City Park are within 0.9 miles — solid options for morning walks or weekend afternoons. DCo gym is 0.6 miles away if you prefer structured workouts, and Zenya Yoga Studio is just a mile out.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is six minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is seven — making 411 Shenandoah Street one of the more strategically located addresses in the area for active-duty households. Four bedrooms give you room to spread out through deployments and PCS transitions, and a VA loan can make the numbers work without a large down payment. This is the kind of address that fits a military lifestyle without requiring compromises.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown a two- or three-bedroom and need real space, 2,002 square feet across four bedrooms gives everyone room to breathe. The two full baths mean morning routines don't become a bottleneck, and the parks within a mile — Maryview Park, Portsmouth City Park, Links at City Park — mean weekends have somewhere to go. Portsmouth's mid-century neighborhoods tend to offer more square footage per dollar than newer construction, and this address is a solid example of that.
More buyer questions
How far is 411 Shenandoah Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately six minutes away by car, making this one of the closer residential addresses to the base in the city. USCG Base Portsmouth is about seven minutes in the other direction.
What is the square footage of 411 Shenandoah Street?
The home offers 2,002 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and two full baths, which is notably generous for a 1948-era property in this part of Portsmouth.
What parks are near 411 Shenandoah Street?
Maryview Park is 0.7 miles away, Links at City Park is 0.8 miles, and Portsmouth City Park is 0.9 miles — all within easy walking or biking distance for outdoor time.
Is 411 Shenandoah Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
What are the dining options near 411 Shenandoah Street?
Mockingbird Pasta Bar, Corner Cafe, and Hometown Diner are all within 0.6 miles, giving you a solid range of casual dining and coffee options just a short walk or drive from the front door.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth's neighborhoods inside and out — reach out to get the full picture on 411 Shenandoah Street and what it takes to make it yours.
