502 Hamilton Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Why this home stands out

What sets 502 Hamilton Avenue apart is the combination of size, lot, and location that's genuinely hard to find in this zip code. You get a 1998-built, two-story home with four real bedrooms, a half-bath on the main level, and over 2,200 square feet — all on a 0.2-acre lot in a quiet Lake Shores pocket where grocery stores and parks are within a short walk. For anyone weighing Portsmouth homes for sale near the medical district, this address checks a lot of boxes at once.

LAKE SHORES and the Portsmouth real estate market

Lake Shores sits in the western reaches of Portsmouth, a city with deep naval and maritime roots along the Elizabeth River. The neighborhood has a settled, residential feel — tree-lined streets, modest lot sizes that still give you breathing room, and a genuine sense of community that newer subdivisions often struggle to replicate. Portsmouth itself is one of Hampton Roads' most historically layered cities, home to the nation's oldest naval hospital and a revitalized Olde Towne waterfront district that draws visitors from across the region. Families comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth often discover that the city punches above its weight: you're close to downtown Norfolk via the tunnel or the Midtown Bridge, and the broader Hampton Roads highway network puts Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Suffolk within a reasonable commute. Within Lake Shores specifically, the streets are calm enough for evening walks, and the proximity to parks and local businesses makes daily errands genuinely manageable without a long drive.

What's nearby

Everyday convenience is one of Lake Shores' quiet strengths. Noura Inc Mt. Vernon Supermarket and Port Norfolk Supermarket are both about 0.2 miles away — close enough to walk for a forgotten ingredient. When you want something quick, Fast 5 Grocery & Deli is about a mile out. For coffee and a pastry, ZandyLu Brew & Bakery is just 0.3 miles away and worth the short trip. Dria's Kitchen 'Box Fired' Pizzeria & Catering and Familiar Treasurez give you solid local dining options within half a mile. Green space is equally close: Detroit Park is 0.2 miles, Bruce Johnson Memorial Park is 0.3 miles, and Fountain Park rounds things out at 0.5 miles. Fitness options include DCo at 0.6 miles and both Completion Fitness LLC and Grind Time Performance & Fitness Training within a mile.

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