Why this home stands out
New construction in an established Portsmouth neighborhood is genuinely rare, and 512 Susan St delivers it. Five bedrooms give you the flexibility most buyers spend years searching for — a dedicated home office, a guest room, and still room for everyone. The half-bath on the main level keeps daily life flowing, and the 2025 build year means everything from the roof to the mechanicals is factory-fresh with no deferred maintenance waiting in the wings.
HODGES PARK and the Portsmouth real estate market
Hodges Park sits in the heart of Portsmouth, one of Hampton Roads' most historically rooted cities. The neighborhood has a grounded, residential feel — real streets, real neighbors, and a pace that doesn't rush you. Portsmouth itself carries centuries of maritime heritage, and that character shows up in the architecture, the waterfront, and the tight-knit community identity you'll notice quickly after moving in. City services, transit connections, and a well-established street grid make getting around straightforward whether you're heading downtown or crossing into Norfolk. Hodges Manor Park is half a mile away for weekend walks, and Portsmouth City Park adds another green anchor about a mile out. The neighborhood is also well-positioned for anyone connected to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth or Norfolk Naval Shipyard — both roughly ten minutes by car — making the daily commute genuinely manageable.
What's nearby
Groceries couldn't be more convenient — Food Lion and MP International Grocery are both just 0.1 miles away, so a quick errand rarely turns into a trip. For dining, Mom & Son Thai Kitchen, Chick N Roll, and Chinese Gourmet Hibachi Express are all essentially at your corner, giving you a solid rotation of options on any given night. URBAN ICE, a local coffee shop, is about a mile out when you want something to sip on. Staying active is easy too: TIGER Academy of Martial Arts is 0.2 miles away, JGee Fitness is under a mile, and the Portsmouth Volleyball Center is just 0.2 miles for a more recreational outlet.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are each about ten minutes from 512 Susan St — a commute that makes a real difference in daily quality of life. Five bedrooms handle deployments, homecomings, and the occasional visiting family member without anyone feeling squeezed. If you're using a VA loan, Portsmouth is a market where that benefit goes a long way on a new-construction home.
For families upgrading
Five bedrooms and over 2,100 square feet of brand-new space means you're not making compromises — everyone gets a room, and you still have flexibility left over. The half-bath on the main level is the kind of practical detail that matters when mornings get busy. Add in nearby green space at Hodges Manor Park and Portsmouth City Park, and the outdoor piece of family life is well covered too.
More buyer questions
How far is 512 Susan St from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately ten minutes away by car, making it one of the most convenient locations in the city for personnel and medical staff assigned there.
How far is 512 Susan St from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is also about ten minutes from the property, giving dual-military households or those with connections to both installations a genuinely central location.
What is the flood zone status for 512 Susan St?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation.
Is there an HOA for the Hodges Park neighborhood?
Hodges Park is not governed by a mandatory HOA, which means no additional association fees or approval processes for standard home modifications.
What makes 512 Susan St different from older homes in Portsmouth?
As a 2025 new construction, the home comes with current building codes, modern mechanicals, and no inherited maintenance concerns — a meaningful distinction in a city where much of the housing stock dates back several decades.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth inside and out — reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 512 Susan St.
