Why this home stands out
What sets 525 Mt Vernon Ave apart is its location inside Port Norfolk's grid of tree-lined streets, where parks, local eateries, and two grocery stores are all within a short walk. Built in 1978 and offering 1,056 square feet of single-family living, this address delivers a compact, manageable footprint in a neighborhood with genuine character and serious military convenience.
PORT NORFOLK and the Portsmouth real estate market
Port Norfolk is one of Portsmouth's most distinctive residential pockets — a walkable, close-knit neighborhood where the streets have names like Mt Vernon, Washington, and Franklin, and the architecture reflects decades of working waterfront history. The blocks here feel lived-in and real, with mature trees, small front yards, and neighbors who actually know each other. Portsmouth itself is a city that often surprises people: it has a genuine historic downtown, a working waterfront along the Elizabeth River, and a quietly proud identity separate from its larger neighbors across the water. Port Norfolk sits in the western part of the city, well-connected to the rest of Hampton Roads via I-264 and the Downtown Tunnel. Whether you're commuting to a base, heading into Norfolk for the evening, or just running errands on foot, the location inside Port Norfolk makes daily life genuinely easy without requiring a car for every task.
What's nearby
Daily errands are remarkably easy from 525 Mt Vernon Ave. Fountain Park is literally 0.1 miles away — a quick walk for a morning stretch or an afternoon outside. Detroit Park and Franklin Circle Park are both within 0.3 miles. Familiar Treasurez and Dria's Kitchen 'Box Fired' Pizzeria & Catering are both 0.2 miles out when you want a meal without driving. Noura Inc Mt. Vernon Supermarket and Port Norfolk Supermarket are each 0.3 miles away for grocery runs, with Fast 5 Grocery & Deli another option at 0.7 miles. DCo gym is 0.7 miles away for workouts, and a 7-Eleven is just 0.2 miles for quick stops.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is four minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is five — it's hard to find a residential address in Hampton Roads that puts two installations this close without a long commute in either direction. For active-duty families, that proximity means more time at home and less time in traffic, which matters a lot over a typical tour of duty. A VA loan can make this address even more accessible.
For first-time buyers
At 1,056 square feet on a manageable lot in an established neighborhood, 525 Mt Vernon Ave is a realistic entry point into Portsmouth homeownership. Port Norfolk gives you walkability, parks, and local restaurants right outside your door — the kind of neighborhood texture that's hard to find at this scale. It's a straightforward home in a place with real community around it.
More buyer questions
How far is 525 Mt Vernon Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately 4 minutes by car from 525 Mt Vernon Ave, making it one of the closest residential addresses to the base in the area.
How far is 525 Mt Vernon Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is about 5 minutes away by car — a genuinely short commute that puts both major nearby installations within easy reach from this address.
What is the Port Norfolk neighborhood like?
Port Norfolk is a historic, walkable neighborhood in Portsmouth with tree-lined streets, a tight residential grid, nearby parks, and local businesses within walking distance — it has a distinct, established character compared to newer suburban developments in Hampton Roads.
Is 525 Mt Vernon Ave 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 property's specific parcel.
What parks are near 525 Mt Vernon Ave?
Fountain Park is just 0.1 miles away, and both Detroit Park and Franklin Circle Park are within 0.3 miles — making this address unusually well-positioned for outdoor access within the neighborhood.
Want to know more about 525 Mt Vernon Ave or Port Norfolk? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through everything — reach out anytime.
