Park View
Neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth County 23704, 23708
Historic homes are occupied by young professionals, boaters and naval hospital personnel
Historic homes, many with covered porches, evoke a simpler time, particularly along Webster Avenue and Hatton Street. “Lots of residents are buying here and renovating homes while keeping their historic charm,” says Lisa Sinibaldi, a Realtor with Swell Real Estate Co. But not all of the homes are turn-of-the-century Victorian charmers. Appealing bungalows, craftsman homes, ranchers and condominiums are also in the mix. Curbed sidewalks link many homes, which are typically set close to the street on compact lawns along a grid of tree-lined streets plotted in the 1880s and 1890s. Many also have small driveways, but streets are typically wide with ample parking. Homes range from $100,000 to about $500,000. Today, many people move here for the water access, Sinbaldi says, with some docking their boats on the river beside their homes while others keep their boats at the nearby marinas.Soak up views of the Elizabeth River from the Portsmouth Seawall
Park View was named for its proximity to the city’s first public park, which was on the vast grounds of the naval hospital. Unfortunately, after 9/11, the campus and its park were closed to the public. Views of the river are still impressive, however, on a 1.5-mile walk that begins just south of the hospital. “There’s a long linear park, Crawford Bay Park, running from the naval hospital down to the seawall, which goes to the marina and then goes to the amphitheater,” Toler says. With its wild splash nozzles, the nearby Portsmouth Splash Park is a popular summertime spot for kids to cool off. The well-regarded Children's Museum of Virginia is also in Olde Towne. For sand and surf, Virginia Beach is just twenty miles east.The Wildlife Club helps students connect with nature
Waterview Elementary, which changed its name from John Tyler Elementary in 2021, spotlights reading, and the school has two reading specialists on staff. Niche rates the school a C-. Families take note: no tank tops or jeans with holes above the knee are allowed at Churchland Middle. The school earns a B from Niche. Grad students from the biological sciences department at Old Dominion University regularly stop by Churchland High School to lead the Wildlife Club on learning excursions in nearby coastal wetlands. Students immerse in nature thanks to a grant that helps connect underrepresented groups with wildlife and the outdoors. Niche awards the high school a grade of B.A walk along the river ends at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion and its amphitheater
Olde Towne has a robust festival schedule, particularly in summer. “The Umoja Festival is the oldest African American festival in Virginia, and we have the Seawall Festival, which coincides with HarborFest in Norfolk,” Toler says. “We have a 600-seat amphitheater on the water here in Olde Towne that brings all kinds of acts, starting in May and running through October.”It’s a quick commute to the oldest naval hospital in the country
This former “streetcar suburb” has lost its streetcar but the commute to downtown Portsmouth and its bustling Olde Towne is an easy one mile. For a scenic walk to the downtown action, pedestrians can stroll the paved seawall. It’s also a quick commute to the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in the northern reaches of the neighborhood. The hospital employs about 4,300 people. Beyond Portsmouth, commuting times get trickier. A handful of bridges and tunnels link Portsmouth with Norfolk and surrounding coastal communities, which means traffic can get heavy at rush hour as cars converge at limited crossing points. Hampton Roads Transit buses connect Portsmouth with the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center.High Street and Court Street are the heart of Old Town Portsmouth
Park View itself doesn’t have any noteworthy restaurants but a fun escape is High Street, an eight-block stretch of restaurants, bars and boutiques backdropped by murals in Olde Towne. One Olde Towne favorite is Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas, a modern speakeasy serving classic cocktails and small plates. The art-deco Commodore Theater in Olde Towne is a regional draw. “The Commodore Theater is one of a kind,” Toler says. “There are tables with lamps and telephones, where you place your order. It’s really unique and it has the only THX sound system in Hampton Roads.” High Street stretches to the Elizabeth River, where a ferry departs for a scenic 30-minute ride to Norfolk’s Waterside District, another convivial hub. There is a Food Lion not far from the neighborhood.
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Amy Balfour
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Phillip Davis
Phillip Davis
Keller Williams Realty Town Center
(757) 300-1735
24 Total Sales
1 in Park View
$235,000 Price
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Patrick Phillips
Patrick Phillips
Iron Valley Real Estate Hampton Roads
(757) 255-7486
23 Total Sales
2 in Park View
$249K - $355K Price Range
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Amber McCulloch
Amber McCulloch
Family First Realty Inc.
(757) 330-8480
35 Total Sales
1 in Park View
$135,225 Price
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Kimberly Plourde
Kimberly Plourde
EXIT Realty Central
(757) 792-8033
137 Total Sales
1 in Park View
$84,900 Price
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Stacy Petrin
Stacy Petrin
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
(757) 280-2504
36 Total Sales
2 in Park View
$250K - $319K Price Range
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Patrick Olds
Patrick Olds
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc.
(757) 720-2680
19 Total Sales
1 in Park View
$164,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Portsmouth Splash Park
Columbia Park
Fort Nelson Park
Fountain Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Bea Arthur Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Florida Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Park View | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Park View Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Park View, Portsmouth sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Park View, Portsmouth over the last 12 months is $260,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$263,000
Median Sale Price
$260,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$265,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
87
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$159
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,179
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1939
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,690
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,451
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,515
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,757
Median Age
35
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,021
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,503
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.4%
College Graduates
22.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.6%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
71
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
77
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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