Neighborhoods: Victory
Victory Neighborhoods include Simonsdale, Glenshellah, Kings Gate Crossing, Westhaven, Green Lakes, New Port at Victory, Crystal Lake Estates, and Cavalier Manor
Simonsdale was established during World War II and is comprised of mainly small frame bungalow, cottage and Cape Cod style housing. It is located near the Portsmouth City Park area and is bordered by Portsmouth Boulevard and Elmhurst Lane. There are several neighborhood schools and athletic fields close by to serve the 1,200+ parcels from the various subdivisions that make up the Simonsdale area.
Glenshellah is a well established, upper-income neighborhood with beautiful waterfront homes built in the 1940s on a former golf course. Surrounded by the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River nearly all the homes offer water views and many homes have private piers.
Kings Gate Crossing is a single-family home development currently underway by Pace Construction. The 13-acre site along Airline Boulevard will consist of 49 lots with 1,700 – 2,500 square foot homes.
Westhaven has approximately 2,200 parcels compiled of several neighborhoods bordering several main arterial traffic corridors: Airline Boulevard, Frederick Boulevard, Portsmouth Boulevard and Turnpike Road. The northern and western boundaries abut the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River and Baines Creek. The homes were built in the 1940’s and continued through the 1950’s. A mix of frame Cape Cod style homes reminiscent of the earlier era and brick ranches common to the later provide a mix of housing styles. The area is perfect for first-time homebuyers.
Green Lakes was established in the early 1960s and is bordered by the Elizabeth Manor Golf and Country Club. Most of the 250 homes are brick or stone, ranch-style and range from 1,400 to 3,000 square feet. Due to the popularity of the golf course, many Green Lakes streets have been named after famous golfers, such as Ben Hogan Drive, Arnold Palmer Drive, and Gary Player Road.
New Port at Victory represents over $400 million in private investment. When complete, this new 208-acre community, built by L.M. Sandler & Sons, Inc., will feature 1,600 single-family homes, town homes and condos. It is designed as a TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design). Single family homes in Phase I are nearly sold out. Phase II is under construction with 184 town homes.
Crystal Lake Estates is a custom-built home community adjacent to Cavalier Manor. Construction began in the late 1980s on the south side of Lake Cavalier, known to neighbors as Crystal Lake. While most residents are retired military or current civilian employees, the subdivision attracts a diverse mix of families and couples looking for a quiet atmosphere.
Cavalier Manor is a sprawling neighborhood of more than 600 single-family homes first developed in the 1950s. Area streets were named after presidents and prominent African Americans, especially entertainers – Belafonte Drive, Horne Avenue and Ellington Square. According to the 2000 Census, Cavalier Manor is the most stable neighborhood in Virginia.