118 Woodstock St, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Why this home stands out

The 1950 build gives 118 Woodstock Street the kind of solid construction and classic floor plan that newer tract homes rarely match. Three bedrooms and two full baths fit comfortably into 1,282 square feet. The lot sits within walking distance of two neighborhood parks. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a five-minute drive, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is six minutes out. That combination of proximity and neighborhood calm is hard to find in the 23701 zip code.

HIGHLAND BILTMORE and the Portsmouth real estate market

Woodstock Street sits in a residential pocket of Portsmouth where mid-century homes line quiet streets. The blocks here have a settled, established feel — sidewalks, mature trees, and neighbors who have been around long enough to wave hello. Woodland Park is 0.3 miles away, and Maplewood Park is just 0.4 miles out. Both give you green space without a drive. The housing stock in this part of Portsmouth tends to be single-family homes from the 1940s and 1950s, built when craftsmanship mattered and rooms were sized for real life. Portsmouth itself is one of the original cities of Hampton Roads. It sits across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk, connected by the Downtown Tunnel and the Midtown Tunnel. Getting around is straightforward — you can reach Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, or Suffolk in under 30 minutes on most days. The city has a working waterfront, a historic Olde Towne district, and a genuine neighborhood character that sets it apart from the newer suburbs farther out.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from 118 Woodstock Street. Farm Fresh International is 0.8 miles away for a full grocery run. Dollar General is the same distance when you just need a few things. New York Pizza & Deli is 0.6 miles out for a quick dinner, and Hay Hing Chinese is 0.7 miles away. Coffee is covered by Crossings Cafe and Starbucks, both within 0.8 miles. The 7-Eleven at 0.6 miles handles early mornings. Woodland Park and Maplewood Park are both under half a mile, and GreenwoodSniffSpot is 0.4 miles away if you have a dog.

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