135 Francis St, Portsmouth, VA 23702

Why this home stands out

What sets 135 Francis Street apart is its rare combination of military-base proximity and everyday convenience packed into a compact radius. Seven minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and eight minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth means commutes stay short and predictable. Add a walkable cluster of groceries, parks, and local restaurants, and you have a Portsmouth address that earns its keep on a daily basis — not just on paper.

SOUTH LOXLEY PLACE and the Portsmouth real estate market

Francis Street sits in a residential pocket of southern Portsmouth, a city that punches above its weight for character and convenience in Hampton Roads. Portsmouth blends working-waterfront grit with genuine neighborhood pride — tree-lined blocks, longtime residents, and a civic identity that's distinctly its own. The 23702 zip code places you in a part of the city that's close to everything without the density or noise of downtown. Streets here tend to be quiet and residential in feel, with a mix of single-family homes that reflect decades of community investment. Portsmouth as a whole offers easy access to the Elizabeth River, the Olde Towne historic district, and the broader Hampton Roads metro — all without the premium price tags of Virginia Beach or Norfolk's trendier corridors. Families comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth consistently find that this city delivers square footage, convenience, and community in a combination that's hard to replicate elsewhere in the region.

What's nearby

Southside BBQ is just 0.2 miles away — practically a neighbor — and Tony's Crab & Seafood and Culture Lounge 2 are both within half a mile for when you want something different. Groceries are covered by Food Lion at 0.6 miles, with Royal Farms and an Amoco station rounding out the options under a mile. Coffee runs are easy too: McDonald's, Dunkin', and Crossings Café are all within 0.9 miles. For fitness, Planet Fitness is under a mile. Green space is well represented with GreenwoodSniffSpot at 0.5 miles, Woodland Park at 0.7 miles, and Brentwood Play Area at 0.9 miles — solid options for dog walks, kids, or just getting outside.

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