2011 Holladay St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Why this home stands out

What sets 2011 Holladay ST apart is its rare combination of genuine historical character — built in 1860 — and an almost unbeatable position for anyone connected to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth or USCG Base Portsmouth. Scotts Creek Park is literally steps away, three grocery options land within half a mile, and the neighborhood's tree-lined streets carry the kind of quiet confidence that only comes with 160-plus years of history.

SHEA TERRACE and the Portsmouth real estate market

Shea Terrace sits in the heart of Portsmouth, Virginia — one of Hampton Roads' oldest and most architecturally rich cities. The neighborhood carries a lived-in, established feel: mature trees, modest lot sizes, and homes that span multiple eras of American residential building. Portsmouth itself borders the Elizabeth River and sits directly across the water from Norfolk, giving residents easy access to the broader Hampton Roads metro without the noise of its larger neighbors. The city is home to a strong military presence, a revitalized Olde Towne historic district, and a waterfront that locals genuinely use. Shea Terrace specifically benefits from its central position — close to medical facilities, green space, and daily errands — without sitting on a major arterial road. It's the kind of neighborhood where people put down roots, and the density of long-term residents shows. For anyone weighing Portsmouth vs. other Hampton Roads cities, the value of Shea Terrace's location relative to two major installations is hard to overstate.

What's nearby

Daily life from 2011 Holladay ST is genuinely convenient. Scotts Creek Park is 0.1 miles away — a quick walk for a morning stretch — and both Turnpike Park and Owens Creek Park are under half a mile. For food, Da Snacc Attacc Restaurant and Lounge is right around the corner at 0.1 miles, with America's Best Wings and China Ocean each about 0.4 miles out. Groceries are covered by Old Towne Market Place and Food Lion, both 0.4 miles away. When you need a coffee run, Starbucks is a mile out, with a McDonald's just under that. The NMC Portsmouth Gym rounds out the fitness options at 1.0 mile.

For different buyers

More buyer questions