212 Cypress Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Why this home stands out

Size is the headline here. At 2,083 square feet, 212 Cypress Road offers noticeably more room than most mid-century homes in this price tier of Portsmouth — three bedrooms, a full bath plus a half bath, and a footprint that gives every occupant real breathing space. The 1952 construction means solid bones, and the location puts two major military installations within a ten-minute drive.

CEDAR POINT and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' most underrated cities — a working waterfront community with genuine character, affordable by regional standards, and remarkably well-connected to the rest of the metro. The 23701 zip code sits in the southwestern portion of the city, a residential pocket where streets are lined with mid-century homes and neighbors tend to know each other. Families comparing Portsmouth homes for sale often land here because the area offers a quieter, more settled feel without sacrificing convenience. Portsmouth itself borders Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk, which means you're never far from wherever you need to be — whether that's a base, a hospital, a waterfront restaurant, or a regional park.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from 212 Cypress Road. Dollar General is 0.1 miles away, and Food Lion and MP International Grocery are both within 0.6 miles for a full grocery run. When you want to eat out, Yoolks On Us is practically next door at 0.1 miles, The Dog House and American Wild Wings & Gyro are 0.2 miles out, and a McDonald's is less than a mile away. JGee Fitness is 0.2 miles for workouts, TIGER Academy of Martial Arts is 0.4 miles, Portsmouth Volleyball Center is 0.3 miles, and Hodges Manor Park is just 0.6 miles for open-air time.

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