Why this home stands out
What makes 221 Cypress Road stand out is the combination of genuine square footage and everyday convenience that's hard to find at this scale. At 2,850 square feet, this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home gives everyone room to spread out — and with Food Lion, MP International Grocery, and multiple restaurants within a tenth of a mile, daily errands practically take care of themselves. The 1951 construction means solid bones and a character that newer builds simply can't replicate.
PARK MANOR and the Portsmouth real estate market
Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' most underrated cities — a place with real history, genuine neighborhoods, and a waterfront identity that keeps drawing people back. The area around 221 Cypress Road has a lived-in, community-oriented feel where neighbors know each other and local businesses thrive. Portsmouth sits across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk, giving residents easy access to the broader metro while holding onto its own distinct personality. The city is home to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, one of the oldest and largest naval shipyards in the country, which anchors the local economy and makes Portsmouth a natural fit for military families and civilian workers alike. Commutes into Chesapeake, Suffolk, or Norfolk are straightforward from this part of town, and the mix of mid-century homes along streets like Cypress Road gives the area an architectural warmth that feels genuinely rooted rather than recently assembled.
What's nearby
Everyday life runs smoothly from this address. Food Lion and MP International Grocery are both within 0.1 miles — a walkable errand on most days. When dinner isn't happening at home, Mom & Son Thai Kitchen, Chick N Roll, and Chinese Gourmet Hibachi Express are all essentially at your doorstep. TIGER Academy of Martial Arts is 0.2 miles away for after-school or weekend training, and Portsmouth Volleyball Center is just as close for recreational play. Hodges Manor Park is a half-mile out for open-air time, while Portsmouth City Park and URBAN ICE coffee shop are both about a mile away — easy drives or a longer walk on a good day.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is nine minutes away and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is ten — making 221 Cypress Road a practical choice for active-duty personnel and DoD civilians at either installation. The home's 2,850 square feet handles deployment cycles and growing families well, and a VA loan can make ownership here more straightforward than many buyers expect.
For families upgrading
If your current home has started to feel tight, 221 Cypress Road offers a meaningful step up. Three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and 2,850 square feet give a growing family real room — for homework, hobbies, guests, and everything in between. Add walkable groceries, nearby parks, and a martial arts academy down the street, and the daily logistics of family life get noticeably easier.
More buyer questions
How far is 221 Cypress Road from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately nine minutes by car from 221 Cypress Road, making it one of the more convenient addresses in the city for staff and active-duty personnel assigned there.
How far is 221 Cypress Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about ten minutes away — a short, manageable commute for civilian employees and military personnel working at one of the Navy's largest installations.
What is the square footage and layout of 221 Cypress Road?
The home offers 2,850 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, built in 1951 with the kind of room proportions that were common in mid-century construction.
Is 221 Cypress Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 221 Cypress Road is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel.
Are there parks and recreational options near 221 Cypress Road?
Yes — Portsmouth Volleyball Center and Hodges Manor Park are both within half a mile, and Portsmouth City Park is about a mile away, offering a range of outdoor and recreational options close to home.
Want to know more about 221 Cypress Road or the surrounding Portsmouth market? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through everything — reach out anytime.
