245 Broad St, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Why this home stands out

Six bedrooms in a single-family home built in 1940 is not a common find anywhere in Hampton Roads, and in Portsmouth it stands out even more. The square footage gives every household member genuine breathing room, while the pre-war architecture brings the kind of craftsmanship — solid bones, generous room proportions, and period character — that newer construction rarely replicates. Add two military installations within five minutes and you have a home that checks a long list of practical boxes without sacrificing personality.

PORT NORFOLK and the Portsmouth real estate market

Broad Street sits in a part of Portsmouth where the city's deep naval and maritime roots are still visible in the streetscape. The surrounding blocks carry a lived-in, established feel — mature trees, sidewalks, and neighbors who have been around long enough to know each other's names. Portsmouth itself is one of the oldest cities in Virginia, and the 23707 zip code sits close to the working waterfront that has defined the region for centuries. Getting around is straightforward: downtown Portsmouth is minutes away, the Elizabeth River ferry connects you to Norfolk's Waterside District, and Interstate 264 puts the broader Hampton Roads metro within easy reach. Families comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth will notice that this part of the city offers genuine urban walkability alongside the kind of square footage that is hard to find closer to the water. The neighborhood rewards those who appreciate authenticity over polish — it is the kind of address where the history of the house and the history of the city feel like one continuous story.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from 245 Broad Street. Noura Inc Mt. Vernon Supermarket and Port Norfolk Supermarket are both within two-tenths of a mile, so a quick grocery run rarely requires a car. ZandyLu Brew & Bakery, just 0.3 miles away, is the kind of neighborhood coffee spot worth building a morning routine around. Dria's Kitchen 'Box Fired' Pizzeria & Catering is equally close for a casual dinner. Detroit Park and Bruce Johnson Memorial Park are both under half a mile, giving kids and dogs plenty of outdoor space. Fitness options include DCo at 0.6 miles and both Completion Fitness LLC and Grind Time Performance & Fitness Training, LLC within a mile.

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