246 Sandpiper Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Why this home stands out

Few addresses in Hampton Roads match this one for sheer base proximity — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a three-minute drive, and USCG Base Portsmouth is four minutes away. Add a walkable block with parks, a café, and a smokehouse within half a mile, and 246 Sandpiper DR earns its place as one of the more strategically located four-bedroom properties in Portsmouth. The 1943 bones give it character that newer construction simply cannot replicate.

SHEA TERRACE and the Portsmouth real estate market

Sandpiper Drive sits in a quiet, established residential pocket of Portsmouth — a city that consistently surprises people who expect it to be overshadowed by its larger neighbors. Portsmouth has its own waterfront, its own arts scene, and a deep maritime identity that shows up in the architecture and the pace of daily life. The blocks around Sandpiper feel lived-in in the best sense: mature trees, modest front yards, and neighbors who actually know each other. This part of the 23704 zip code is close enough to the Elizabeth River waterfront to feel connected to the city's energy, yet far enough from the busiest corridors to stay genuinely quiet. For anyone browsing Portsmouth homes for sale with an eye toward character and convenience in equal measure, this neighborhood delivers both without asking you to compromise on either.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from Sandpiper Drive. Della Ray's Cafe and Da Snacc Attacc Restaurant and Lounge are both 0.3 miles away — close enough to walk on a weekday evening. Twisted Pig Ale & Smokehouse is just 0.4 miles for a laid-back weekend dinner. Groceries are covered by Fast 5 Grocery & Deli, A & A Seafood Market, and Bean Oriental Grocery, all within 0.7 miles. ZandyLu Brew & Bakery is a 0.6-mile trip for a proper morning coffee. When you need green space, Scotts Creek Park, Florida Park, and Fountain Park are all within a half-mile walk.

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