Why this home stands out
Built in 2022, this home skips the renovation math entirely. You get contemporary construction — updated systems, current building standards, and a clean slate — without the premium of a custom build. At 1,280 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths, the layout is efficient without feeling cramped, and the location puts two major military installations within a single-digit commute.
NEW PORT and the Portsmouth real estate market
265 Goldenstar Lane sits in Portsmouth, Virginia, a city with deep maritime roots and a genuinely diverse residential character. Portsmouth neighbors Norfolk across the Elizabeth River and shares much of the same economic and military DNA, but it tends to offer more square footage per dollar and quieter residential streets. The Goldenstar Lane area sits in the southwestern corridor of Portsmouth — a largely residential pocket where newer construction has been filling in alongside established neighborhoods. Streets here are calm, lots are modest, and the pace feels unhurried. Portsmouth itself is a city of distinct neighborhoods: from the historic gaslight district of Olde Towne to the waterfront stretches along the Southern Branch, there's a lot of texture to explore. For day-to-day living, the city's infrastructure is solid — major corridors, regional transit connections, and quick interstate access all make getting around Hampton Roads straightforward. If you're weighing Portsmouth homes for sale as part of your search, this address puts you close to the action without putting you in the middle of it.
What's nearby
Woodland Park is just 0.3 miles away — an easy walk for a morning stretch or an afternoon with the dog. Maplewood Park and GreenwoodSniffSpot are both within 0.4 miles, giving you genuine options for outdoor time close to home. For groceries, Farm Fresh International covers the full weekly shop at 0.8 miles, and Dollar General is equally close for quick runs. New York Pizza & Deli and Hay Hing Chinese are both under a mile for easy weeknight dinners, and a Starbucks Coffee Company and Crossings Cafe round out the morning routine within 0.8 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Six minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and six minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — this address is about as dialed-in for a military household as you'll find in the area. A VA loan pairs naturally with a 2022-built home: no deferred maintenance concerns, no repair negotiations, just a clean transaction on a move-in-condition property. Short-tour families especially appreciate not inheriting someone else's project list.
For first-time buyers
A 2022 build means you're starting with everything new — systems, finishes, appliances — which takes a lot of the guesswork out of your first purchase. Three bedrooms and two and a half baths give you room to grow, and the location in Portsmouth keeps you connected to the broader Hampton Roads job market. It's a practical, confidence-building first home in a city that rewards buyers who look past the surface.
More buyer questions
How far is 265 Goldenstar Lane from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately six minutes from 265 Goldenstar Lane by car, making it one of the more convenient addresses in Portsmouth for Shipyard-based personnel.
How far is 265 Goldenstar Lane from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is also about six minutes away, sitting in the same general direction as Norfolk Naval Shipyard from this address.
What year was 265 Goldenstar Lane built?
The home was built in 2022, meaning it comes with modern construction standards, current electrical and plumbing systems, and no deferred maintenance typical of older stock.
Is 265 Goldenstar Lane in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Where are the nearest parks to 265 Goldenstar Lane?
Woodland Park is the closest at 0.3 miles, followed by Maplewood Park and GreenwoodSniffSpot at 0.4 miles each — all walkable from the front door.
Want to see 265 Goldenstar Lane in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth well — reach out and they'll set up a showing on your schedule.
