Why this home stands out
What sets 2709 Bayview Boulevard apart is the rare combination of genuine early-1900s architecture and an almost unbeatable proximity to two major military installations. At 2,248 square feet, this is a four-bedroom home with real room to spread out — not a tight squeeze — and the lot's compact footprint means less yard work and more time enjoying the neighborhood. Bruce Johnson Memorial Park is literally at your doorstep.
ALL OTHERS AREA 21 and the Portsmouth real estate market
Bayview Boulevard sits within Portsmouth's Area 21 corridor, a part of the city where older, character-rich residential streets meet the working waterfront heritage that defines this side of Hampton Roads. The blocks here have a grounded, established feel — mature trees, homes with history, neighbors who tend to stay. Portsmouth itself is one of the most underrated cities in the region: genuinely diverse, walkable in pockets, and positioned right at the center of Hampton Roads with bridges and tunnels connecting you to Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk in every direction. The ALL OTHERS AREA 21 designation covers a broad swath of the city's northern reaches, and Bayview Boulevard lands in one of its more livable stretches — close to services, close to bases, and close to the Elizabeth River waterfront that gives Portsmouth so much of its identity. For anyone planting roots in the 757, this address puts you within reach of everything without the premium price tag of the more heavily marketed submarkets across the water.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are genuinely easy here. Port Norfolk Supermarket and Noura Inc Mt. Vernon Supermarket are both within 0.3 miles — walk or a two-minute drive depending on how much you're carrying. For a quick bite, Dria's Kitchen 'Box Fired' Pizzeria & Catering and Familiar Treasurez are each about 0.4 miles away. Bruce Johnson Memorial Park is right outside your door, Detroit Park is half a mile out, and Fountain Park adds another green option at 0.7 miles. Fitness is covered too — DCo, Completion Fitness LLC, and Grind Time Performance & Fitness Training are all within a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Four minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and five minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — it's hard to find a residential address in Hampton Roads that puts you this close to two installations at once. For active-duty families weighing commute time against living space, 2709 Bayview Boulevard is a serious contender. A VA loan can make a home like this even more accessible; the math on four bedrooms this close to base tends to work in your favor.
For buyers drawn to character
Homes built in 1900 don't come along every day, and when they do, they rarely offer 2,248 square feet of livable space alongside them. This address has the bones, the scale, and the street presence that newer construction simply can't replicate. If you're drawn to older neighborhoods with real architectural identity — wide trim, high ceilings, the kind of craftsmanship that predates cookie-cutter subdivisions — Bayview Boulevard deserves a close look.
More buyer questions
How far is 2709 Bayview Boulevard from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately 4 minutes by car from 2709 Bayview Boulevard, making this one of the closest residential addresses to the base in the city. For staff and active-duty personnel assigned there, the commute is about as short as it gets.
What is the square footage and layout of 2709 Bayview Boulevard?
The home offers 2,248 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and two full baths, built on a 0.12-acre lot. The 1900 construction date means you're likely looking at higher ceilings and more generous room proportions than a comparably sized modern build.
Is 2709 Bayview Boulevard in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation and flood insurance guidance specific to this parcel.
Where are the nearest grocery stores to 2709 Bayview Boulevard?
Port Norfolk Supermarket and Noura Inc Mt. Vernon Supermarket are both within 0.3 miles of the address — close enough to walk on a nice day or reach in under two minutes by car.
Does 2709 Bayview Boulevard have an HOA?
Based on available property data, this home does not appear to be subject to a homeowners association, which means no HOA restrictions or dues to factor into your plans.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Portsmouth well. Reach out to get a straight answer on anything about this address or the neighborhood around it.
