Why this home stands out
What sets 2724 Ash Street apart is raw proximity to two major installations without the noise or congestion you might expect. At 1,720 square feet on a mid-century footprint, the home offers genuine room to live — three real bedrooms, two full baths, and the kind of bones that reward a buyer who appreciates a well-located property over a flashy one. The 1950 construction era means solid framing, generous room proportions, and a neighborhood that has had decades to mature around it.
NORCOM PARK and the Portsmouth real estate market
The 23707 zip code sits in the western reaches of Portsmouth, a city that punches well above its weight for character and convenience. This part of town carries the quiet confidence of an established working neighborhood — tree-lined streets, owner-occupied houses with real yards, and neighbors who have been around long enough to wave hello. Portsmouth itself is one of Hampton Roads' original cities, hugging the Elizabeth River across from Norfolk, and it rewards the curious: the Olde Towne historic district, the Children's Museum of Virginia, and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum are all within easy reach. Commuter logistics here are genuinely exceptional. Two major military installations are practically around the corner, and the broader Hampton Roads highway network — I-264, US-58, the Downtown Tunnel — connects you to Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach without a heroic commute. Families comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth consistently note how much house this zip code delivers for the location.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy here. Groceries, pharmacies, and fast-casual dining cluster along Frederick Boulevard and Victory Boulevard just minutes away. The Portsmouth City Park and its recreation facilities are close by for weekend mornings. Olde Towne Portsmouth — with its independent restaurants, coffee shops, and waterfront promenade along the Elizabeth River — is a short drive that feels like a world away from the workweek. For bigger shopping runs, the Military Circle area and the broader Norfolk retail corridor are accessible in under fifteen minutes. Commuters heading to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth or Norfolk Naval Shipyard are looking at single-digit drive times on a normal day.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Four minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and five to Norfolk Naval Shipyard — that's the headline. Whether you're a corpsman, a shipyard worker, or a spouse managing school drop-offs and duty-day logistics, the math here works. A VA loan can make a three-bedroom, two-bath home at this address a genuinely practical move, and the location means you're spending less time in the car and more time at home.
For first-time buyers
If you're searching homes for sale in 23707 and want a foothold in a well-connected Portsmouth neighborhood without overextending, 2724 Ash Street deserves a close look. The 1950 build means you get real room proportions — 1,720 square feet across three bedrooms and two baths — in a zip code where the price-to-location ratio is hard to argue with. It's a practical first step into homeownership in a city that's been here a long time and isn't going anywhere.
More buyer questions
How far is 2724 Ash Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately four minutes by car — one of the closest residential addresses to the facility in the city. For active-duty medical personnel or civilian staff, that kind of proximity is genuinely rare.
How far is 2724 Ash Street from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about five minutes away, making this address a strong option for shipyard workers and contractors who want to minimize their daily commute without sacrificing a full-sized home.
What school zone does 2724 Ash Street fall in?
Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Norcom High School and homes for sale zoned for Westhaven Elementary School will want to confirm current Portsmouth Public Schools zoning directly with the district, as attendance boundaries can change — but this address has historically fallen within those zones.
Is 2724 Ash Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing flood insurance implications with your agent.
Does the 23707 zip code have an HOA?
This property is not part of a mandatory homeowners association, which means no HOA dues or deed restrictions beyond standard Portsmouth city ordinances — a detail worth noting for buyers who prefer fewer layers of governance.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Portsmouth well. Reach out to get a straight-talking walkthrough of what 2724 Ash Street means for your situation.
