Why this home stands out
Homes with this kind of footprint — 3,429 square feet, four bedrooms, and three and a half baths — don't come along often in this pocket of Portsmouth. Built in 1944, the property carries the solid construction hallmarks of that era while offering enough room for multigenerational living, a dedicated home office, or simply the breathing room that larger households genuinely need. The lot on Acres Road adds outdoor dimension that newer infill construction rarely matches.
GREEN ACRES and the Portsmouth real estate market
Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' most historically layered cities, and the area surrounding Acres Road reflects that depth. You're in a part of Portsmouth that sits comfortably between established residential streets and quick access to the broader metro — close enough to downtown Portsmouth's waterfront and Olde Towne Historic District to enjoy them regularly, but removed enough to feel like a genuine neighborhood rather than a transit corridor. The 3000 Acres Road Portsmouth VA 23703 zip code places you in the northern reaches of the city, where lot sizes tend to be more generous and the streetscape carries a quieter, settled character. Portsmouth itself borders Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk, giving residents practical access to all four cities without committing to any one of their traffic patterns. The Elizabeth River and its tributaries are woven into the geography here, and the broader Tidewater lifestyle — water-adjacent, community-rooted, and deeply connected to military heritage — shapes daily life in ways that are hard to replicate elsewhere.
What's nearby
Daily errands and leisure are well within reach from Acres Road. The Western Branch area of Chesapeake and northern Portsmouth share a retail corridor along Frederick Boulevard and nearby routes, putting grocery stores, pharmacies, and casual dining within a short drive. City Park and its green space offer a local outdoor option, and the broader network of Portsmouth parks gives families and active residents plenty to work with year-round. For waterfront dining or weekend outings, Olde Towne Portsmouth is roughly fifteen minutes south. Norfolk's Ghent neighborhood and its independent restaurant and coffee scene are accessible via the Downtown Tunnel or the ferry, making the full Hampton Roads metro genuinely usable from this address.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is eight minutes away, and NSA Northwest Annex is nine — making 3000 Acres Road one of the more strategically located addresses in the 23703 zip code for active-duty households. Four bedrooms and 3,429 square feet mean there's room for a growing family, a home office for remote duty work, or space for family visiting from out of state. A VA loan can make a home of this size more accessible than many expect.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown your current space, 3,429 square feet across four bedrooms and three and a half baths gives every member of the household room to spread out. The 1944 build era typically means thicker walls, larger rooms, and lot sizes that newer construction doesn't replicate — and in Portsmouth, that combination is increasingly hard to find at this scale. This is the kind of home you move into with a long horizon in mind.
More buyer questions
How far is 3000 Acres Road from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately eight minutes by car from 3000 Acres Road, making this one of the closer residential options to the base in the 23703 zip code. The drive is straightforward without highway dependency.
How far is 3000 Acres Road from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is about nine minutes from the property, sitting in roughly the same commute band as Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Both installations are reachable without navigating the Downtown Tunnel or major bridge crossings.
What year was 3000 Acres Road built, and what does that mean for the construction?
The home was built in 1944, placing it in an era known for heavier framing, larger room proportions, and lot sizes that reflect pre-density zoning standards. Buyers drawn to mid-century construction often cite durability and spatial generosity as key advantages over newer builds.
Is 3000 Acres Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as flood zone status can affect insurance costs.
Does the 3000 Acres Road property have an HOA?
HOA status for this address is not confirmed in the current property data — your agent can verify whether any homeowners association applies and what, if any, restrictions or community rules are in place.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Portsmouth well. Reach out to get straight answers about 3000 Acres Road and what it could mean for your next move.
