31 Radford St, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Why this home stands out

What sets 31 Radford Street apart is its combination of solid mid-century construction and an unbeatable location in Douglas Park. You're five minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard and six from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, yet the street itself feels residential and grounded. At 1,890 square feet across three bedrooms and two baths, there's genuine living space here — enough room to spread out without the upkeep of a sprawling lot.

DOUGLAS PARK and the Portsmouth real estate market

Douglas Park is one of Portsmouth's established residential neighborhoods — the kind of community where streets are lined with mature trees and neighbors actually know each other. The housing stock here reflects the late 1960s era of solid, no-nonsense construction, and the neighborhood has held its character well over the decades. You're in the southern part of Portsmouth, which means quick access to both the waterfront industrial corridor and the city's broader network of parks and commercial corridors. Portsmouth itself often flies under the radar compared to its Hampton Roads neighbors, but that's part of the appeal. The city has real history, a walkable downtown, and a genuine sense of place. Living on Radford Street puts you close to everything Portsmouth offers — from the Elizabeth River Trail to the Olde Towne historic district — while keeping you in a quieter, tree-lined pocket of the city that doesn't feel rushed.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 31 Radford Street. Kroger is 0.8 miles away, and Walmart is just 0.7 miles out for quick grocery runs. When you'd rather let someone else cook, Peter Seafood is only 0.2 miles down the road — a local favorite worth knowing. Starbucks and Chipotle are both 0.5 miles away, and Dunkin' is close behind at 0.6 miles. Maplewood Park is a two-minute walk at 0.2 miles, and Seaboard Square and Woodland Park are each 0.7 miles out. Fitness options are well covered too — Sports Performance House, Zenya Yoga Studio, and Crunch Fitness are all within a mile.

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