Why this home stands out
What sets 3109 Dartmouth Street apart is its rare combination of genuine 1940s character and unbeatable day-to-day convenience. Four bedrooms gives you real flexibility — a home office, a guest room, a nursery — without the cramped feeling of a smaller wartime-era house. And with Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard both reachable in roughly five minutes, this address is about as well-positioned as it gets for dual-military households or anyone whose career centers on the shipyard corridor.
WESTHAVEN PARK and the Portsmouth real estate market
Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' most historically layered cities, and the area around Dartmouth Street reflects that character well. You're in a mature, established part of town where brick sidewalks, older shade trees, and modest working-class homes sit alongside newer investment — the kind of neighborhood that has real roots rather than a manufactured identity. The street grid here is walkable and human-scaled, and the proximity to the waterfront districts of downtown Portsmouth means culture and community are never far. Portsmouth sits across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk, connected by the Midtown and Downtown tunnels, which makes the broader Hampton Roads metro genuinely accessible. Whether you're heading to the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center for work, catching the Paddlewheel Ferry to Norfolk's Waterside District, or just grabbing coffee at the Wawa around the corner, daily life at 3109 Dartmouth Street moves at a comfortable, connected pace.
What's nearby
Everyday errands barely require a car here. Kroger and Walmart are both within 0.2 miles for grocery runs, and Wawa, Dunkin', and Starbucks Coffee Company are all within a couple of blocks when you need a quick coffee. Taco Bell and Wendy's are right at 0.1 miles for fast weeknight dinners. When you want to move your body, Sports Performance House is 0.3 miles out and Zenya Yoga Studio has a Portsmouth location just 0.4 miles away. Green space is well-covered too — Seaboard Square is a short 0.3-mile walk, Kinley Park is 0.6 miles, and Maplewood Park rounds things out at 0.8 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
For military families, 3109 Dartmouth Street is genuinely hard to beat. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are each about five minutes away — a commute that stays manageable even on the worst traffic days. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and four bedrooms means the household has room to breathe through deployments, PCS moves, and everything in between.
For families upgrading
If you're growing out of a smaller home and need more room to spread out, four bedrooms and 1,720 square feet give you real breathing room. The 1941 build means solid construction and a floor plan with defined spaces — not the open-everything layouts that sacrifice privacy. Add in the walkable access to parks, grocery stores, and fitness studios, and this is a home that supports an active family life without constant driving.
More buyer questions
How far is 3109 Dartmouth Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately five minutes away by car, making 3109 Dartmouth Street one of the closest residential options to the base. The short commute is a consistent draw for medical staff and military personnel assigned there.
How far is 3109 Dartmouth Street from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is also about five minutes from the property, placing this address within easy reach of two major installations simultaneously. That dual proximity is relatively uncommon and particularly valuable for military households.
What is the flood zone status for 3109 Dartmouth Street?
Flood zone information for this property is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the address.
What year was 3109 Dartmouth Street built, and what does that mean for the home?
The home was built in 1941, placing it in the early wartime-era construction period when homes were built with solid materials and distinct room definitions. Buyers drawn to character and craftsmanship from that era often find mid-century Portsmouth homes to be a strong fit.
Are there parks and walkable amenities near 3109 Dartmouth Street?
Yes — Seaboard Square is 0.3 miles away, Kinley Park is 0.6 miles, and Maplewood Park is 0.8 miles, all walkable from the front door. Grocery stores, coffee shops, and quick-service restaurants are also within 0.1 to 0.2 miles.
Want to know more about 3109 Dartmouth Street or the surrounding Portsmouth area? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything — reach out and let's talk.
