Why this home stands out
What sets this address apart is the combination of generous square footage for a two-bedroom condo — 1,820 square feet is notably spacious — and a location that puts two major military installations within a ten-minute drive. Add a walkable cluster of everyday conveniences right outside the community, and 3160 Sterling Way #37 covers a lot of practical ground without asking you to compromise on space.
STERLING COVE and the Portsmouth real estate market
Sterling Way sits in the Churchland corridor of Portsmouth, a part of the city that blends suburban calm with genuine everyday convenience. Churchland has long been one of Portsmouth's steadiest neighborhoods — the kind of area where longtime residents put down roots and newer arrivals quickly understand why. Streets here are quiet, but you're never far from what you need. Portsmouth itself stretches along the southern bank of the Elizabeth River and carries a deep naval heritage, home to one of the oldest continuously operating naval medical facilities in the country. The city has invested meaningfully in its waterfront and downtown core, and neighborhoods like Churchland benefit from that broader momentum. For anyone weighing a Portsmouth condo search, this stretch of the city offers a practical middle ground: close to bases, close to shopping, and connected to the wider Hampton Roads metro via I-664 and Route 17 without the congestion of more urban corridors.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy from 3160 Sterling Way #37. ALDI is just 0.2 miles away, with Grocery Outlet and a BP station both within 0.3 miles — so a last-minute grocery run never feels like a project. When you want coffee before the commute, Starbucks is 0.2 miles out, JoJack's Espresso Bar & Cafe is 0.3 miles, and Dunkin' is half a mile. Quick meals are covered by Little Caesars Pizza and Subway, both 0.2 miles away. For fitness, Full Potential Fitness and Wellness is 0.2 miles, Planet Fitness is 0.4 miles, and the Portsmouth YMCA is a mile out. Churchland Little League Baseball Fields are half a mile away, and Ebony Heights Park is within a mile for open-air time.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is eight minutes away and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is ten — two of the region's key installations within a short, predictable commute. For a military household managing PCS timelines, duty schedules, and the need for reliable access to base medical, this address checks serious boxes. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the condo's square footage gives a family real room to settle in between deployments.
For first-time buyers
If you're buying your first home, 1,820 square feet of condo space in a well-connected Portsmouth neighborhood is a strong starting point. You get the low-maintenance lifestyle of condo ownership without feeling squeezed — two full baths, two bedrooms, and a location where groceries, coffee, and the gym are all within half a mile. It's a practical, livable setup that doesn't ask you to sacrifice convenience for affordability.
More buyer questions
How far is 3160 Sterling Way #37 from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 8 minutes by car from 3160 Sterling Way #37, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the Portsmouth area.
How far is 3160 Sterling Way #37 from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about 10 minutes away by car — a straightforward commute that matters especially for personnel or families who rely on base medical services.
What is the square footage of unit 37 at 3160 Sterling Way?
The unit is 1,820 square feet, which is on the larger end for a two-bedroom, two-bath condo in this part of Portsmouth.
Is 3160 Sterling Way #37 in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA designation.
Are there grocery stores near 3160 Sterling Way #37 in Portsmouth?
Yes — ALDI is 0.2 miles away, and both Grocery Outlet and a BP station are within 0.3 miles, so everyday grocery needs are covered without much of a drive.
Want to know more about 3160 Sterling Way #37 or the Churchland area? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through everything — reach out anytime.
