Why this home stands out
What sets 3204 Camellia Drive apart is the combination of mid-century square footage and walkable convenience that is genuinely hard to find together. At 2,218 square feet, this 1958 ranch delivers room to spread out — and with two grocery stores, a coffee shop, and a gym all within a quarter mile, you're not trading space for access. You're getting both.
SIESTA GARDENS and the Portsmouth real estate market
Camellia Drive sits in the Churchland area of Portsmouth — a mature, tree-lined part of the city where mid-century ranches and split-levels line wide residential streets. Churchland has a settled, neighborhood feel: people know their neighbors, front yards get tended, and the pace is unhurried without feeling remote. Portsmouth itself is one of the seven cities of Hampton Roads, anchored by a working waterfront, a historic downtown, and a strong military presence. Families comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth often land in Churchland because it threads the needle between suburban calm and genuine convenience — you're close to everything without being in the thick of it. The 23703 zip code covers much of this corridor, and it consistently attracts buyers who want value, space, and quick access to the naval installations that define this region's economy and culture.
What's nearby
Daily life at 3204 Camellia Drive is genuinely easy. Food Lion and ALDI are both 0.2 miles away — a walkable grocery run is a real option here. For coffee before work, JoJack's Espresso Bar & Cafe is just 0.1 miles out, with a Starbucks and a Dunkin' also within striking distance. Billy D's Seafood & Chicken and Harvey's Hot Dogs are right around the corner for a quick, casual dinner. Planet Fitness is 0.3 miles away, Full Potential Fitness and Wellness is 0.4 miles, and the Portsmouth YMCA is under a mile. Churchland Little League Baseball Fields are 0.3 miles away, and Ebony Heights Park is less than a mile for open-air time.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is a seven-minute drive from the front door, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is nine minutes out — two of the region's key installations within easy reach. A VA loan pairs naturally with a home this size, and the Churchland area has long been a landing spot for military households who want space, stability, and a short commute to the waterfront bases that define Hampton Roads.
More buyer questions
How far is 3204 Camellia Drive from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is approximately seven minutes by car from 3204 Camellia Drive, making it one of the closest residential streets to that installation in the Portsmouth area.
How far is 3204 Camellia Drive from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about nine minutes away — a straightforward commute that keeps civilian and military staff at the medical center well within range.
What grocery stores are near 3204 Camellia Drive?
Both Food Lion and ALDI are 0.2 miles from the address — close enough to walk — making routine grocery runs unusually convenient for a residential street.
Is 3204 Camellia Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23703 zip code.
Are there homes for sale in 23703 with similar square footage?
The 23703 zip code includes a range of mid-century ranches and larger homes — browsing homes for sale in 23703 on this site will show you what comparable square footage looks like across the Churchland corridor.
Tom and Dariya Milan know Portsmouth's Churchland corridor well. Reach out to get a straight answer on this address — no pressure, just good information.
