Why this home stands out
Built in 1957, 3221 Madden Terrace carries the solid construction hallmarks of mid-century Portsmouth — think thick plaster walls, generous room proportions, and a lot with real breathing room. At 1,488 square feet, the floor plan is efficient without feeling cramped, and the three-bedroom layout works naturally for a small family or a professional who needs a dedicated home office. The address puts two major installations within a single eight-minute commute window, which is genuinely rare in this market.
WESTWOOD and the Portsmouth real estate market
Madden Terrace sits in the northern reaches of Portsmouth, a city that often surprises newcomers with how much it quietly delivers. Portsmouth is one of the seven cities that make up Hampton Roads, and its northern corridor — where this home lives — benefits from quick access to Interstate 664 and the Military Highway corridor without the congestion that defines other parts of the region. The streets here have a settled, residential feel: mature trees, single-family homes from the postwar decades, and neighbors who tend to stay put. Portsmouth as a whole is undergoing steady reinvestment, particularly along its waterfront and in its historic Olde Towne district a few miles south, which adds a layer of long-term optimism to owning here. The city sits across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk and connects to Chesapeake to the south, giving residents genuine flexibility about where they work, shop, and spend their weekends. For anyone evaluating Portsmouth real estate, this northern pocket offers a calm, established setting without sacrificing convenience.
What's nearby
Daily errands are straightforward from Madden Terrace. Grocery options along the Military Highway and Victory Boulevard corridors are within a short drive, and the same stretch covers pharmacies, gas, and fast-casual dining. Bide-A-Wee Golf Course is close by for weekend rounds, and City Park gives families and dog owners a green space option without leaving Portsmouth. The Western Branch of the Chesapeake Bay and nearby boat ramps appeal to anyone who keeps a kayak or small fishing boat. Norfolk's restaurant and entertainment scene is reachable across the bridge tunnel in roughly fifteen to twenty minutes on a good traffic day.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Eight minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and eight minutes to NSA Northwest Annex — that dual proximity is hard to beat for a military household juggling assignments, duty schedules, and school-year stability. A VA loan can make this 1957 single-family home an especially straightforward path to ownership, and the three-bedroom layout gives you room to settle in for a full tour of duty without feeling squeezed.
For first-time buyers
Three bedrooms, a manageable 1,488 square feet, and a mid-century build that has already proven its durability — 3221 Madden Terrace is the kind of first home that makes sense on paper and feels right in person. Portsmouth's northern neighborhoods tend to attract buyers who value stability and community over flash, and for someone stepping into homeownership for the first time, that settled atmosphere is genuinely reassuring.
More buyer questions
How far is 3221 Madden Terrace from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately eight minutes away by car under typical traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential addresses to the installation in the area.
How far is 3221 Madden Terrace from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is also about eight minutes from Madden Terrace, which means both major nearby installations fall within the same short commute window — an unusual convenience for military households.
What is the square footage and layout of 3221 Madden Terrace?
The home offers 1,488 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and one full bath, laid out in a mid-century single-family floor plan that dates to 1957.
Is 3221 Madden Terrace in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
Where is 3221 Madden Terrace located within Portsmouth?
The home sits in the northern section of Portsmouth, Virginia 23703 — a quieter residential corridor with convenient access to Interstate 664, Military Highway, and the broader Hampton Roads network.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Portsmouth well. Reach out to get a straight-talk walkthrough of 3221 Madden Terrace and what it could mean for your next chapter.
