3305 Nelson St, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Why this home stands out

What sets 3305 Nelson Street apart is its rare dual-base proximity — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are each about five minutes away, which is hard to beat in this price tier. Add a compact, manageable footprint on a street lined with mid-century homes, and you get a property that balances low-maintenance living with serious commute convenience in a city that rewards knowing where to look.

WESTHAVEN PARK and the Portsmouth real estate market

Westhaven Park is one of Portsmouth's established mid-century neighborhoods, where 1940s and 1950s homes sit on tree-lined streets with a settled, lived-in character that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. The blocks here are quiet without feeling isolated — you're close to everything without the noise that comes with it. Portsmouth itself is a city that often surprises people: it has genuine waterfront history, a compact downtown with local dining and arts, and a geography that puts you within easy reach of the entire Hampton Roads region. The Elizabeth River connects Portsmouth to Norfolk, and the HRBT and Downtown Tunnel mean Virginia Beach is well within reach. For anyone weighing where to plant roots in Hampton Roads, Portsmouth consistently delivers more house and more neighborhood per dollar than many of its neighbors across the water. The 23707 zip code, in particular, is a sweet spot for military families and longtime locals alike.

What's nearby

Step outside and daily errands practically take care of themselves. A Walmart Supercenter is just 0.4 miles away, and a Chipotle Mexican Grill is a quick 0.2-mile walk for a fast weeknight dinner. Coffee is covered from multiple directions — Starbucks, Dunkin', and a Wawa are all within 0.3 miles. If you want to stay active, Sports Performance House and Zenya Yoga Studio are both under half a mile. Green space is close too: Seaboard Square is 0.4 miles out, Maplewood Park is 0.6 miles, and Kinley Park rounds things out at 0.8 miles.

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