Why this home stands out
What sets 3502 Creig St apart is its unbeatable proximity to two major installations without the price tag that usually comes with it. Built in 1942, the home carries the honest bones of mid-century construction — solid, straightforward, and easy to maintain. For anyone whose daily commute runs through the medical center or the Coast Guard base, the location alone is hard to beat in this zip code.
RIVER PARK and the Portsmouth real estate market
Creig Street sits in a quiet residential pocket of Portsmouth, Virginia — a city that often surprises people with how much it quietly offers. Portsmouth is one of the oldest cities in Hampton Roads, and that history shows up in its architecture, its waterfront, and its tight-knit neighborhoods. The area around 3502 Creig St is made up largely of modest single-family homes built in the mid-twentieth century, giving the streets a grounded, unpretentious feel. Neighbors tend to stick around, and the blocks are walkable in the way that older neighborhoods naturally are — sidewalks, mature trees, and homes that face the street. Portsmouth sits across the Elizabeth River from downtown Norfolk, connected by the Midtown and Downtown Tunnels, which opens up the broader Hampton Roads metro without requiring you to go far. The 23707 zip code places you in the western part of the city, close to the water and close to the bases that anchor so much of daily life here.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy here. The Midtown Tunnel puts you into Norfolk in under ten minutes, and Interstate 264 is a short drive away for reaching Virginia Beach or the rest of the region. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is literally five minutes out, and USCG Base Portsmouth is just a minute farther. For groceries, shopping, and everyday errands, Portsmouth's commercial corridors along Frederick Boulevard and Western Branch Road cover most needs without a long drive. Waterfront dining and the Portsmouth Olde Towne Historic District are both reachable in about ten minutes, offering a genuine sense of place that newer suburbs simply don't have.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
When your assignment is Naval Medical Center Portsmouth or USCG Base Portsmouth, a five-to-six-minute commute is genuinely rare. At 3502 Creig St, you're close enough that a mid-day trip home is realistic. The low-maintenance size of the home also fits the rhythm of military life — less to manage when schedules are unpredictable and PCS orders can shift the timeline. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into ownership for the first time, 912 square feet is a manageable starting point — lower utility costs, less to maintain, and a clear sense of what you're taking on. Portsmouth's 23707 zip code offers real neighborhood character without the premium of waterfront addresses. Two bedrooms and one bath keeps things simple, and the 1942 construction means the home has already proven its durability over eight decades.
More buyer questions
How far is 3502 Creig St from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately five minutes away by car, making this one of the closest residential streets to the base in the 23707 zip code.
How far is 3502 Creig St from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is about six minutes from Creig Street — a straightforward, short commute with no tunnel or bridge required.
What is the flood zone status for 3502 Creig St?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page; we recommend reviewing it alongside a current FEMA flood map before making any decisions.
Is there an HOA at 3502 Creig St?
Based on available property data, this home does not appear to be subject to a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm during the due-diligence period.
What can you tell me about the age and construction of the home?
The home was built in 1942, placing it in the early mid-century period when Portsmouth saw significant residential development tied to the region's wartime naval expansion — solid construction that has stood for over eighty years.
Curious whether 3502 Creig St fits your situation? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth well — reach out and get a straight answer.
