3510 Hartford St, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Why this home stands out

Five bedrooms in 1,650 square feet is a rare configuration in this part of Portsmouth — it gives you genuine flexibility that most comparably sized homes simply cannot match. Whether you need dedicated space for a home office, a guest room, or a growing household, the layout works harder than the square footage suggests. Add a 1942 build with the kind of solid bones that era is known for, and you have a home that stands apart from newer, thinner-walled construction.

ALL OTHERS AREA 21 and the Portsmouth real estate market

Hartford Street sits in a quiet, established section of Portsmouth — a city with deep roots in Hampton Roads and a waterfront identity shaped by centuries of naval history. The streets here have a settled, residential feel: mature trees, modest lots, and neighbors who tend to stay. Portsmouth proper is compact enough that you're rarely more than a few minutes from what you need, yet it carries a distinct character that sets it apart from the sprawl of Virginia Beach or the bustle of downtown Norfolk. The 23707 zip code places you on the western side of the city, close to the waterfront corridor and well-positioned for commuters headed to any of the major installations in the region. Families comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth often note how much neighborhood they get for their investment here — real streets, real community, and real proximity to work.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from Hartford Street. Dollar General is 0.3 miles away, and A & A Seafood Market and Fast 5 Grocery & Deli are both within 0.6 miles for fresh picks and quick runs. When you want to eat out, Mockingbird Pasta Bar is right around the corner at 0.3 miles, and Hometown Diner and Corner Cafe are each about 0.4 miles — Corner Cafe doubles as your morning coffee stop. For fitness, DCo is 0.4 miles out, with Zenya Yoga Studio and Sports Performance House both under a mile. Maryview Park at 0.3 miles, Franklin Circle Park at 0.6, and Detroit Park at 0.7 give you green space options in every direction.

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