3520 Shelton Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703

Why this home stands out

What sets 3520 Shelton Rd apart is its rare combination of proximity to two major military installations and a walkable cluster of grocery stores, restaurants, and fitness options that most Portsmouth addresses can't match. The 1968 construction gives the home a solid mid-century bones — think generous room proportions and a layout that actually makes sense — while the surrounding streets carry the kind of established, lived-in character that newer subdivisions simply haven't had time to develop.

GREENFIELD FARMS and the Portsmouth real estate market

3520 Shelton Rd sits in the Churchland area of Portsmouth, a western district of the city that has long attracted residents who want suburban breathing room without sacrificing access to Hampton Roads' broader employment and military corridors. The streets here are mature and tree-lined, with a mix of mid-century ranches and split-levels that give the area a grounded, neighborhood feel rather than the cookie-cutter sameness of newer developments. Portsmouth itself spans both sides of the Elizabeth River and connects seamlessly to Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Norfolk — making it a genuinely central base for anyone working or serving across the region. Churchland in particular sits along the Route 17 and I-664 corridors, which means commutes in nearly every direction are straightforward. You're in Portsmouth, Virginia, where the cost of living tends to run lower than neighboring Norfolk or Virginia Beach while still putting you squarely in the middle of everything Hampton Roads has to offer.

What's nearby

Groceries are covered from multiple angles — Food Lion is 0.6 miles out, ALDI and Harris Teeter are both within 0.8 miles. For a quick bite, Harvey's Hot Dogs, Billy D's Seafood & Chicken, and Philly Breakfast Spot are all within 0.6 miles. JoJack's Espresso Bar & Cafe is the neighborhood coffee stop at 0.6 miles, with a Starbucks Coffee Company another few blocks beyond. Staying active is easy too: Portsmouth YMCA is 0.7 miles away, Planet Fitness is 0.8 miles, and Full Potential Fitness and Wellness rounds out the options at 0.9 miles. Churchland Little League Baseball Fields are just 0.3 miles from the front door.

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