Why this home stands out
What sets 3800 Shoreline Drive apart is the combination of scale and setting that's genuinely hard to find in this part of Hampton Roads. Over 3,500 square feet of living space on a 0.34-acre lot in an established neighborhood gives you elbow room inside and out. The 1969 construction era means solid bones and larger room proportions than most newer builds — and with Naval Medical Center Portsmouth seven minutes away, the location works hard for you too.
HATTON POINT FARMS and the Portsmouth real estate market
Hatton Point Farms sits in the northwest corner of Portsmouth, one of the more quietly appealing pockets of a city that often surprises first-time visitors with its depth of character. The streets here are tree-lined and unhurried, with a mix of mid-century and later-era homes on lots that actually give neighbors breathing room. It's the kind of place where you recognize your neighbors' cars. Portsmouth itself carries centuries of maritime and military history, and if you're browsing houses for sale in portsmouth va, Hatton Point Farms consistently stands out for its lot sizes and its proximity to both water and major employment corridors. The city's revitalized waterfront, historic Olde Towne district, and easy access to the rest of Hampton Roads via the I-664 and Route 17 corridors make Portsmouth a practical and genuinely enjoyable place to put down roots. Hatton Point Farms in particular has held its appeal across decades precisely because the fundamentals — space, greenery, and location — don't go out of style.
What's nearby
Day-to-day fitness options cluster impressively close to Shoreline Drive. The Portsmouth YMCA is just 0.7 miles away, offering pools, courts, and programming for all ages. Prefer a more focused training environment? Grind Time Performance & Fitness Training is 0.8 miles out, and Completion Fitness LLC sits at the same distance in a different direction — so you've got real choices without a real commute. Beyond the gym scene, the broader northwest Portsmouth area puts grocery runs, dining, and waterfront recreation within a short drive, and Interstate 664 access keeps the rest of Hampton Roads — Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk — well within reach on any given evening.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a seven-minute drive from 3800 Shoreline Drive, and NSA Northwest Annex is just eight minutes out — making this address one of the most commute-efficient spots in the city for active-duty personnel assigned to either installation. A VA loan can make a home of this size more accessible than many expect, and BAH rates for the Portsmouth area reflect the region's strong military presence.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 3,575 square feet give a growing family genuine room to breathe — separate spaces for homework, hobbies, guests, and the occasional need for quiet. The 0.34-acre lot adds outdoor flexibility that smaller suburban lots simply can't match, and the established Hatton Point Farms neighborhood provides the kind of stable, walkable environment that makes daily life feel a little more manageable.
More buyer questions
How far is 3800 Shoreline Drive from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately seven minutes away by car, making this one of the closer residential options to that installation in the city. The straightforward routing through northwest Portsmouth means minimal traffic stress on most mornings.
How far is 3800 Shoreline Drive from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is roughly eight minutes from the property, just slightly farther than Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Both bases are reachable without highway driving, which keeps the commute simple and predictable.
What is the lot size at 3800 Shoreline Drive?
The lot measures 0.34 acres, which is notably generous for an in-city Portsmouth address. That translates to meaningful outdoor space — room for a garden, play area, or simply a yard that doesn't feel like a postage stamp.
Is 3800 Shoreline Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.
Does the Hatton Point Farms neighborhood have an HOA?
Hatton Point Farms does not carry a mandatory HOA, which means no required dues or association-governed restrictions layered on top of standard city ordinances — a detail worth noting if HOA governance is a factor in your decision.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth's northwest neighborhoods well. Reach out to get a straight-talking walkthrough of 3800 Shoreline Drive and what it could mean for your next chapter.
