Why this home stands out
What sets this address apart is its rare combination of compact, manageable square footage and genuine neighborhood infrastructure — groceries, coffee, a gym, a ballpark, and local restaurants are all under a mile away on foot or by car. For anyone who wants less house to maintain without sacrificing access to the things that make daily life comfortable, 4003 Reese Dr S hits a practical sweet spot that larger suburban homes rarely offer.
NOTTINGHAM and the Portsmouth real estate market
Nottingham is a quiet, established residential pocket in the western reaches of Portsmouth, Virginia — the kind of neighborhood where streets are familiar and neighbors tend to stay. The area developed steadily through the 1970s and 1980s, giving it a consistent, grounded character without the cookie-cutter sameness of newer master-planned communities. Streets here are low-traffic and walkable, and the surrounding Churchland corridor keeps things convenient without feeling commercial or congested. Portsmouth itself is one of Hampton Roads' most historically layered cities, sitting at the center of the region with easy bridge-tunnel access to Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk. The city has invested in its waterfront and downtown districts, and its central position makes it a practical base for anyone working anywhere in the metro. For military households especially, Portsmouth's location relative to multiple installations — including Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — makes it one of the more strategically sensible addresses in the region. Nottingham homes for sale in Portsmouth tend to move with purpose, and it's easy to see why once you understand the location math.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy from Reese Dr S. ALDI and Food Lion are both 0.8 miles away, covering your grocery runs without much thought. When you want coffee before work, JoJack's Espresso Bar & Cafe is 0.8 miles out and has a local, unhurried feel — Starbucks is just 0.9 miles if you prefer something familiar. Billy D's Seafood & Chicken and Harvey's Hot Dogs, both 0.7 miles away, give you solid quick-bite options close to home. The Portsmouth YMCA is only 0.4 miles away — the closest anchor on the list — and Full Potential Fitness and Wellness offers an alternative at 0.8 miles. Churchland Little League Baseball Fields, also 0.7 miles out, adds a community recreational dimension that families and weekend-active households will appreciate.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is nine minutes away, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth matches that same drive time — making 4003 Reese Dr S a genuinely practical address for dual-military households or anyone assigned to either installation. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the compact footprint means lower carrying costs during shorter tour cycles.
For first-time buyers
At 1,130 square feet with two bedrooms and two full baths, this home is sized right for a first purchase — enough space to live comfortably without overextending on maintenance or utilities. The Nottingham neighborhood is established and stable, the grocery store is under a mile away, and the YMCA is a four-minute walk. It's a low-friction entry into Portsmouth homeownership.
More buyer questions
How far is 4003 Reese Dr S from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately nine minutes by car from this address, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the area.
How far is 4003 Reese Dr S from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is also about nine minutes away by car — a convenient commute for anyone assigned there, with no bridge-tunnel traffic to navigate.
What grocery stores are near 4003 Reese Dr S?
Both ALDI and Food Lion are 0.8 miles from the address, giving you two solid grocery options within a very short drive or a manageable walk.
Is 4003 Reese Dr S in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA map data specific to this parcel.
What is the Nottingham neighborhood like in Portsmouth?
Nottingham is a well-established, low-traffic residential neighborhood in the Churchland area of Portsmouth, developed primarily in the 1970s and 1980s, with a stable, community-oriented character and convenient access to everyday amenities.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Portsmouth well — reach out to get a full picture of what ownership at 4003 Reese Dr S looks like for your situation.
