4012 Clipper Ln, Portsmouth, VA 23703

Why this home stands out

Few addresses in this zip code pair genuine square footage — nearly 3,200 feet across four bedrooms and three full baths — with back-to-back proximity to two major installations. The 1987 build era means solid construction bones without the cramped floor plans common in earlier decades. Whether you need room for a growing household or a dedicated home office, the layout here gives you options that smaller homes simply cannot.

LONG POINT and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' most underrated cities — a place where mature tree canopies, waterfront history, and genuine neighborhood character coexist with easy access to the rest of the region. The area around Clipper LN sits in the 23703 zip code on Portsmouth's northwest side, close to the Churchland corridor, where you'll find a mix of established single-family streets and convenient commercial strips. Residents here tend to put down roots; the blocks feel lived-in rather than transient. Commuters appreciate the quick jumps to Interstate 664 and Route 17, which open up the entire Hampton Roads network. If you're comparing Portsmouth homes for sale, this part of the city rewards a closer look — the combination of space, access, and community feel is hard to replicate at this scale.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are genuinely close. Dollar General sits 0.3 miles away, a BP station is 0.4 miles out, and Happy Shopper covers quick convenience needs at 0.5 miles. For food, Shek's Chinese Express is just down the road at 0.3 miles, Krispy Krunchy Chicken is 0.4 miles, and JW Barbecue and Wings is under a mile. Coffee runs are easy at Lili Delites Corner Mart (0.9 mi) or Selah Coffee & Co. (1.0 mi). Green space is equally accessible — Ebony Heights Park is 0.7 miles away, and the Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, a favorite for birding and nature walks, is under a mile.

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