4139 1st St, Chesapeake, VA 23324

Why this home stands out

What sets 4139 1st Street apart is its rare combination of location and accessibility. Sitting inside Portlock Terrace, you're within a six-minute drive of USCG Finance Center Chesapeake and seven minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard — two of the region's most active installations. That kind of dual-base proximity is genuinely hard to find in a residential neighborhood that still feels grounded and community-oriented rather than purely transient.

PORTLOCK TERRACE and the Chesapeake real estate market

Portlock Terrace is one of those Chesapeake neighborhoods that locals tend to stay in once they arrive. The streets are established, the lots have matured trees and real character, and the pace of daily life is unhurried without feeling isolated. You're in the southern part of Chesapeake, in a section of the city that sits close to the Portsmouth border — which means you get the quieter residential feel of Chesapeake with quick access to the broader Hampton Roads metro. Anyone browsing chesapeake city houses for sale will notice that Portlock Terrace offers a density of nearby amenities that newer suburban subdivisions often can't match. Parks, recreation facilities, and local food options are all within walking distance or a short drive. The neighborhood has a working-class, no-frills character that many buyers find refreshing — real neighbors, real community, and a genuine sense of place that doesn't rely on manicured HOA common areas to create curb appeal.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Americas Greatest Wings Gyro & Pizza and Poppy's Top Dog are both about four-tenths of a mile away when you want a quick meal without cooking. Mi Favorita Tienda Latino Str handles grocery runs at just half a mile out. For fitness, The Fox's Den Kung Fu and USA Boxing are both within half a mile — two genuinely unique training options you won't find in every neighborhood. Green space is well-covered too: J. G. Parks & Son, the Portlock Activity Center, and Midway Park and Field are all within six-tenths of a mile, giving you multiple outdoor options depending on the day.

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