Why this home stands out
What sets 5017 Lake Circle apart is the combination of square footage and location that is genuinely hard to find in this price band. At 2,033 square feet, the home offers real room to spread out — three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a layout rooted in mid-century construction that tends to mean thicker walls, larger rooms, and a lot less wasted hallway space than newer builds. The circular street itself adds a quiet, low-traffic character that straight-grid blocks rarely deliver.
GREEN ACRES and the Portsmouth real estate market
Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' most underrated cities, and the 23703 zip code sits in its northwestern corner — the Churchland side — where the pace is noticeably calmer and the streets feel more like a suburb than a port city. Lake Circle is a short, looping street that keeps through-traffic to a minimum, giving the block a settled, neighborhood feel that residents tend to hold onto for decades. You're close to the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River, and the surrounding area mixes single-family homes with green space in a way that still feels unhurried. Among homes for sale in Portsmouth, this pocket of 23703 stands out for how much everyday life you can handle within a mile or two — parks, fitness, and commuter routes included. Portsmouth as a whole is in the middle of a steady civic investment cycle, with waterfront improvements and downtown revitalization adding long-term appeal to a city that already had strong bones.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from Lake Circle. The Portsmouth YMCA is 0.8 miles away — close enough to make a morning workout a real habit rather than a commute. Portsmouth City Park, also 0.8 miles out, is one of the city's anchor green spaces, and the Links at City Park sits right alongside it, giving you a golf option that most neighborhoods can't claim. For families comparing homes for sale in 23703, that trifecta of fitness, open space, and recreation within a single mile is a meaningful quality-of-life differentiator. Grocery runs, pharmacies, and everyday retail are all reachable along the nearby corridors without ever touching a highway.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is nine minutes away, and NSA Northwest Annex is ten — making 5017 Lake Circle one of the more strategically located addresses for military households in the region. A VA loan fits this property type well, and the short commute window means more time at home between shifts. Families weighing Portsmouth homes for sale with dual-base access will find this address hard to beat on pure drive-time math.
More buyer questions
How far is 5017 Lake Circle from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
The drive is approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the medical center in the 23703 zip code.
Is 5017 Lake Circle in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance.
What is the lot situation on Lake Circle?
Lake Circle is a looping residential street, which naturally limits through-traffic and gives the block a quieter, more private feel than a standard grid address — a genuine lifestyle advantage for families and anyone who values low-traffic streets.
How old is the home at 5017 Lake Circle?
The home was built in 1952, placing it in the mid-century era of construction — a period known for larger room proportions, solid framing, and layouts that prioritize livable square footage over open-plan trends.
Are there parks or recreation options near 5017 Lake Circle?
Yes — Portsmouth City Park and the Links at City Park are both 0.8 miles away, and the Portsmouth YMCA is the same distance, giving you a park, a golf course, and a full fitness facility all within a single mile of the front door.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Portsmouth well. Reach out to get a straight-talk walkthrough of what 5017 Lake Circle means for your next move.
