Why this home stands out
Eight bedrooms under one roof is genuinely rare, and 604 Ferry Road delivers that at 4,028 square feet of mid-century construction that was built to last. Three full baths plus a half bath means mornings don't have to be a negotiation. Whether you need room for a large family, multi-generational living, or dedicated home-office and hobby space, the floor plan here gives you options that most Portsmouth homes simply can't match.
HODGES MANOR and the Portsmouth real estate market
Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' oldest and most character-rich cities, and the area surrounding 604 Ferry Road reflects that layered history. The streets here are established and walkable, lined with mid-century homes that have aged into solid, lived-in blocks. Neighbors tend to stay — which tells you something about how a community feels from the inside. Portsmouth sits at the heart of the Hampton Roads metro, connected by tunnel, bridge, and ferry to Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk, making it a practical anchor for anyone working across the region. For families comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth, the city's compact geography is a genuine advantage: you're rarely far from what you need, and the commute math to most major employers and bases tends to work in your favor. The 23701 zip code covers a broad swath of western Portsmouth, a mix of residential neighborhoods and community anchors that give the area a grounded, unpretentious feel.
What's nearby
Daily errands are almost effortless from 604 Ferry Road. Food Lion and MP International Grocery are both within a tenth of a mile — that's a two-minute walk for milk or a full week's shop. When dinner is someone else's job, Mom & Son Thai Kitchen, Chick N Roll, and Chinese Gourmet Hibachi Express are all essentially at your doorstep. TIGER Academy of Martial Arts is 0.2 miles away, and Portsmouth Volleyball Center is just as close for more competitive outlets. Hodges Manor Park is half a mile out for open-air time, and Portsmouth City Park rounds out the green-space options at one mile. URBAN ICE, a local coffee and ice concept, is a mile away when you need a reason to get out of the house.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is nine minutes away and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is ten — two of the region's largest employers within a single-digit commute. For a military family weighing a VA loan and needing space for kids, extended family, or a home office during deployment rotations, eight bedrooms and three-plus baths at 604 Ferry Road is the kind of floor plan that makes the math work. BAH for the Portsmouth area supports strong purchasing power here.
For families upgrading
If your current home has everyone sharing walls and schedules, 604 Ferry Road is a different conversation entirely. Eight bedrooms across 4,028 square feet means teenagers get their own space, guests have a real room, and you still have options left over. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Manor High School and homes for sale zoned for Hodges Manor Elementary School will find that this address puts both schools within the zone while delivering a floor plan that grows with the family rather than against it.
More buyer questions
How far is 604 Ferry Road from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately nine minutes by car — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find among Portsmouth homes for sale at this square footage. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about ten minutes in the other direction.
What is the flood zone status for 604 Ferry Road?
Flood zone designation for 604 Ferry Road is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing flood insurance options with your lender.
How many bathrooms does 604 Ferry Road have for an 8-bedroom home?
The home has three full bathrooms and one half bath — a 3.1 configuration that, while not one-to-one with the bedroom count, is well-suited for a large household with some thoughtful scheduling.
Is 604 Ferry Road in an HOA?
Based on available property data, 604 Ferry Road does not carry an HOA, which means no monthly association dues or community rule overlays to navigate.
Where are the nearest grocery stores to 604 Ferry Road?
Food Lion and MP International Grocery are both within 0.1 miles of the front door — genuinely walkable distance that makes this one of the more convenient addresses among homes for sale in 23701.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth inside and out. Reach out to get the full picture on 604 Ferry Road and what it takes to make it yours.
