Why this home stands out
Eight bedrooms and 4,028 square feet in a single-family home is genuinely uncommon in this part of Portsmouth. Whether you need dedicated space for a large household, a home office, a gym, or a guest suite, the square footage here gives you real flexibility without compromise. Built in 1955, the home carries the solid construction of mid-century residential building, and its location puts everyday essentials practically at the doorstep.
HODGES MANOR and the Portsmouth real estate market
604 Ferry Rd sits in the western reaches of Portsmouth, a city that punches well above its size when it comes to history, waterfront character, and military significance. Portsmouth is home to some of Hampton Roads' oldest architecture, a revitalized Olde Towne district along the Elizabeth River, and a tight-knit community identity that residents tend to be genuinely proud of. This particular pocket of the city is a working, walkable neighborhood where daily errands happen on foot and neighbors know each other. The street connects easily to major corridors, keeping commutes manageable whether you're heading toward the shipyard, the medical center, or across the water into Norfolk. Portsmouth's cost of living relative to the broader Hampton Roads region has long made it attractive to buyers who want real square footage without stretching thin — and a home the size of 604 Ferry Rd makes that case clearly.
What's nearby
Groceries are almost embarrassingly close — Food Lion and MP International Grocery are both within 0.1 miles, meaning a quick errand stays quick. For dining, Mom & Son Thai Kitchen, Chick N Roll, and Chinese Gourmet Hibachi Express are all essentially at your doorstep, giving you solid weeknight variety without getting in a car. URBAN ICE is about a mile out when you want a coffee run. Staying active is easy too: TIGER Academy of Martial Arts is 0.2 miles away, JGee Fitness is under a mile, and Portsmouth Volleyball Center is just 0.2 miles if you prefer court sports. Hodges Manor Park and Portsmouth City Park round out the green space options within a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is nine minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is ten — making 604 Ferry Rd one of the more strategically located addresses in the city for active-duty households. Eight bedrooms means PCS moves with extended family, visiting relatives, or a home office for the working spouse are all handled. VA loan eligibility makes a home this size more accessible than it might look at first glance.
For families upgrading
If your current home has everyone bumping into each other, 4,028 square feet and eight bedrooms is the reset you've been waiting for. There's room for kids to have their own space, parents to have theirs, and still have rooms left over for guests or hobbies. Groceries are steps away, parks are within half a mile, and the neighborhood has the kind of everyday convenience that makes a big house feel manageable rather than isolated.
More buyer questions
How far is 604 Ferry Rd from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately 9 minutes by car from 604 Ferry Rd, making it one of the closest residential options to the base in the city. The drive is straightforward with no highway required.
How far is 604 Ferry Rd from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 10 minutes from the property, a short and direct commute that makes this address practical for shipyard personnel and contractors alike.
What is the flood zone status for 604 Ferry Rd?
Flood zone designation for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA map data specific to this address.
How many bedrooms does 604 Ferry Rd have?
The home has 8 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms across 4,028 square feet, which is a notably large room count for a single-family residential property in Portsmouth.
Is 604 Ferry Rd walkable for daily errands?
Yes — Food Lion and MP International Grocery are both within 0.1 miles, and several restaurants are essentially adjacent to the property, making day-to-day errands genuinely walkable for most households.
Want to see how 4,028 square feet and 8 bedrooms work in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty can walk you through 604 Ferry Rd and answer every question along the way.
