Why this home stands out
What sets 9 Cammy Circle apart is the combination of a cul-de-sac street, a quarter-acre lot, and single-story living in a neighborhood that rarely sees all three together. Built in 1975, the home carries the solid construction of that era — wider hallways, a functional floor plan, and a yard with genuine breathing room. For buyers who want space without the maintenance overhead of a much larger house, the 1,355-square-foot footprint hits a practical sweet spot.
CHURCHLAND WEST and the Portsmouth real estate market
Churchland West sits in the western corridor of Portsmouth, a city that borders the Elizabeth River and shares the Hampton Roads metro with Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk. The neighborhood has a settled, residential feel — tree-lined streets, mature lots, and neighbors who tend to stay. Cammy Circle itself is a quiet loop, which means through-traffic is essentially zero. Portsmouth as a city punches above its size: you get a historic downtown waterfront, a growing arts scene, and direct bridge-tunnel access to the broader region. Churchland specifically has developed its own commercial spine along Route 17, so daily errands rarely require a highway trip. Families comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth often land on Churchland West once they discover how much lot and neighborhood character they can get relative to other zip codes in the region. The 23703 zip code covers a wide swath of western Portsmouth and carries a reputation for stability and long-term homeownership.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from Cammy Circle. Groceries are a short drive in any direction — Happy Shopper and $delites are both within half a mile, and a Kroger Bakery is just 0.6 miles out. When you want to eat out, Sakura Sushi and Grill, JW Barbecue and Wings, and Waffle House are all within 0.4 miles. Morning coffee or a quick stop is covered by Wawa, McDonald's, and Lili Delites Corner Mart, all within half a mile. For fitness, Roaming Yoga VA LLC is 0.4 miles away, Fine Lines Personal Training is 0.8 miles, and Planet Fitness rounds things out at one mile. Dunedin Park and Ebony Heights Park give you green space within a mile for weekend walks or pickup games.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is seven minutes away, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a twelve-minute drive — making 9 Cammy Circle one of the more strategically located addresses for active-duty households in the 23703 zip code. A VA loan pairs naturally with a home like this: four bedrooms, a sizable lot, and a single-story layout that adapts well across different family configurations and PCS cycles.
For first-time buyers
If you're weighing homes for sale in 23703 as a first purchase, 9 Cammy Circle checks several boxes that are hard to find together: four bedrooms, a cul-de-sac location, and a lot size that gives you room to grow without overwhelming upkeep. The 1975 construction means the major structural systems have a long track record, and the single-story layout keeps things simple for a buyer taking on a home for the first time.
More buyer questions
How far is 9 Cammy Circle from NSA Northwest Annex?
The drive is approximately seven minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the Churchland area.
How far is 9 Cammy Circle from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about twelve minutes by car, a commute that works well for medical staff and military personnel assigned there.
What school zone does 9 Cammy Circle fall in?
Buyers specifically comparing homes for sale zoned for Churchland High School and homes for sale zoned for Churchland Academy Elementary will want to confirm current attendance boundaries directly with Portsmouth Public Schools, as zone lines can shift over time.
Is 9 Cammy Circle in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section for the most current FEMA designation.
What is the lot size and layout at 9 Cammy Circle?
The lot measures 0.22 acres and sits on a cul-de-sac loop, which limits through-traffic and gives the yard a more private, usable shape than a standard through-street parcel.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Churchland West well — reach out to talk through what 9 Cammy Circle could look like for your family, your timeline, and your goals.