96 Gillis Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23702

Why this home stands out

What sets 96 Gillis Road apart is the rare combination of a classic 1930s footprint — with the character and craftsmanship that era produced — and an unbeatable position relative to two major military installations. At 1,437 square feet spread across four bedrooms, there's genuine flexibility here: room for a home office, a guest space, or a growing household, all within a compact, manageable package in a city that rewards buyers who pay attention.

CRADOCK and the Portsmouth real estate market

Gillis Road sits in a residential pocket of southern Portsmouth — a city that carries real history and a grounded, working-waterfront identity that newer suburbs simply can't replicate. Portsmouth is one of the seven cities of Hampton Roads, Virginia, and it has been home to American naval operations since the colonial era. The streets here feel lived-in in the best sense: established tree canopy, tight-knit blocks, and neighbors who tend to stay. The area around 96 Gillis Road is walkable by Portsmouth standards, with parks, food, and daily errands reachable on foot or in under five minutes by car. Norfolk Naval Shipyard — the oldest and largest naval shipyard in the United States — anchors the local economy and gives this corner of Portsmouth a sense of purpose and permanence. For buyers who want proximity to the shipyard without paying waterfront premiums, this stretch of Portsmouth delivers. The city also connects easily to the broader Hampton Roads region via I-264 and the Downtown Tunnel.

What's nearby

Daily life runs smoothly from Gillis Road. Afton Park and Afton Square are both about two-tenths of a mile away — easy walking distance for a morning stretch or an afternoon outside. George Washington Park is just 0.3 miles out. For food, Vietnam 81 Restaurant is practically around the corner at 0.2 miles, and Geraldine's Kitchen and Burger King are each within 0.3 miles. Grab coffee at Dunkin' (0.4 mi) or McDonald's (0.5 mi). Groceries are covered by a BP at 0.3 miles, Food Lion at 0.5 miles, and the Scott Center Annex Commissary at 0.8 miles — a notable perk for military households. Planet Fitness is half a mile away.

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