Portsmouth, VA homes for sale
Portsmouth, VA homes for sale
Portsmouth and nearby communities are often referred to locally as the Hampton Roads area, which includes the cities of Virginia Beach, Newport News and Chesapeake.
True to its name, the city of Portsmouth and its 95,535 residents are blessed with an abundance of water, meaning there is a corresponding abundance of waterfront homes.
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Shopping and Dining
As a Portsmouth homebuyer you can enjoy the many delights of the Hampton Roads area which attracts millions of visitors each year.
One of the key areas of Portsmouth is the Olde Towne business and historical district which has been preserved and redeveloped. It includes the Hawthorn Hotel & Suites at The Governor Dinwiddie Hotel, the Pass House and many other historically significant buildings. There are also lots of water-based attractions, such as cruises, as well as golf and other sporting activities. Downtown offers a great mix of shopping centers, community facilities, restaurants and residential areas.
Parks and Recreation
There are about 25 parks within the city limits of Portsmouth. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department maintains these parks along with passive and active recreational programs for adults, seniors and kids. Examples of these include CPR and First Aid Training, character and leadership development, athletic competition and sports leagues, and arts and crafts.
Arguably the jewel in the crown of the city’s park system is Portsmouth City Park. Open from dawn to dusk all year round, the park contains state-of-the art playgrounds, lighted tennis courts, shelters stocked with grills and picnic tables, and a 9-hole golf educational facility housing a natural putting course and lighted driving range.
Portsmouth City Park also provides a motorboat ramp, sailboat launch area and beach area for smaller watercraft to maneuver.
Living
As a Portsmouth resident you are in easy reach of appealing cultural, artistic and entertainment venues offering everything from symphony, opera and theatre performance to a range of museums, sports complexes and art galleries.
The military is a major employer in the Hampton Roads area. There are bases in Virginia Beach (Oceana), Hampton (Langley), Newport News (Fort Eustis), and Norfolk (Little Creek and the Naval Operating Base). Other bases include Fort Story and Fort Monroe.
Opportunities also exist in the maritime sector, logistics, health, food and beverage, retail and professional services.
Additionally, shipbuilding and shipping have remained a central part of city life with the presence of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (located in Portsmouth despite its name) which builds, remodels and repairs the Navy's ships.
Schools, Health, Transportation
There are 15 elementary schools, three middle schools and three high schools in Portsmouth. Several higher education options are also nearby, such as Tidewater Community College, Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University.
Healthcare and medical facilities in the Portsmouth area include Maryview Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters and the Hospital for Extended Recovery.
Getting from point A to point B is a piece of cake in this little big town, even for those who don’t own a vehicle. Public transportation is readily available via the Hampton Roads Transit regional bus service, Amtrak and CSX train transportation, as well as air travel through the Norfolk International and Chesapeake Regional airports.
