Portsmouth, VA

Westhaven

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$150K - $905K
For Sale on Trulia:
28 homes
Rent:
$885 - $2.15K
For Rent on Trulia:
14 homes
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What Locals Say about Westhaven

At least 53 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 47 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 45 % Say it's quiet

  • 42 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 34 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 15 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Thomas Stevens
    "Westhaven is one of the more nicer communities to live in lived here 3yrs with no real issues plenty of Dog walkers out in the evenings."
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  • Trulia User
    "Loose dogs running around in the neighborhood is a frequent occurrence but the neighborhood is very pet friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s quiet , I feel safe here , it’s a very family oriented neighborhood, I like the neighborhood a lot "
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  • Trulia User
    "They would like the neighborhood for slow traffic in most areas. They would not like it for the lack of sidewalks. People walk their dogs on leashes everywhere. It’s a pet friendly neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I like the neighborhood and it is quite. No real racing going on down the streets. Centrally located. Friendly but keep to themselves neighbors. Yards are kept up nicely. Working to middle class and retirees. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area. Low crime. Park nearby at the city park. It has a beautiful view of the water. I have had no issues at all living here. I've been here for three and a half years now "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 12 years and it a family friendly place. All your shopping can be done close to home."
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  • Trulia User
    "We have friendly neighbors and the neighborhood feels welcoming. The location is also super convenient for getting anywhere in town "
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  • Tonya A.
    "lots of dog owners here. you never see strays and when our dogs escape people always help us get them back"
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  • Endicoa
    "It’s nice, yards kept up, people jogging, cycling, walking their dogs, homes are sturdy, most built in the 50’s & 60’s. "
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  • Endicoa
    "It’s a nice little neighborhood built in the 50’s and 60’s when homes were made to last. Dog owners would like that. "
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  • Endicoa
    "Very quiet neighborhood, nice sturdy homes, nice yards. Homes look small on the outside but very roomy. Medium to large yards. A lot of joggers, walkers, and weekend cyclist groups. "
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  • R.m. H.
    "Good well established and centrally located neighborhood. Close to schools, shopping and medical facilities."
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  • Elizabeth S.
    "Often there are other lost or stray dogs that come into your yard. There are lots of dog walkers in the mornings and evenings "
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  • Darcman29
    "Car got broken into twice but there was nothing to take. Pretty quiet and not a bad place to live. Convenient to stores. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy to hop onto 264 for work in Virginia Beach. Wished there wasn’t a toll. Groceries and stores easily accessible. "
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  • Concerned
    "Very bad area to live. Flood zone without any help from city. Would not recommend this area. Elementary school is not accredited."
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  • Lapoint c. 0.
    "We are near a master garden. most people in my neighborhood have known each other for many years. were near the Wal-Mart and some kids ride their diet bikes around doing wheelies."
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  • hottlilma88
    "This is a wonderful community and a great neighborhood! everyone is friendly and helpful! Very safe location, convienent distance from downtown tunnel! Wonderful Wonderful area! Wish i did not have to move"
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  • Kellyems25
    "An excellent area to live in. "
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