Why this home stands out
Built in 1912, this unit carries the kind of architectural bones you simply can't replicate — think generous proportions, period details, and the quiet dignity of a century-old building on one of Norfolk's most storied avenues. At 1,528 square feet across three bedrooms and two baths, it's a rare find that trades cookie-cutter finishes for genuine historic character, all while sitting steps from Ghent's walkable core.
GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market
Colonial Avenue runs through the heart of Ghent, one of Norfolk's most beloved urban neighborhoods and a perennial favorite for buyers who want walkability, architecture, and community in equal measure. If you've been searching for a house for sale in Norfolk with real character and a true sense of place, this stretch of Colonial Avenue delivers. Ghent is a mixed-use neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia — part residential enclave, part arts district — where early-twentieth-century rowhouses and apartment buildings line tree-canopied streets just minutes from the Elizabeth River waterfront. Neighbors here tend to be a lively mix of longtime locals, medical professionals, and military families drawn by the short commute to Portsmouth's bases. Weekend farmers markets, gallery walks along the Naro Expanded Cinema corridor, and a genuinely walkable street grid make Ghent feel like a small city within a city. Norfolk itself is the cultural and commercial anchor of Hampton Roads, home to world-class museums, a thriving restaurant scene, and one of the largest naval complexes on the East Coast.
What's nearby
Daily errands are almost entirely walkable from 1005 Colonial Ave. Harris Teeter is just 0.2 miles away for full grocery runs, and Botetourt Gardens, Van Wyck Mews, and Stockley Gardens — all within 0.2 miles — give you green space practically at your doorstep. When you want to sit down, Press 626 Wine Bar and The Public House are both 0.3 miles out. Morning coffee is covered by Grand Grounds and Fair Grounds Coffee Cafe, each about 0.4 miles away. For fitness, Pilates, Health & Dance by Everlea and Colleywood Cuts are both within easy walking distance.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly a 3-minute drive from Colonial Ave, and USCG Base Portsmouth is just a minute farther. For active-duty households, that kind of proximity is genuinely rare — it means more time at home and less time in Hampton Roads traffic. A VA loan can make a historic unit like this one even more accessible, and BAH rates in this zip code tend to align well with Ghent pricing.
For buyers drawn to character
If you're drawn to homes that tell a story, 1912 is a very good year. The building at 1005 Colonial Ave predates most of what's being built today by over a century, and the scale and craftsmanship of that era show in every room. Ghent's architectural streetscape reinforces that feeling — you're not in a subdivision, you're in a neighborhood that grew organically over generations.
More buyer questions
How far is 1005 Colonial Ave #2 from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately 3 minutes by car from 1005 Colonial Ave, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in the area.
How far is 1005 Colonial Ave #2 from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is about 4 minutes by car — just slightly farther than Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and still an exceptionally short commute by Hampton Roads standards.
What is the flood zone status for 1005 Colonial Ave #2?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Is there an HOA at 1005 Colonial Ave #2?
As a condo unit in a multi-unit building, 1005 Colonial Ave #2 is subject to a condo association — current fee details and governing documents are available through the listing.
What is the walkability like around 1005 Colonial Ave in Norfolk?
Walkability is one of this address's strongest attributes — grocery, parks, coffee shops, wine bars, and fitness studios are all within half a mile, and Ghent's grid-street layout makes getting around on foot genuinely practical.
Curious about 1005 Colonial Ave #2 or other properties in Norfolk? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail — reach out to schedule a visit.
