1012 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507

Why this home stands out

What makes 1012 Colley Ave genuinely rare is the combination of over a century of architectural character — think original-era bones and the kind of craftsmanship you simply can't replicate — paired with a location that puts Naval Medical Center Portsmouth three minutes from your front door and the entire Ghent neighborhood on foot. Two full floors of living space, 2,028 square feet, and a walkable block that feels like a small city unto itself.

ALL OTHERS AREA 11 and the Norfolk real estate market

Colley Avenue is the spine of Ghent, one of Norfolk's most beloved and enduring urban neighborhoods. This stretch of Norfolk blends early-twentieth-century rowhouses and craftsman architecture with an active, pedestrian-friendly street culture that draws everyone from young professionals to long-tenured residents who simply never want to leave. The Hague — a tidal inlet lined with a public bulkhead park — is less than a tenth of a mile away, giving the area a waterfront sensibility without the waterfront price tag. Ghent's grid of tree-lined streets, corner cafés, independent shops, and neighborhood parks has made it one of the most consistently desirable addresses in all of Norfolk. You're inside the city, close to everything, and surrounded by homes that have real stories to tell.

What's nearby

Step outside and daily life practically runs itself. Press 626 Wine Bar is right at your doorstep, and Grand Grounds and EspressOasis are both within two blocks for your morning coffee. The Retreat Cafe is a short walk for a casual lunch, and Harris Teeter is just half a mile away for full grocery runs. The Hague Bulkhead, Raleigh Avenue Playground, and Raleigh Park are all within a tenth of a mile — perfect for a morning walk or an afternoon outside. Fit Co and the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA are both under a mile for fitness options, and TASTE rounds out the neighborhood's specialty food scene at 0.8 miles.

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