Why this home stands out
Colley Avenue is one of those rare addresses where the street itself does half the work. Built in 1908, this two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home carries more than a century of Norfolk craftsmanship into a block lined with independent restaurants, coffee shops, and green space. The square footage — 2,028 — gives you room to breathe without the sprawl of a suburban floor plan, and the walkability score here is genuinely hard to match among Norfolk homes for sale.
GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market
Colley Avenue runs through the heart of the Ghent neighborhood, one of Norfolk's most storied and livable districts. Ghent grew up in the early twentieth century as a streetcar suburb, and that DNA still shows: wide sidewalks, mature trees, brick-fronted storefronts, and a mix of single-family homes and low-rise condos that feel genuinely rooted rather than assembled. The Hague — a tidal inlet of the Lafayette River — sits just a block away, giving the whole neighborhood a waterfront sensibility without the waterfront price tag. Norfolk itself is a city of roughly 240,000 people anchored by one of the largest naval complexes in the world, a growing medical corridor, and a downtown arts scene that punches well above its weight. Ghent sits close to all of it while maintaining the kind of neighborhood identity — farmers markets, local galleries, weekend foot traffic — that keeps residents here for decades. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk consistently rank Ghent among the city's most desirable ZIP codes.
What's nearby
Step outside and the neighborhood does the heavy lifting. Press 626 Wine Bar is essentially at your front door, and Grand Grounds and EspressOasis are both within a two-minute walk when you need your morning coffee. The Retreat Cafe is just 0.2 miles away for a slower weekend brunch. Groceries are easy: Harris Teeter is half a mile out, and TASTE is 0.8 miles for specialty finds. The Hague Bulkhead, Raleigh Avenue Playground, and Raleigh Park are all within a tenth of a mile — real green space, not just a patch of grass. For fitness, the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA and Fit Co are both under a mile, and Colleywood Cuts is 0.4 miles away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a three-minute drive from 1012 Colley Ave, and USCG Base Portsmouth is four minutes out. For medical personnel or support staff, that commute window is genuinely rare. VA loan eligibility pairs well with a home at this price point in this zip code, and the walkable, established neighborhood means a smooth transition for families arriving from out of the area.
For buyers drawn to character
Homes built in 1908 don't come with this kind of square footage very often — 2,028 feet of century-old bones on one of Norfolk's most celebrated avenues. If you're drawn to the kind of architecture that has a story, Colley Avenue delivers it: original-era proportions, a neighborhood that has been continuously loved, and a streetscape that no new construction can replicate. This is the block that anchors homes for sale in 23507 for buyers who care about authenticity.
More buyer questions
How far is 1012 Colley Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately three minutes by car from 1012 Colley Ave, making this one of the closest residential addresses to the base in the Norfolk market. USCG Base Portsmouth is about four minutes away.
What is the Ghent neighborhood like around Colley Avenue?
Ghent is one of Norfolk's oldest and most walkable neighborhoods, developed in the early 1900s as a streetcar suburb. Colley Avenue is its main commercial spine, lined with independent restaurants, coffee shops, and specialty retailers within steps of quiet residential blocks and The Hague waterfront.
Is 1012 Colley Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and any applicable insurance considerations.
What schools serve homes for sale zoned for W.H. Taylor Elementary School and homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.?
School zone details are handled in the Schools tile on this page, which reflects the current Norfolk Public Schools zoning for this address.
Does 1012 Colley Ave have a garage or off-street parking?
Parking details for this specific property are best confirmed through the current listing data or a direct walkthrough — urban Ghent lots from this era vary widely in what off-street options are available.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Colley Avenue well. Reach out to get a full picture of this address and what it takes to make it yours.
