Why this home stands out
Built in 1914, Unit 4 at 1015 Colonial Avenue carries the kind of bones that newer construction simply cannot replicate — thick plaster walls, generous room proportions, and a streetscape that has anchored Ghent's identity for over a century. At 1,112 square feet, the layout is efficient without feeling tight, and the 0.02-acre footprint means the neighborhood itself becomes your extended backyard. This is urban living with genuine architectural soul.
GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market
Ghent is the neighborhood Norfolk residents tend to brag about — and for good reason. Laid out in the late 1800s and early 1900s, it developed as one of the city's first streetcar suburbs, and that pedestrian-first DNA is still alive in every block. Colonial Avenue runs through the heart of it, lined with mature trees, brick sidewalks, and a mix of single-family homes, rowhouses, and low-rise condos that make the area feel cohesive rather than chaotic. If you are comparing houses for sale in Ghent Norfolk VA, you will notice that the neighborhood rewards walkers: groceries, cafés, fitness studios, and parks are all within a quarter mile. Norfolk as a city is having a sustained moment — investment in the Selden Market district, the continued growth of ODU and EVMS, and a waterfront that keeps improving. Ghent sits close enough to downtown to benefit from all of it while maintaining its own distinct, unhurried rhythm. Among homes for sale in 23507, this zip code consistently draws buyers who want walkability, history, and a genuine sense of place in one package.
What's nearby
Daily life from 1015 Colonial Avenue is genuinely easy. Ghent Square Playground is a one-minute walk, and Botetourt Gardens and Van Wyck Mews are both under a quarter mile. For groceries, Harris Teeter is 0.4 miles away and Organic Food Depot is just 0.5 miles — two solid options without touching a highway. El Chuyo LLC, Sanctuary, and Gym N Juice-Norfolk are all within two blocks for meals. Seoul Society and The Natural Path Cafe and Studio handle morning coffee at the same distance. Fitness is equally close: Danny Guillen, Pilates Health & Dance by Everlea, and Hi Definition Fit Club are all within a few minutes on foot — making houses for sale in Ghent Norfolk VA a natural fit for anyone who prefers sneakers over a car.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is three minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is four — commute times that are genuinely hard to beat in Hampton Roads. A VA loan pairs naturally with a property like this: fixed costs, no PMI, and a Ghent address that holds its value across duty-station cycles. Families comparing Norfolk homes for sale with an eye on Portsmouth assignments will find this location checks nearly every box.
For first-time buyers
If you have been searching homes for sale in Norfolk and keep circling back to Ghent, Unit 4 at 1015 Colonial Avenue is worth a close look. The 1914 construction gives you character that newer builds charge a premium for, the square footage is manageable, and the walkability means you spend less on gas and more on the neighborhood's excellent restaurants and coffee shops. It is a genuine entry point into one of Norfolk's most enduring addresses.
More buyer questions
How far is 1015 Colonial Ave #4 from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately three minutes by car — one of the shortest base commutes available from any Ghent address. USCG Base Portsmouth is just four minutes in the same direction.
What is the flood zone status for 1015 Colonial Ave #4?
Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23507 zip code.
Is there a homeowners association at 1015 Colonial Ave #4?
Yes, this is a condo unit and an HOA is in place. Specific fee amounts and governing documents are available through the listing disclosure package.
What schools serve 1015 Colonial Ave #4?
Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for W.H. Taylor Elementary School and homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. will find this address falls within those attendance zones — the Schools tile on this page has full boundary and program details.
How walkable is the Ghent neighborhood around Colonial Avenue?
Very walkable — groceries at Harris Teeter are 0.4 miles away, multiple restaurants and coffee shops are within two blocks, and Ghent Square Playground is less than a minute on foot. Most daily errands require no car at all.
Tom and Dariya Milan know Ghent well — reach out to get a straightforward, honest take on whether 1015 Colonial Ave #4 fits where you are headed.
