Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms in a walkable Norfolk neighborhood is a rare combination — most comparably sized homes in the area sit farther from the urban core. Add three full baths plus a half bath, a 1981 build that gives you solid bones without the fragility of a century-old structure, and a three-minute drive to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and 201 Queens Way occupies a genuinely hard-to-replicate position on the map.
GHENT COMMONS and the Norfolk real estate market
Queens Way sits inside one of Norfolk's most sought-after urban pockets, right on the edge of the Ghent district — a neighborhood known for tree-lined streets, independent businesses, and a walkable energy that most Hampton Roads addresses simply can't match. Norfolk itself is the anchor city of the region: home to the world's largest naval station, a thriving arts scene, and a waterfront that stretches from the Elizabeth River to the Chesapeake Bay. This particular corner of Norfolk blends residential calm with genuine urban convenience. Botetourt Gardens and Ghent Square Playground are steps away, giving the block a park-side feel even though restaurants, coffee shops, and groceries are all within half a mile. The neighborhood draws a mix of military families, healthcare professionals, and longtime locals who value proximity to downtown without the noise of living directly in it. It's the kind of street where neighbors know each other, sidewalks get used, and daily errands rarely require getting on a highway.
What's nearby
Daily life at 201 Queens Way is remarkably low-effort. Harris Teeter is 0.4 miles out, and Organic Food Depot is just a block farther for specialty items. Feeling social? El Chuyo LLC, Gym N Juice-Norfolk, and Sanctuary are all within 0.2 miles for a quick bite or a longer dinner. Seoul Society and The Natural Path Cafe and Studio are your neighborhood coffee anchors, both a short walk away. For fitness, Danny Guillen's studio is practically next door at 0.1 miles, with Pilates, Health & Dance by Everlea and Hi Definition Fit Club rounding out the options nearby. Ghent Square Playground, Botetourt Gardens, and Van Wyck Mews give you three distinct green spaces within a third of a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a three-minute drive from 201 Queens Way, and USCG Base Portsmouth is four minutes out — making this one of the tightest base-to-front-door commutes available in the area. Five bedrooms give a growing family real breathing room, and a VA loan can make ownership here straightforward. This is the kind of location that makes back-to-back tours genuinely manageable.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown a three- or four-bedroom home, 201 Queens Way answers the call with five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths — enough space for a home office, a guest room, and still have bedrooms left over. The walkable neighborhood means kids can reach Ghent Square Playground on their own, and parents can handle errands without loading everyone into the car. It's the upgrade that actually changes how you live day to day.
More buyer questions
How far is 201 Queens Way from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately a three-minute drive from 201 Queens Way, making it one of the closest residential addresses to the base in the Norfolk area. USCG Base Portsmouth is just one minute farther at roughly four minutes by car.
What neighborhood is 201 Queens Way in?
201 Queens Way sits on the edge of the Ghent district in Norfolk, Virginia — a walkable, tree-lined urban neighborhood known for independent restaurants, coffee shops, and green spaces like Botetourt Gardens and Ghent Square Playground.
Is 201 Queens Way in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 201 Queens Way is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 201 Queens Way have?
The home has five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms across 2,049 square feet, built in 1981.
What grocery stores are near 201 Queens Way?
Harris Teeter is 0.4 miles away, Organic Food Depot is 0.5 miles out, and Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli — a specialty Italian deli — is 0.6 miles from the front door, giving you solid everyday options within easy walking distance.
Want to see how 201 Queens Way fits your situation? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this Norfolk neighborhood well — reach out and let's talk through it.
