Why this home stands out
Nearly a century of Ghent-adjacent architecture gives 2406 Colley Ave a presence that newer construction simply cannot replicate — deep-set windows, generous room proportions, and the kind of craftsmanship that defined 1920s residential Norfolk. At 3,500 square feet on a two-bedroom, two-full-bath-plus-two-half-bath footprint, the square footage per room is genuinely roomy, and the Colley Avenue address means the neighborhood does as much work as the house itself.
OLD DOMINION PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market
Colley Avenue is one of Norfolk's great walkable streets — a mix of independent restaurants, wellness studios, specialty grocers, and green space that gives the block a small-city energy without the congestion of downtown. The surrounding area sits at the edge of the Ghent historic district, one of the most architecturally cohesive neighborhoods in Hampton Roads, where early-twentieth-century homes line tree-canopied streets and front porches still get used. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct, walkable neighborhoods stitched together by water — the Elizabeth River to the south, the Lafayette River threading through the north — and 23517 sits squarely in the heart of it. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land here once they realize how much daily life can happen on foot. The city's arts scene, independent dining culture, and proximity to the water make it a genuinely interesting place to put down roots, and Colley Avenue gives you access to all of it without needing to drive.
What's nearby
Daily errands are almost effortless from 2406 Colley Ave. The Fresh Market is two-tenths of a mile away for specialty groceries, and a Dollar General sits just three-tenths of a mile out for quick runs. When it's time to eat, Vang Go Bistro, Yummy Wok, and The Taphouse Grill are all within a block. Morning coffee is covered at Town Center Cold Pressed – Ghent or the laid-back Catnip Cat Cafe, both under a quarter mile. Fitness options are equally close — Meyer Fitness Personal Training Studio, Flourish, and PureCore Pilates are all within two-tenths of a mile. Yellow Fever Park and Jeff Robertson Park offer outdoor breathing room nearby, and the Weyanoke Bird & Wildflower Sanctuary is less than half a mile away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a four-minute drive from 2406 Colley Ave, and USCG Base Portsmouth is five minutes out — making this address one of the tightest commute options in the area for personnel assigned to either installation. A VA loan pairs well with a home of this size and vintage, and the walkable Colley Avenue corridor means a second car is genuinely optional for daily errands.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been scrolling past cookie-cutter floorplans looking for something with actual bones, 2406 Colley Ave is worth a serious look. Built in 1928, the home carries the proportions and detailing of an era when residential construction was treated as craft. Three thousand five hundred square feet of that vintage, on one of Norfolk's most character-rich streets, is a combination that doesn't surface often among Norfolk homes for sale.
More buyer questions
How far is 2406 Colley Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately four minutes by car from 2406 Colley Ave, making it one of the closest residential options to the base in the area. USCG Base Portsmouth is just five minutes away as well.
What zip code is 2406 Colley Ave in?
The property is in zip code 23517, one of Norfolk's most walkable and historically rich zip codes. Buyers exploring homes for sale in 23517 will find that this corridor offers an unusually dense mix of dining, green space, and daily conveniences within walking distance.
Is 2406 Colley Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA mapping data.
What schools are associated with 2406 Colley Ave?
Families 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 details and current zoning confirmation.
How walkable is the Colley Avenue area of Norfolk?
Very walkable — groceries, restaurants, coffee shops, fitness studios, and parks are all within four-tenths of a mile of 2406 Colley Ave, and the Colley Avenue corridor is one of the most pedestrian-friendly stretches in the city.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well — reach out to get a straight-talk conversation about 2406 Colley Ave and what it could mean for your next chapter in Norfolk.
