326 W Olney Rd, Norfolk, VA 23507

Why this home stands out

What sets this address apart is the combination of genuine square footage and an almost unbeatable urban walkability score. Five bedrooms give you the flexibility most Ghent-area properties simply can't offer — whether that's a dedicated home office, a guest suite, or space for a growing household. Add three-and-a-half baths, a 1986 build that predates the cookie-cutter era, and you have a home that earns its footprint on one of Norfolk's most character-rich streets.

GHENT SQUARE and the Norfolk real estate market

West Olney Road sits in the heart of Ghent, Norfolk's most walkable and architecturally diverse urban neighborhood. Ghent grew up in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as a streetcar suburb, and that legacy shows in the tree-lined blocks, brick sidewalks, and mix of craftsman cottages, colonial revivals, and mid-century infill that line every street. The neighborhood wraps around the Hague — a tidal inlet of the Elizabeth River — giving it a waterfront feel without the waterfront price tag. Botetourt Gardens and Ghent Square Playground are both within two blocks, making the outdoors genuinely part of daily life here. Norfolk as a whole is a city that punches above its weight: a deep-water port, a thriving arts district anchored by the Chrysler Museum, and a food scene that draws from the entire Hampton Roads region. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land in Ghent precisely because it offers urban energy with neighborhood calm — a combination that's harder to find than it sounds.

What's nearby

Daily errands are almost entirely walkable from 326 W Olney Rd. Harris Teeter is 0.4 miles away, and Organic Food Depot is just a half-mile out for specialty grocery runs. When you want to eat out, El Chuyo LLC, Sanctuary, and Gym N Juice-Norfolk are all within a two-minute walk. Seoul Society and The Natural Path Cafe and Studio handle your morning coffee at 0.2 miles each. Fitness options are equally close — Danny Guillen is 0.1 miles away, with Pilates, Health & Dance by Everlea and Hi Definition Fit Club both at 0.2 miles. Botetourt Gardens and Van Wyck Mews round out the green space within easy reach.

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