Why this home stands out
What sets 338 Fairfax Avenue apart is the rare combination of genuine historic bones — built in 1897, with 2,341 square feet spread across five bedrooms — and an almost absurdly walkable location. Ghent Square Playground is a one-minute walk. A Harris Teeter is less than half a mile away. And Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a two-minute drive, making this one of the closest residential addresses in Norfolk to that installation.
GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market
Fairfax Avenue sits inside Ghent, one of Norfolk's most beloved and architecturally distinctive urban neighborhoods. Ghent developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a streetcar suburb, and the streetscape still reflects that era — wide sidewalks, mature tree canopy, and a mix of Victorian, Colonial Revival, and Craftsman homes that give the area a texture you won't find in newer parts of the city. The neighborhood draws people who want walkability without sacrificing space, and community without uniformity. Colley Avenue and 21st Street form the commercial spine nearby, with independent restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques woven into the residential blocks. Norfolk as a whole offers a dense network of cultural institutions, waterfront access, and military installations, but Ghent has a distinct identity within the city — quieter than downtown, more connected than the suburbs, and genuinely pleasant to walk through at any time of day.
What's nearby
Daily life from 338 Fairfax Avenue is remarkably easy on foot. Ghent Square Playground is literally steps away, and Botetourt Gardens is a two-minute walk for a quieter green space. Groceries are close in multiple directions — Harris Teeter at 0.4 miles, Organic Food Depot at 0.5 miles, and Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli just beyond that. For food and coffee, Seoul Society and The Natural Path Cafe and Studio are both 0.2 miles away, as are Sanctuary and El Chuyo LLC for sit-down meals. Fitness options are equally dense — Danny Guillen, Hi Definition Fit Club, and Pilates, Health & Dance by Everlea are all within a quarter mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a two-minute drive from 338 Fairfax Avenue — one of the shortest commutes you'll find in the region. USCG Base Portsmouth is three minutes away. Five bedrooms give a growing family real room to breathe, and a VA loan can make a home with this much history and this much space more accessible than you might expect.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've spent years walking past new construction and feeling nothing, 338 Fairfax Avenue is the antidote. Built in 1897 and standing in one of Norfolk's most architecturally rich neighborhoods, this is a home with a story already written into its walls — five bedrooms, 2,341 square feet, and over 125 years of Ghent history behind it. Some homes you live in; some you steward.
More buyer questions
How far is 338 Fairfax Avenue from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
The drive is approximately two minutes — making this one of the closest residential addresses in Norfolk to that installation. Medical personnel and staff assigned there will find the commute exceptionally short.
What neighborhood is 338 Fairfax Avenue in?
The home is located in Ghent, a historic urban neighborhood in Norfolk known for its Victorian and early 20th-century architecture, walkable streets, and strong community identity.
How walkable is the area around 338 Fairfax Avenue?
Very walkable — Ghent Square Playground is 0.1 miles away, Harris Teeter is 0.4 miles, and a wide range of restaurants, coffee shops, and fitness studios are all within 0.2 to 0.5 miles of the front door.
Is 338 Fairfax Avenue in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check there for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
What is the square footage and layout of 338 Fairfax Avenue?
The home offers 2,341 square feet with five bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, built in 1897 as a single-family residence — giving it both the room of a larger suburban home and the character of a historic urban property.
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