Why this home stands out
Very few houses for sale in Ghent Norfolk VA arrive with this combination: a pre-1900 build date, 4,500 square feet of living space, and a Mowbray Arch address that locals simply recognize. The Arch is not a marketing term — it's a curved, tree-lined street that anchors Ghent's historic core, and 406 sits right on it. Four full baths plus a half bath means the square footage is genuinely livable, not just impressive on paper.
GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market
Ghent is Norfolk's original streetcar suburb, platted in the 1890s and still defined by the brick sidewalks, mature oaks, and eclectic Victorian and Colonial Revival architecture that went in during that first wave of development. It wraps around The Hague — a tidal inlet of the Lafayette River — and the result is a neighborhood that feels more like a small urban village than a typical city district. Colley Avenue and 21st Street form the commercial spine, lined with independent restaurants, wine bars, boutiques, and coffee shops that have made Ghent a destination for the rest of Norfolk for decades. Residents walk to nearly everything, bike to the waterfront, and still reach downtown Norfolk in under ten minutes by car. When people search homes for sale in Norfolk and want character, walkability, and genuine history all at once, Ghent is almost always the answer — and Mowbray Arch is its most recognizable address.
What's nearby
Press 626 Wine Bar is essentially at your front door. Grand Grounds and EspressOasis are both a two-minute walk for morning coffee, and The Retreat Cafe is just around the corner. The Hague Bulkhead, Raleigh Avenue Playground, and Raleigh Park are all within a block or two — great for an evening walk or a weekend afternoon outside. Harris Teeter covers grocery runs at half a mile, and TASTE is close behind at 0.8 miles. The Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA and Fit Co both sit within a comfortable walk or quick bike ride for anyone keeping an active routine. Everyday errands rarely require a car.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a two-minute drive from 406 Mowbray Arch, and USCG Base Portsmouth is three minutes. For medical officers, senior enlisted, or dual-military households weighing a VA loan purchase, that commute is essentially nonexistent. The size — four bedrooms, 4,500 square feet — handles a growing family comfortably, and Ghent's walkable streets make off-duty life genuinely enjoyable between deployments or duty rotations.
For buyers drawn to character
Homes built in 1898 with this much square footage and this address do not come along often. If you're the kind of buyer who cross-references build dates and architectural details before scheduling a showing — who finds the idea of ghent va homes for sale in a pre-1900 structure genuinely exciting rather than intimidating — 406 Mowbray Arch deserves a close look. The bones, the street, and the neighborhood history are irreplaceable.
More buyer questions
How far is 406 Mowbray Arch from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately two minutes by car — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find among houses for sale in Ghent Norfolk VA. USCG Base Portsmouth adds just one more minute.
What zip code is 406 Mowbray Arch in?
The property is in zip code 23507, which covers the Ghent neighborhood and parts of adjacent Norfolk. Buyers comparing homes for sale in 23507 will find that this zip consistently draws interest for its walkability and historic housing stock.
Is 406 Mowbray Arch in a flood zone?
The Ghent area sits near The Hague tidal inlet, so flood zone status is worth verifying — check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center or ask your agent to pull the current flood determination for this parcel.
What schools serve 406 Mowbray Arch?
Families comparing homes for sale zoned for W.H. Taylor Elementary School and homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. will want to confirm current attendance zones directly with Norfolk Public Schools, as boundaries can change.
Are there walkable restaurants and coffee shops near Mowbray Arch?
Yes — Press 626 Wine Bar is right at the address, Grand Grounds and EspressOasis are within a two-minute walk, and The Retreat Cafe is just 0.2 miles away. Ghent homes for sale rarely come with this density of walkable dining and café options.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Ghent's historic streets well. Reach out to talk through 406 Mowbray Arch, comparable Norfolk homes for sale, or your next move in Hampton Roads.
