Why this home stands out
What sets this 2006-built, two-bedroom, two-bath condo apart is the combination of generous square footage and an address that drops you into one of Norfolk's most walkable, character-rich corridors. At 1,400 square feet, you get room to breathe that most urban condos sacrifice. Add a sub-five-minute commute to two major installations and a Harris Teeter less than half a mile away, and the daily math works out beautifully.
GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market
The 23517 zip code sits inside Norfolk's beloved Ghent district — a walkable, tree-lined stretch of the city where early-2000s condo buildings share blocks with Victorian rowhouses, indie coffee shops, and neighborhood parks. Ghent Square Playground is 0.1 miles from the front door, Botetourt Gardens is a two-minute stroll, and Van Wyck Mews adds a third green space within a third of a mile. Norfolk as a whole is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own personality, and Ghent consistently draws residents who want urban convenience without sacrificing livability. The broader city connects you to the Chesapeake Bay waterfront, a thriving arts scene, and one of the densest concentrations of military installations on the East Coast — making homes for sale in Norfolk attractive to a wide range of buyers.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy here. Harris Teeter is 0.4 miles away, and Organic Food Depot is just a block farther at 0.5 miles — so grocery runs rarely require a car. When it's time to eat out, El Chuyo LLC, Gym N Juice-Norfolk, and Sanctuary are all within 0.2 miles. Seoul Society and The Natural Path Cafe and Studio handle your coffee needs at the same distance. Fitness options are equally close: Danny Guillen is 0.1 miles away, while Pilates, Health & Dance by Everlea and Hi Definition Fit Club are each 0.2 miles out. Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli rounds out the food scene at 0.6 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a three-minute drive from Unit 211, and USCG Base Portsmouth is four minutes out — making this address one of the tightest commute options available for personnel assigned to either installation. VA loan eligibility can stretch further here than in pricier submarkets, and the walkable Ghent surroundings mean a second car is often optional for daily life.
For first-time buyers
If you're weighing homes for sale in 23517, this condo checks a lot of first-purchase boxes: a manageable 1,400-square-foot footprint, two full baths, a 2006 build year that keeps major systems relatively modern, and a location where you can walk to groceries, parks, and coffee without getting in a car. Ghent's neighborhood energy makes it easy to feel at home quickly.
More buyer questions
How far is 450 W Princess Anne Road from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
The drive is roughly three minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in the area.
Is 450 W Princess Anne Road #211 in a walkable area?
Yes — the Ghent location puts groceries, restaurants, coffee shops, gyms, and three parks all within 0.3 miles, which translates to a high walkability score for Norfolk.
What is the flood zone status for this address?
Flood zone information for 450 W Princess Anne Road #211 is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA designation for the parcel.
Are there HOA fees at 450 W Princess Anne Road?
This is a condo property, so an HOA does apply; the specific fee amount changes over time and is best confirmed through current condo documents at the time of any offer.
Where can I find other Norfolk homes for sale near Ghent?
The Norfolk listings page on this site lets you filter by neighborhood, zip code, and proximity to bases — a good starting point if you want to compare options near the 23517 corridor.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this zip code well. Reach out to get a straight-talk walkthrough of Unit 211 and what comparable properties in Ghent look like right now.
