Why this home stands out
Few addresses in Hampton Roads combine genuine Victorian-era architecture with this scale of living space. At 7,645 square feet, 507 Pembroke Avenue isn't just large — it's rare. Built in 1892 and situated in the heart of Ghent, the home sits steps from Beechwood Park and within easy reach of the neighborhood's celebrated dining and coffee scene, all while carrying more than a century of craftsmanship in its bones.
GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market
Ghent is the kind of neighborhood that people move to Norfolk specifically to find. Laid out in the 1890s as a streetcar suburb, it has matured into one of the city's most architecturally rich and socially vibrant districts — tree-lined streets, a walkable commercial corridor along Colley Avenue and 21st Street, and a genuine mix of longtime residents and newcomers who all seem to love where they live. If you've been searching through homes for sale in Ghent Norfolk VA, you already know the appeal: historic character, urban convenience, and a neighborhood identity that feels earned rather than manufactured. Norfolk as a whole is a mid-sized coastal city with a strong arts scene, a major naval presence, and a waterfront that keeps improving — but Ghent sits near the top of most people's wish lists within the city. The neighborhood is part of the broader Norfolk urban core, walkable to Chrysler Museum of Art, the NEON arts district, and the Elizabeth River trails.
What's nearby
Daily life at 507 Pembroke Avenue is genuinely easy. Beechwood Park is right outside your door, and Mowbray Arch Habitat Conservation Area and Olney Road Park are both within a short walk. For coffee, Cure Coffeehouse and Zinnia Cafe & Events are under a third of a mile away, with Marley's @ the Y! just a bit further. Dinner options are equally close — Press 626 Wine Bar is two-tenths of a mile out, and The Restaurant at Four Eleven York and Zinnia Cafe & Events are both around the corner. Groceries are covered by Harris Teeter, Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli, and Macarthur General Store, all within 0.7 miles. The Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA is four-tenths of a mile away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a two-minute drive from 507 Pembroke Avenue, and USCG Base Portsmouth is three minutes out — making this address one of the closest large residential options to both installations in the region. Officers and senior enlisted families using BAH at the O-5 and above range will find Ghent's scale and character well-suited to the lifestyle. A VA loan is a natural fit here for eligible buyers.
For buyers drawn to character
If what you're looking for in ghent norfolk homes for sale is a property with genuine architectural DNA — not a renovation that mimics history but a home that actually lived it — 507 Pembroke Avenue is a serious candidate. Built in 1892, it predates most of the neighborhood around it. At 7,645 square feet across five bedrooms and five and a half baths, there's room to restore, to entertain, and to make something that reflects both the era and your vision.
More buyer questions
How far is 507 Pembroke Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately a two-minute drive from 507 Pembroke Avenue, making it one of the most conveniently located addresses in the region for personnel assigned there.
What is the flood risk at 507 Pembroke Ave in Norfolk?
Flood zone information for 507 Pembroke Avenue is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Is 507 Pembroke Ave in a historic district?
The Ghent neighborhood in Norfolk contains properties within locally recognized historic areas; buyers should confirm the specific historic designation status of 507 Pembroke Avenue with the City of Norfolk's planning department.
How walkable is the Ghent neighborhood around Pembroke Avenue?
Very walkable — within half a mile of 507 Pembroke Avenue you'll find multiple parks, coffee shops, restaurants, a YMCA, and fitness studios, with grocery options under 0.7 miles away.
Does 507 Pembroke Ave have an HOA?
Ghent is a historic urban neighborhood in Norfolk and 507 Pembroke Avenue is not part of a mandatory HOA, though buyers should verify any deed restrictions or local historic overlay requirements with their attorney.
Want to walk through 507 Pembroke Avenue or talk through what a home of this scale and era means for your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Ghent well — reach out and let's talk.
