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511 Colonial AVE, NORFOLK VA 23507 - Main photo
$837,900
$219 / sqft · est. $5,399/mo →
4beds
3.1baths
3,831sqft
67days on market

511 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507

SoldResidential · built 1898 · GHENT

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Driveway installation permit application approved by City of Norfolk Forestry and Department of Right of Ways. Located in the heart Ghent, this beautiful 1898 historically renowned residence offers timeless architecture in one of Norfolk's most beloved and sought-after neighborhoods. This home reflects the charm and craftsmanship of the late nineteenth century while providing the convenience of modern urban living. A grand foyer, high ceilings and amazing mill work throughout. Two primary suites. Laundry on the 2nd floor. Unique basement (originally the first kitchen) offers additional living area and tons of storage. Custom screw-in shades available for the 3rd floor windows. Enjoy nearby Stockley Gardens, charming neighborhood cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops while just minutes from EVMS, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, CHKD, downtown Norfolk, ODU, and the city's cultural district. Close proximity to Norfolk Naval Station.

Listing courtesy of Andrea Moore · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10624557

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 511 Colonial Avenue — a four-bedroom, 1898 Victorian in the heart of Ghent, Norfolk's most walkable historic neighborhood. With 3,831 square feet, three and a half baths, and a century-plus of character, this is the kind of address people remember.

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Why this home stands out

Few addresses in Hampton Roads can claim more than 125 years of architectural history on a street this lively. The sheer scale — nearly 3,900 square feet across four bedrooms and three and a half baths — is rare for a walkable urban neighborhood. You get the bones of a late-Victorian home alongside the daily conveniences of one of Norfolk's most beloved districts, all within a two-minute drive of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market

Ghent is the neighborhood Norfolk residents tend to brag about. Developed in the 1890s and early 1900s, it carries the kind of tree-lined, front-porch energy that newer subdivisions spend decades trying to recreate. Colonial Avenue sits at the center of it — close enough to walk to wine bars, coffee shops, and the farmers market, quiet enough to feel genuinely residential. If you've been searching through homes for sale in ghent norfolk va, you already know this neighborhood has a reputation that holds up in person. The architecture ranges from Queen Anne Victorians to Colonial Revivals, and 511 fits right in with its 1898 vintage. Norfolk's Ghent district falls within the city of Norfolk, Virginia, and is one of the few urban neighborhoods in the region where walkability is a daily reality rather than a marketing promise. The broader Ghent area connects easily to downtown Norfolk, the medical district, and the waterfront — making it genuinely central to everything the city offers.

What's nearby

Step outside and daily life falls into place quickly. Press 626 Wine Bar and Zinnia Cafe & Events are both within two blocks — easy walking distance for a weeknight dinner or a weekend brunch. Golden Fortune Restaurant is just 0.3 miles away. For groceries, Harris Teeter is half a mile out, and Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli and MacArthur General Store are each under a mile. Fitness Norfolk, the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA, and Hi Definition Fit Club are all within 0.4 miles, so staying active doesn't require a commute. Best of all, Olney Road Park is essentially at your doorstep, with Olney Blocks and Beechwood Park both within a block.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a two-minute drive from 511 Colonial Avenue, and USCG Base Portsmouth is three minutes out — as close as it gets in the region without living on base. For families using a VA loan or tracking BAH rates in the Norfolk area, Ghent offers a rare combination of location efficiency and neighborhood quality that's hard to find this near either installation.

For buyers drawn to character

If what you're looking for simply doesn't exist in new construction, 511 Colonial Avenue is worth a serious look. Built in 1898, the home carries the proportions and detail work of late-Victorian architecture — nearly 3,900 square feet on one of Ghent's most recognized streets. This is the kind of property that draws buyers who've already toured the newer stuff and found it wanting.

More buyer questions

How far is 511 Colonial Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately a two-minute drive from 511 Colonial Avenue, making it one of the closest off-base residential options available in the Hampton Roads area.

How far is 511 Colonial Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is about three minutes by car — a genuinely short commute that puts this address among the most conveniently located homes in the Ghent neighborhood relative to that installation.

What is the Ghent neighborhood like in Norfolk, VA?

Ghent is one of Norfolk's oldest and most walkable urban neighborhoods, developed primarily in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It's known for its historic architecture, tree-lined streets, independent restaurants and shops, and a strong sense of community that has kept it one of the city's most sought-after areas for well over a century.

Is 511 Colonial Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 511 Colonial Avenue is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation and what it means practically for this address.

Does 511 Colonial Ave have a garage or off-street parking?

Specific parking and garage details for this property are best confirmed through the current listing data or by contacting Tom and Dariya Milan directly, as configurations in historic Ghent homes can vary.

Want to walk Colonial Avenue in person? Tom and Dariya Milan know Ghent well — reach out and they'll set up a tour at a time that works for you.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1898

Price / sqft

$219

HOA

None

Taxes

$9,682/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10624557

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
3,831
Stories
3
Flooring
Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
2
Total rooms
12
Other rooms
Balcony, Foyer, Library, Loft, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Spare Room, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Basement, Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Partial
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric, Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
GHENT
Zoning
HC-G1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Historical District

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Ghent

Ghent is a historic neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia, known for its tree-lined streets and early 20th-century architecture.

$285K

Median sale · 12 mo

$233

Sold $/sq ft

23d

Days on market

64

For sale now

$83K

HH income

31.7%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$5,399/mo

Principal & interest

$4,348

Property tax

$807

Home insurance

$244

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

106% of $787,200

City assessment record · taxes $9,682/yr

Land share of assessed value

26% — $204,500

Improvements $582,700 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$640,000 – $1,025,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

322 W Olney RD · 0.2 mi · 3,833 sqft$733,500 sold 2026-06
404 W Freemason ST · 0.4 mi · 3,792 sqft$1,025,000 sold 2026-03
300 W Olney RD · 0.2 mi · 4,177 sqft$735,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$837,900

Price / Sq Ft

$219

Annual Taxes

$9,682

Monthly Tax

$807

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.16%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 6, 2026$837,900—
Price reducedJun 12, 2026$837,900−$2,000
SoldJun 11, 2026$837,900—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

6% above assessment

Total Assessed

$787,200

Land

$204,500

Improvement

$582,700

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Norfolk Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 511 Colonial Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Walter Herron Taylor Elementary, Blair Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Maury (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 511 Colonial Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is there a gym near 511 Colonial Ave?+
Yes — Fitness Norfolk is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 511 Colonial Ave?+
Olney Road Park is about 0 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 511 Colonial Ave?+
Harris Teeter is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Press 626 Wine Bar (0.2 mi).
Does 511 Colonial Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 511 Colonial Ave built?+
It was built in 1898, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Andrea Moore · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10624557

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511 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23507 · MLS #10624557 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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