Why this home stands out
Built in 1910 and spanning 3,000 square feet across four bedrooms and three baths, 622 Maury Ave is the kind of Ghent address that turns heads for the right reasons. The bones are historic, the lot is compact and low-maintenance at 0.08 acres, and the surrounding block is genuinely walkable in a way that most Norfolk homes for sale simply cannot claim. Character, scale, and location converge here in a way that is hard to replicate.
GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market
Ghent is one of Norfolk's most beloved urban neighborhoods — a tree-lined grid of early-twentieth-century homes, independent businesses, and a community culture that has stayed vibrant for decades. Maury Avenue sits comfortably inside that grid, close enough to Colley Avenue's energy to feel connected but residential enough to feel like home. Whether you are drawn to the weekend farmers market, the arts scene, or simply the pleasure of walking to dinner, Ghent delivers it all within a few blocks. Norfolk as a city is undergoing steady investment, and Ghent anchors the cultural heart of that momentum. Families comparing houses for sale in Ghent Norfolk VA consistently rank the neighborhood's walkability and architectural variety among its strongest draws. The 23517 zip code is one of the most recognizable addresses in the city, and homes for sale in 23517 carry a reputation for holding long-term appeal across multiple market cycles.
What's nearby
Daily errands practically handle themselves from Maury Ave. The Fresh Market is 0.2 miles away for quality groceries, and Town Center Cold Pressed — Ghent is just around the corner for your morning routine. Catnip Cat Cafe adds a quirky, welcoming coffee stop at 0.2 miles. Dinner options are plentiful: Vang Go Bistro, Yummy Wok, and The Taphouse Grill are all within a tenth of a mile. For fitness, Meyer Fitness Personal Training Studio, Flourish, and PureCore Pilates are all within two blocks. Yellow Fever Park and Jeff Robertson Park offer quick green escapes, and the Weyanoke Bird & Wildflower Sanctuary is a peaceful 0.4-mile walk for nature lovers.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a three-minute drive from 622 Maury Ave, and USCG Base Portsmouth is four minutes out — making this one of the most commute-friendly addresses in the area for active-duty households. A VA loan can make a four-bedroom, 3,000-square-foot historic home in Ghent very attainable, and the neighborhood's stability means you are not just buying a house — you are buying into a community worth returning to.
For buyers drawn to character
If you have been scrolling past cookie-cutter construction and wondering where the real houses are, 622 Maury Ave is your answer. A 1910 build in the heart of Ghent means plaster walls, generous proportions, and the kind of architectural detail that simply does not exist in new construction. Buyers searching for ghent va homes for sale with genuine history and a walkable, arts-forward neighborhood will find this address checks every box.
More buyer questions
How far is 622 Maury Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately three minutes by car from 622 Maury Ave, making it one of the closest residential options in Norfolk for personnel assigned there. USCG Base Portsmouth is similarly close at about four minutes.
What is the architectural style and age of 622 Maury Ave?
The home was built in 1910, placing it firmly in the early-twentieth-century residential tradition that defines the Ghent neighborhood. Homes of this era in Ghent typically feature traditional detailing, substantial room sizes, and construction quality that has aged well over more than a century.
Is 622 Maury Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is covered in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23517 zip code. Reviewing that tile before making any decisions is strongly recommended.
Where can families find school-zone information for 622 Maury Ave?
The Schools tile on this page covers current zoning details. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for W.H. Taylor Elementary School or homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. will find the dedicated school pages linked from that tile most useful.
What makes Ghent different from other Norfolk neighborhoods?
Ghent stands out for its walkability, architectural consistency, and independent business culture — qualities that make houses for sale in Ghent Norfolk VA appealing to a wide range of buyers. The neighborhood's early-twentieth-century streetscape has been carefully maintained, giving it a character that newer Norfolk subdivisions cannot replicate.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Ghent inside and out — reach out to get a straightforward, honest take on 622 Maury Ave and what it could mean for your next chapter.
