Why this home stands out
Scale is the first thing you notice: nearly 4,700 square feet gives you room that most Norfolk addresses simply can't match — five true bedrooms, four full baths, and a half bath mean the house grows with your household rather than against it. The 1985 build hits a sweet spot between classic architectural proportion and the structural bones that make renovation or personalization straightforward. Add a two-minute drive to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and you have a rare combination of size, location, and convenience.
GHENT SQUARE and the Norfolk real estate market
Mowbray Arch runs through one of Norfolk's most storied residential pockets, sitting just south of the Ghent neighborhood and close enough to the Hague inlet that the area carries a distinctly walkable, urban-village feel. Tree-lined streets, a mix of mid-century and late-twentieth-century homes, and proximity to Botetourt Gardens and Ghent Square Playground give the block genuine everyday livability. Norfolk itself is a city that punches above its weight — a working waterfront, a serious arts scene anchored by the Chrysler Museum, and a restaurant culture that keeps expanding. The 23507 zip code sits at the intersection of all of it: close to downtown, close to the water, close to the medical district, and close enough to the interstate that the rest of Hampton Roads is genuinely accessible. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land here once they realize how much neighborhood you get per block.
What's nearby
Daily errands are almost entirely walkable from 625 Mowbray Arch. Harris Teeter is 0.4 miles out, and Organic Food Depot is just a block further at 0.5 miles — between the two, grocery runs rarely require a car. When you want something more specific, Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli is 0.6 miles away. For food and coffee, the immediate radius is stacked: El Chuyo LLC, Gym N Juice-Norfolk, and Sanctuary are all within 0.2 miles, and Seoul Society and The Natural Path Cafe and Studio handle the coffee corner just as close. Fitness options are equally dense — Danny Guillen is literally 0.1 miles away, with Pilates, Health & Dance by Everlea and Hi Definition Fit Club both at 0.2 miles. Ghent Square Playground and Botetourt Gardens are within a short walk.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a two-minute drive from the front door, and USCG Base Portsmouth is three minutes out — which means duty-day commutes are genuinely short, and BAH stretches further when you're not burning it on gas or tolls. A VA loan pairs naturally with a home this size, giving military households a path to five bedrooms and four-plus baths without the usual tradeoffs. The zip code also puts you within reasonable range of Naval Station Norfolk and other Hampton Roads installations.
For families upgrading
Five bedrooms and four and a half baths across 4,716 square feet is the kind of footprint that ends the search for families who've outgrown their current home. There's genuine room for a home office, a guest suite, and still have dedicated kids' space — all without the sprawl of a far-out suburb. Ghent Square Playground is 0.1 miles away, Botetourt Gardens is 0.2 miles, and families comparing homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. will find this address sits squarely in that conversation.
More buyer questions
How far is 625 Mowbray Arch from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately a two-minute drive from 625 Mowbray Arch, making it one of the closest residential addresses of this size to that installation in the region.
What zip code is 625 Mowbray Arch in?
The property is in the 23507 zip code, one of Norfolk's most walkable and centrally located zip codes — if you've been browsing homes for sale in 23507, this address sits near the heart of it.
Is 625 Mowbray Arch in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
What grocery stores are closest to 625 Mowbray Arch?
Harris Teeter is 0.4 miles away and Organic Food Depot is 0.5 miles — both are walkable, and Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli adds a specialty option at 0.6 miles.
Does 625 Mowbray Arch have an HOA?
HOA status for this property is confirmed in the listing details section of this page; the address does not carry a mandatory HOA based on its residential classification, but always verify with current documentation at the time of any transaction.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this zip code well — reach out to get a straight answer on 625 Mowbray Arch and what it could mean for your next move in Norfolk.
