Skip to main content
NorfolkGHENT SQUARE696 Mowbray Arch #750✓ Source: REIN MLS #10645815 · record updated Aug 2, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
696 Mowbray ARCH #750, NORFOLK VA 23507 - Main photo
696 Mowbray ARCH #750, NORFOLK VA 23507 - Photo 2
696 Mowbray ARCH #750, NORFOLK VA 23507 - Photo 3
696 Mowbray ARCH #750, NORFOLK VA 23507 - Photo 4
696 Mowbray ARCH #750, NORFOLK VA 23507 - Photo 5
$270,000
$250 / sqft · est. $2,395/mo →
2beds
1baths
1,081sqft
11days on market

696 Mowbray Arch #750, Norfolk, VA 23507

ActiveResidential · built 1984 · GHENT SQUARE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3rd-floor condo in the heart of Norfolk's highly sought-after Ghent neighborhood! This bright and airy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features soaring vaulted ceilings, oversized living room windows with stunning city views, and an open-concept floor plan filled with natural light. Enjoy a beautifully updated kitchen with brand-new granite countertops, fresh paint throughout, new carpet, and stylish LVP flooring. Both spacious bedrooms offer generous closet space, while the private balcony is the perfect place to relax and take in the view. Located in one of Norfolk's most welcoming neighborhoods, you're just moments from Colley Avenue's popular restaurants, cafés, boutiques, the Chrysler Museum of Art, Elizabeth River Trail, parks, and downtown entertainment. Experience the best of Ghent living!

Listing courtesy of Kris Weaver · Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty · REIN MLS #10645815

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

696 Mowbray Arch #750 is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo in Norfolk, Virginia, offering 1,081 square feet of living space built in 1984. It sits just minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth, making it a practical and well-located home in one of the region's most storied cities.

Read the full overview ↓

Why this home stands out

What sets Unit 750 at 696 Mowbray Arch apart is its unbeatable proximity to two major installations — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth are both reachable in under five minutes. Add in a compact, manageable footprint with over 1,000 square feet of interior space, and you get a condo that balances genuine convenience with comfortable, everyday livability in the heart of Norfolk.

GHENT SQUARE and the Norfolk real estate market

Mowbray Arch sits in one of Norfolk's most architecturally rich corridors, where mid-century and early-era residential buildings line streets shaded by mature trees. The address places you squarely in the urban fabric of Norfolk — a city that wears its naval heritage proudly while also offering a thriving arts scene, a revitalized downtown waterfront, and neighborhoods with genuine character. The 23507 zip code is one of the city's most walkable and connected, giving you quick access to the Elizabeth River shoreline, Ghent's boutique shops and restaurants, and the broader cultural energy that makes Norfolk a place people genuinely enjoy living. Whether you're drawn by the military mission nearby or simply want a well-located home in a city with real depth, this address delivers on both counts.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 696 Mowbray Arch. The Ghent neighborhood — known for independent coffee shops, local dining, and weekend farmers markets — is just a short drive or bike ride away. Waterside District on the downtown Norfolk waterfront adds live music, dining, and riverfront views to your regular rotation. Grocery options, pharmacies, and everyday errands are all within a tight radius. For green space, the Lafayette River parks and the Elizabeth River Trail give you outdoor access without heading far from home.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

If someone in your household is stationed at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth or USCG Base Portsmouth, the commute from 696 Mowbray Arch is genuinely hard to beat — we're talking two to three minutes. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the condo's manageable size means lower maintenance during deployments or busy duty rotations. It's a practical home base built around your schedule.

For first-time buyers

For a first purchase, 696 Mowbray Arch #750 checks the right boxes: a defined, manageable space at 1,081 square feet, a city address with real walkability, and proximity to major employers and installations that keep Norfolk's housing market grounded. You're not taking on a sprawling property — you're stepping into ownership with a home that fits a focused, active lifestyle.

More buyer questions

How far is 696 Mowbray Arch #750 from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately a 2-minute drive from 696 Mowbray Arch #750, making it one of the closest residential addresses to that installation in the area.

How far is 696 Mowbray Arch #750 from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly a 3-minute drive from this address, giving service members assigned there an exceptionally short daily commute.

What is the square footage of Unit 750 at 696 Mowbray Arch?

Unit 750 offers 1,081 square feet of interior living space across 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, built in 1984.

Is 696 Mowbray Arch #750 in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which reflects the most current FEMA mapping data available.

What is the neighborhood like around 696 Mowbray Arch in Norfolk?

The address sits in a walkable, established part of Norfolk near the Ghent district and the Elizabeth River waterfront, with a mix of historic architecture, local dining, and easy access to downtown amenities.

Want to know more about 696 Mowbray Arch #750 or explore similar homes in Norfolk? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything.

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

Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1984

Price / sqft

$250

Condo fee

$600/mo

HOA fee

$85/mo

Taxes

$2,764/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10645815

Association amenities

ClubhouseGround MaintPlaygroundsPoolTennis CtsTrash Pickup

$600/mo condo fee + $85/mo HOA fee · 696 Mowbray Arch Condominium Association · per the REIN MLS listing record — confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,081
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
4
Other rooms
Balcony, PBR with Bath, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Construction & exterior

Style
Contemp, Mid Rise
Subtype
Attached
Foundation
Other
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0417
Subdivision
GHENT SQUARE
Unit / floor
3
Ownership
Condo
Garage
No
Parking
1 Space, Lot
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Common Interest Community, Disclosure Statement, Resale Certif Req

See more Norfolk condos & townhomes.

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

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.

$284K

Median sale · 12 mo

$234

Sold $/sq ft

27d

Days on market

61

For sale now

$83K

HH income

31.7%

Owner-occupied

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

Explore Ghent
Map of Ghent with neighborhood boundaryNeighborhood

browse Norfolk listings

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

$1,710/mo

Principal & interest

$1,401

Property tax

$230

Home insurance

$79

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$685

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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

117% of $230,200

City assessment record · taxes $2,764/yr

Land share of assessed value

24% — $55,900

Improvements $174,300 · 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

$210,000$274,000

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.

255 College Cross NONE #42 · 0.5 mi · 1,053 sqft$259,000 sold 2026-07
415 Saint Pauls BLVD #205 · 0.7 mi · 1,079 sqft$260,000 sold 2026-04
415 Saint Pauls BLVD #202 · 0.8 mi · 1,085 sqft$255,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$270,000

Price / Sq Ft

$250

Annual Taxes

$2,764

Monthly Tax

$230

HOA + condo fees

$685 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

1.02%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 24, 2026$270,000
Currently listed$270,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

17% above assessment

Total Assessed

$230,200

Land

$55,900

Improvement

$174,300

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.

Market tempo

11 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 696 Mowbray Arch #750 in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Walter Herron Taylor Elementary, Blair Middle (VaHome School Score 3.5/10), Maury (VaHome School Score 3.8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 696 Mowbray Arch #750 in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Does 696 Mowbray Arch #750 have an HOA or condo association?+
Both — this unit carries a condo association fee and a separate HOA (property owners association) fee. Current amounts for each are shown in the facts section on this page. The association of record is 696 Mowbray Arch Condominium Association. Association amenities on record include: Clubhouse, Ground Maint, Playgrounds, Pool, Tennis Cts, Trash Pickup.
When was 696 Mowbray Arch #750 built?+
It was built in 1984, per the listing record.

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

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Kris Weaver · Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty · REIN MLS #10645815

Call or text (757) 777-7577

Ask Dariya — instant answers

Schools, flood, drive times, what it really costs to own — answered from this page's data, by chat or voice.

Schedule a private tour

Free, no obligation — your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya, never resold.

696 Mowbray Arch #750, Norfolk — photo

See it in person — the record only says so much.

Call or text (757) 777-7577

696 Mowbray Arch #750, Norfolk, Virginia 23507 · MLS #10645815 · 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.