Why this home stands out
Few addresses in Norfolk put you this close to everything Ghent has to offer while wrapping you in genuine late-19th-century architecture. At 3,759 square feet across five bedrooms, this 1888 home gives you the kind of room-to-room scale that newer construction rarely matches — original-era bones paired with a neighborhood that has only grown richer over the decades. It's a rare combination of size, age, and location.
GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market
Ghent is one of Norfolk's most beloved urban neighborhoods, and 715 Colonial Avenue sits right in the thick of it. Developed in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the district is defined by tree-lined streets, Victorian and Colonial Revival architecture, and an independent-minded mix of cafés, galleries, wine bars, and green spaces. The Hague waterway traces the neighborhood's northern edge, Stockley Gardens anchors its cultural heart, and Colley Avenue hums with daily life just a short walk away. If you've been searching through homes for sale in Ghent Norfolk VA, you already know this neighborhood commands attention — and Colonial Avenue delivers one of its most storied addresses. Norfolk as a city offers deep roots in military history, a growing arts scene, and a waterfront identity that shapes daily life across every zip code. Ghent, though, feels like its own small city within the city: walkable, architecturally rich, and genuinely neighborly in a way that's hard to manufacture.
What's nearby
Daily errands are effortless from 715 Colonial. Harris Teeter is just 0.4 miles away for full grocery runs, and TASTE is another nearby option at 0.6 miles. For your morning coffee, Grand Grounds and Zinnia Cafe & Events are both within 0.3 miles. Press 626 Wine Bar is a two-minute walk at 0.2 miles — perfect for low-key evenings out. Fitness Norfolk and Hi Definition Fit Club are each 0.4 miles away when you're ready to train. Best of all, Stockley Gardens, Olney Road Park, and The Hague Bulkhead are all within 0.2 miles, giving you green space and waterfront access practically at your doorstep.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly a two-minute drive from 715 Colonial, and USCG Base Portsmouth is about three minutes away — making this one of the shortest commutes in the region for personnel assigned to either installation. BAH rates for the Norfolk area are strong, and a VA loan is a natural fit for financing a historic home of this size and caliber in Ghent.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been hunting ghent norfolk homes for sale specifically because you want something with genuine architectural soul, 715 Colonial Avenue is the answer. Built in 1888, it carries the proportions, detailing, and street presence that define Ghent's most admired blocks — five bedrooms and 3,759 square feet of space that no new-construction alternative can replicate.
More buyer questions
How far is 715 Colonial Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately a two-minute drive from 715 Colonial Avenue, making it one of the closest residential options in Norfolk for personnel assigned there.
What neighborhood is 715 Colonial Ave in?
715 Colonial Avenue is located in Ghent, one of Norfolk's most walkable and historically significant urban neighborhoods, known for its Victorian architecture, independent restaurants, and proximity to The Hague waterway.
Is 715 Colonial Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 715 Colonial Avenue is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the most current FEMA map data for the property.
How walkable is the area around 715 Colonial Ave?
Extremely walkable — Stockley Gardens and Olney Road Park are within 0.1 miles, Press 626 Wine Bar is 0.2 miles away, and Harris Teeter is just 0.4 miles, putting groceries, dining, coffee, and green space all within easy walking distance.
Does 715 Colonial Ave have a garage?
Garage and parking details for 715 Colonial Avenue are listed in the property specs section above; for a home of this era and lot configuration in Ghent, it's worth confirming directly with your agent.
Want to walk through 715 Colonial Avenue in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Ghent inside and out — reach out and let's set up a tour.
