717 Redgate Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507

Why this home stands out

A century-old Ghent home with five true bedrooms and three and a half baths is a rare find in any market. The 1902 construction means real architectural bones — think generous room proportions, period details, and a footprint that modern builds rarely match. Add a lot within a tenth of a mile of The Hague Bulkhead and you have a combination of scale, history, and location that defines why buyers seek out houses for sale in Ghent Norfolk VA specifically.

GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market

Ghent is the kind of neighborhood that earns loyalty. Developed in the late 1800s and early 1900s, it sits on a peninsula bordered by The Hague inlet and the Lafayette River, giving it a distinct, almost European walkability that most of Norfolk cannot replicate. Tree-lined streets, front porches, independent restaurants, and galleries make daily life feel genuinely unhurried. Redgate Avenue sits in the heart of it — close enough to everything to walk, far enough from the main corridors to stay quiet. Norfolk itself is a city of real substance: a working waterfront, a thriving arts scene anchored by the Chrysler Museum, and one of the most connected locations on the East Coast. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land in Ghent because it delivers urban energy without sacrificing neighborhood warmth. The 23507 zip code covers the core of Ghent and is consistently one of the most searched areas for houses for sale in Ghent Norfolk VA.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely easy here. Harris Teeter is half a mile away for full grocery runs, and TASTE at 0.8 miles rounds out specialty shopping. For coffee, Grand Grounds and EspressOasis are both within two blocks — a real luxury on weekday mornings. Press 626 Wine Bar is essentially at your doorstep, and The Retreat Cafe is a two-minute walk for a casual lunch. Fitness options are equally solid: Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA and Fit Co are both under a mile, and Colleywood Cuts is just 0.4 miles out. Raleigh Park and Raleigh Avenue Playground are a block away, and The Hague Bulkhead — one of Norfolk's most scenic waterfront walks — is 0.1 miles from the front door.

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