Why this home stands out
What sets 717 Redgate Ave apart is the rare combination of genuine early-1900s architecture and an address that puts you at the center of everything Ghent offers. With five bedrooms, three and a half baths, and over 3,000 square feet, there's room to spread out without sacrificing the walkable, connected lifestyle that makes this block so desirable. History and livability don't often come packaged this neatly.
GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market
Ghent is one of Norfolk's most beloved urban neighborhoods — a walkable, tree-lined district where early-twentieth-century homes line up along brick sidewalks and independent businesses thrive at nearly every corner. If you've been browsing homes for sale in ghent norfolk va, you already know the appeal: this is a neighborhood with genuine soul. Developed in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Ghent has maintained its architectural integrity while evolving into a hub of galleries, restaurants, coffee shops, and community life. Raleigh Avenue, where 717 sits, is one of the quieter residential streets in the heart of it all — close enough to the energy, calm enough to feel like home. Norfolk itself surrounds Ghent with the full infrastructure of a major coastal city: waterfront parks, a performing arts scene, and easy access to the broader Hampton Roads region.
What's nearby
Daily life from 717 Redgate Ave is genuinely easy. Raleigh Park and the Raleigh Avenue Playground are just 0.1 miles away, and the EVMS Green Space offers another quick outdoor escape at the same distance. Grand Grounds and EspressOasis are both within 0.2 miles for your morning coffee, and Press 626 Wine Bar, The Public House, and The Retreat Cafe are all a short walk for evenings out. Groceries are handled by Harris Teeter at 0.4 miles, with ALDI and The Vitamin Shoppe each at 0.6 miles. Flourish and PureCore Pilates round out the wellness options nearby.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is just a three-minute drive from 717 Redgate Ave, and USCG Base Portsmouth is four minutes away — making this address a natural fit for military households. A VA loan can make a five-bedroom historic home in Ghent more attainable than many families expect, and BAH rates for the Portsmouth area align well with Ghent's price tier.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been searching ghent norfolk homes for sale because you want something with real bones — not a subdivision floor plan — 717 Redgate Ave is worth a close look. Built in 1902, the home carries over a century of Ghent history in its structure, and the scale of five bedrooms across 3,015 square feet gives you the space to make it fully your own.
More buyer questions
How far is 717 Redgate Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately a three-minute drive from 717 Redgate Ave, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in the area.
What is the flood zone status for 717 Redgate Ave?
Flood zone information for 717 Redgate Ave is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's exact parcel.
Is there an HOA at 717 Redgate Ave?
717 Redgate Ave is a single-family home in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk and is not subject to a homeowners association.
What architectural style is 717 Redgate Ave?
The home was built in 1902 and reflects the late Victorian and early Edwardian residential architecture that defines Ghent's historic streetscape, characterized by generous proportions and period detailing.
Where are the nearest grocery stores to 717 Redgate Ave?
Harris Teeter is the closest full-service grocery option at 0.4 miles, with ALDI and The Vitamin Shoppe both reachable within 0.6 miles — all walkable from the front door.
Ready to explore 717 Redgate Ave in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Ghent inside and out — reach out to schedule your visit today.
