Why this home stands out
Houses for sale in Ghent Norfolk VA rarely check every box at once: genuine late-19th-century architecture, a walkable urban block, and a sub-three-minute commute to two major installations. At 734 Yarmouth Street you get all three. The 2,672-square-foot footprint gives you room to spread out inside a neighborhood that keeps daily life entirely on foot — groceries, gyms, parks, and restaurants are all within a quarter mile.
GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market
Ghent is the kind of Norfolk neighborhood that people move into once and stay for decades. Laid out in the 1890s along a grid of wide, tree-lined streets, it has the bones of a classic American urban district — brick sidewalks, front porches, corner shops — paired with the energy of a genuinely walkable 21st-century neighborhood. Yarmouth Street sits in the quieter residential interior of Ghent, away from the commercial strips but close enough that you can reach them in minutes on foot. Norfolk as a whole is a city with serious waterfront identity, a growing arts and dining scene, and one of the largest naval complexes in the world. For anyone comparing homes for sale in Norfolk, Ghent consistently stands out as the neighborhood that combines historic character with everyday convenience. The 23510 zip code places you in the urban core, with easy access to downtown Norfolk, the Elizabeth River, and the entire Hampton Roads metro.
What's nearby
Daily errands are almost entirely walkable from 734 Yarmouth. Harris Teeter is 0.4 miles away, and Organic Food Depot is just a half mile for specialty groceries. When you want to eat out, El Chuyo LLC, Sanctuary, and Gym N Juice-Norfolk are all within two blocks. Seoul Society and The Natural Path Cafe and Studio handle your morning coffee at 0.2 miles each. Fitness options are equally close — Danny Guillen, Pilates Health & Dance by Everlea, and Hi Definition Fit Club are all within a short walk. Ghent Square Playground is 0.1 miles away, and Botetourt Gardens and Van Wyck Mews offer additional green space within a few minutes on foot.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a two-minute drive from 734 Yarmouth, and USCG Base Portsmouth is three minutes out. For active-duty households, that kind of proximity is rare — especially in a neighborhood this walkable. A VA loan pairs naturally with a property like this, and the Ghent location means a short commute even on the longest duty days.
For buyers drawn to character
Built in 1895, 734 Yarmouth Street carries the kind of architectural detail that newer construction simply cannot replicate. If you're drawn to houses for sale in Ghent Norfolk VA because you want a home with genuine history — high ceilings, period proportions, a streetscape that looks like it belongs on a postcard — this is the address to know. Ghent homes for sale at this scale and age don't appear often.
More buyer questions
How far is 734 Yarmouth Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately a two-minute drive from 734 Yarmouth Street, making it one of the closest residential options to the base in the entire Hampton Roads region.
What zip code is 734 Yarmouth Street in?
The property is in the 23510 zip code, which covers the Ghent and downtown Norfolk area — one of the most walkable and historically rich zip codes in the city. Buyers comparing homes for sale in 23510 will find this block representative of the neighborhood at its best.
Is 734 Yarmouth Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA map classification and any applicable insurance considerations.
What schools serve 734 Yarmouth Street?
Families comparing homes for sale zoned for W.H. Taylor Elementary School and homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. will find this address falls within those attendance zones — see the Schools tile on this page for full boundary and program details.
How walkable is the Ghent neighborhood around Yarmouth Street?
Very walkable — groceries, restaurants, coffee shops, gyms, and multiple parks are all within 0.5 miles of 734 Yarmouth, and the neighborhood's brick-sidewalk grid makes getting around on foot genuinely pleasant year-round.
Ready to see 734 Yarmouth Street in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Ghent inside and out — reach out to schedule your visit.
