Why this home stands out
Units from this era in this zip code are genuinely rare. The 1930 construction gives 742 Washington Park #C2 a bones-and-character combination that newer builds simply can't replicate — thick walls, classic proportions, and a location that puts The Fresh Market, multiple fitness studios, and a string of neighborhood restaurants within a quarter-mile walk. For anyone comparing Norfolk homes for sale, that combination of age, walkability, and proximity to two major installations is a short list.
GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market
Washington Park sits inside Norfolk's storied Ghent district, one of the most walkable and architecturally distinctive urban neighborhoods in Hampton Roads. The streets here are lined with early-twentieth-century buildings, mature trees, and the kind of low-key energy that comes from decades of community investment. Norfolk as a city punches well above its size — a working waterfront, a serious arts scene, and a food culture that keeps expanding. The 23517 zip code sits at the center of that story, close enough to downtown to feel connected but residential enough to feel like a real neighborhood. Families and professionals who explore homes for sale in Norfolk often land in Ghent specifically because the lifestyle math works: walkable errands, nearby parks, and quick access to the region's major employment corridors — military and civilian alike.
What's nearby
Daily life from 742 Washington Park #C2 is genuinely low-effort. The Fresh Market is 0.2 miles away for quality grocery runs, and Vang Go Bistro, Yummy Wok, and The Taphouse Grill are all within a block for evenings when cooking isn't the plan. Morning routines are covered by Town Center Cold Pressed - Ghent and Catnip Cat Cafe, both 0.2 miles out. For fitness, Meyer Fitness Personal Training Studio, Flourish, and PureCore Pilates are all within a quarter mile. Yellow Fever Park and Jeff Robertson Park offer quick outdoor escapes, and the Weyanoke Bird & Wildflower Sanctuary is just 0.4 miles away for something quieter.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a four-minute drive from the front door, and USCG Base Portsmouth is five minutes out — making 742 Washington Park #C2 one of the tighter commute options available to personnel at either installation. VA loan eligibility can stretch further in a zip code like 23517, where 1930s-era condos offer character and location that newer construction at the same price tier rarely matches.
For first-time buyers
If you're sorting through homes for sale in 23517 as a first purchase, 742 Washington Park #C2 offers a foothold in one of Norfolk's most established and walkable neighborhoods. At 944 square feet, the layout is manageable without feeling cramped, and the surrounding block — groceries, restaurants, parks, and fitness studios all within a quarter mile — means a car is optional for most daily errands.
More buyer questions
How far is 742 Washington Park #C2 from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
The drive is approximately four minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to the medical center on the Norfolk side of the water.
What is the square footage and layout of unit C2?
The unit is 944 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom — a compact but functional footprint typical of well-built 1930s residential construction in the Ghent area.
Is 742 Washington Park #C2 in an HOA?
As a condo unit, the property is governed by a condo association; buyers should request the current association documents during due diligence to review rules and any monthly assessments.
What is the flood zone status for this address?
Flood zone information for 742 Washington Park #C2 is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and any insurance implications.
Where can I find other homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. and homes for sale zoned for W.H. Taylor Elementary School?
Both school-zone search pages are linked from this site and show every active and recent listing within those attendance boundaries, so you can compare 742 Washington Park #C2 against similar properties in the same zones.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this zip code well — reach out to schedule a walkthrough of 742 Washington Park #C2 or to ask questions about the building, the neighborhood, or financing options.
