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Colonial Place Homes for Sale in Norfolk, VA

Colonial Place is a historic residential neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia, known for its tree-lined streets and early 20th-century architecture. The area features a mix of well-maintained homes reflecting Colonial Revival and early American styles. Situated close to downtown Norfolk, it offers convenient access to the city's cultural and economic centers.

10 homes for sale in Colonial Place right now.

10

Active Listings

$199,975

Median List Price

$138

Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.

30

Avg. Days on Market

14d ago

Newest Listing

Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in Colonial Place.

Map of Colonial Place with neighborhood boundaryNeighborhood

18

Sold · last 12 mo

$370,000

Median sale price

$240

Median sold $/sq ft

12

Median days on market

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Living in Colonial Place

Residents enjoy walkable streets with established neighborhoods and local parks within the community. The area supports a quieter, residential atmosphere while remaining accessible to Norfolk's downtown amenities, shopping, and dining options. Many homes feature mature landscaping and a strong sense of community among long-time residents.

Colonial Place appeals to buyers seeking historic character and established neighborhoods in Norfolk with reasonable proximity to urban conveniences. The area's architectural heritage and tree-canopied streets attract those interested in preservation-minded properties. It represents a middle-ground option for those wanting neighborhood stability without venturing far from downtown Norfolk.

What Colonial Place homes actually sell for

Computed from REIN MLS closed sales over the trailing 12 months — updates with every MLS sync, not a third-party monthly aggregate.

$370,000

Median sale price · 12 mo

18 closed sales

$240

Median sold $ / sq ft

closed sales with recorded sq ft

12 days

Median days on market

for homes that closed

$1K–$575K

Active listing range

10 on the market today

Property typeSold · 12 moMedian sale price
Detached homes16$390,000

Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.

What buyers should know

Neutral counts from the 65 Colonial Place homes VaHome has mapped against federal and state hazard layers — shown the same way for every neighborhood.

29%

of mapped homes sit in FEMA high-risk flood zones

X · 46 · AE · 19 — lenders require flood insurance in AE/VE

0 of 77

mapped homes inside a Navy jet-noise (AICUZ) contour

Every VaHome listing shows its exact noise zone and Accident Potential Zone.

Varies

hurricane evacuation zone (differs across the neighborhood)

Va. Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone.

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · U.S. Navy AICUZ via city GIS · Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management.

Census profile of the Colonial Place area

$85,073

Median household income

37.8

Median age

56.4%

Owner-occupied households

66.5%

Bachelor's degree or higher

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the Colonial Place area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.

Bases & commutes

Naval Station Norfolk · ~4 miNorfolk Naval Shipyard · ~5 miJEB Little Creek–Fort Story · ~7 miNewport News Shipbuilding · ~11 mi

Straight-line distances from the center of Colonial Place. Every listing page shows live drive times with traffic.

Listings & market data updated July 2026 · Live REIN MLS data

About Norfolk

Homes for sale in Norfolk, VA range from historic district townhouses in Ghent (23507) and waterfront condos along the Elizabeth River to ranch-style family homes in Larchmont, Lochaven, and Lafayette-Winona. As the cultural and economic heart of Hampton Roads, Norfolk offers something for nearly every buyer: $200K starter homes in Ocean View (23503, 23518), $400K-$600K Craftsman bungalows in Ghent and West Ghent (23517), executive homes near Old Dominion University (23508), and luxury riverfront properties in Larchmont and Algonquin Park. Norfolk's biggest employer is Naval Station Norfolk — the largest naval base in the world — and the city is also home to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Old Dominion University, and Norfolk State University. The active-duty military and academic communities drive steady year-round demand. Public schools include Maury High School in Ghent and Granby High School in Ocean View, and historically strong specialty programs at the Governor's School for the Arts. Buyers searching the 23510 (downtown) and 23508 (West Ghent / ODU corridor) ZIP codes will find the strongest mix of urban walkability and historic architecture; 23503 and 23518 (Ocean View) offer the most affordable waterfront entry points in Hampton Roads. The Norfolk MLS inventory below updates every 2 minutes from the REIN feed.

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