Ghent Homes for Sale in Norfolk, VA
Ghent is a historic neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia, known for its tree-lined streets and early 20th-century architecture. The area features a mix of restored Victorian homes, charming cottages, and smaller multi-family properties that reflect its established character. Located near the downtown waterfront, Ghent offers convenient access to Norfolk's cultural and commercial districts.
67 homes for sale in Ghent right now.
“Ghent is the rare Norfolk neighborhood where the architecture does the selling — restored Victorians and early-1900s cottages a walk from the museums and the waterfront. Our advice: condition varies enormously door to door here, so budget for a thorough inspection on the older stock, and don't be surprised when the well-renovated ones move fast.”
67
Active Listings
$240,000
Median List Price
$142
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
23
Avg. Days on Market
1d ago
Newest Listing
Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in Ghent.
Neighborhood97
Sold · last 12 mo
$285,000
Median sale price
$233
Median sold $/sq ft
23
Median days on market
$1,800,000
507 Pembroke AVE, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$1,650,000
324 Colonial AVE, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$950,000
625 Mowbray ARCH, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$799,900
406 Mowbray ARCH, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$758,450
830 Redgate AVE, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$699,000
715 Colonial AVE, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$699,000
1308 Manteo ST, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$609,900
734 Yarmouth ST, NORFOLK VA 23510
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
$600,000
1114 Colonial AVE, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$599,000
610 Westover AVE, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$589,900
201 Queens WAY, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$575,000
819 Botetourt GDNS, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$550,000
919 Graydon AVE, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$549,000
729 W Princess Anne RD, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$544,900
305 Shirley AVE, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$499,000
2104 Hampton BLVD, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$419,900
717 Redgate AVE, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$397,500
736 W Princess Anne RD #402, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$340,000
812 Stockley GDNS #12, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$325,000
40 Rader ST #101, NORFOLK VA 23510
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
$314,500
1406 Hampton BLVD #1, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$305,000
600 W Olney RD #303, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$295,000
522 Spotswood AVE #A5, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$295,000
450 W Princess Anne RD #211, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$285,000
1123 Graydon AVE #A, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$285,000
696 Mowbray ARCH #540, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$280,000
1400 Granby ST #204, NORFOLK VA 23510
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
$259,500
1304 Stockley GDNS #507, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$249,900
524 Graydon AVE #4, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$245,000
1015 Colonial AVE #4, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$235,000
207 Westover AVE #301, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$234,900
203 Westover AVE #101, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$227,500
207 Westover AVE #306, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$220,000
1017 Westover AVE #4, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$219,900
203 Westover AVE #103, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$198,000
913 Spotswood AVE #1, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$175,000
1024 Gates AVE #1, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$174,900
940 Gates AVE #2A, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$155,000
940 Gates AVE #3C, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$3,500
472 Westover MEWS, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$3,200
351 Pender CT, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$3,150
817 Botetourt GDNS, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$2,700
1015 Colonial AVE #4, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$2,500
717 Botetourt GDNS, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$2,300
930 Gates AVE, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$2,200
830 Shirley AVE, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$2,200
1008 Westover AVE #401B, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$2,000
1008 Westover AVE #402A, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$1,995
751 Shirley AVE #2, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$1,900
1210 Stockley GDNS #605, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$1,850
731 Shirley AVE #1, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$1,795
200 Drummond PL #B1, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$1,795
200 Drummond PL #A6, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$1,795
200 Drummond PL #B4, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$1,795
200 Drummond PL #C4, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$1,600
1005 Woodrow AVE #2C, NORFOLK VA 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
$1,600
610 W Princess Anne RD #B6, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$1,595
832 Brandon AVE #A5, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$1,575
1512 Colonial AVE #A, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
$1,495
916 Spotswood AVE #5A, NORFOLK VA 23517
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
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Living in Ghent
Residents enjoy a walkable neighborhood with local cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops within reach. The tree-canopied streets create a quiet, residential atmosphere while remaining close to urban amenities and waterfront activities. Parks and green spaces provide outdoor recreation options for those who appreciate neighborhood-scale living.
Ghent appeals to buyers seeking character-filled homes in an established Norfolk neighborhood with convenient urban access. The area's mix of property types and price points accommodates various buyers, from first-time homeowners to those seeking a move-up property. Properties here tend to attract those who value walkability and proximity to downtown without sacrificing residential charm.
What Ghent 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.
$285,000
Median sale price · 12 mo
97 closed sales
$233
Median sold $ / sq ft
closed sales with recorded sq ft
23 days
Median days on market
for homes that closed
$1K–$1.8M
Active listing range
67 on the market today
| Property type | Sold · 12 mo | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 29 | $593,500 |
| Townhomes & condos | 68 | $251,780 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.
What buyers should know
Neutral counts from the 320 Ghent homes VaHome has mapped against federal and state hazard layers — shown the same way for every neighborhood.
21%
of mapped homes sit in FEMA high-risk flood zones
X · 253 · AE · 67 — lenders require flood insurance in AE/VE
0 of 321
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 Ghent area
$82,551
Median household income
35.7
Median age
31.7%
Owner-occupied households
65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the Ghent area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.
Bases & commutes
Straight-line distances from the center of Ghent. 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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