Ghent Homes for Sale in Norfolk, VA
Homes for sale in Norfolk, VA · Ghent is one of its neighborhoods.
Ghent spans 2 ZIP codes: Homes for sale in 23507 · Homes for sale in 23517
Ghent is a historic neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia. It is known for tree-lined streets and early 20th-century home styles. The area has restored Victorian homes, charming cottages, and smaller multi-family homes. All of them add to its settled feel. Ghent sits near the downtown waterfront. That puts Norfolk's arts and business districts within easy reach.
39 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.”
39
Active Listings
$339,000
Median List Price
$217
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
45
Avg. Days on Market
1d ago
Newest Listing
Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in Ghent.
Neighborhood143
Sold · last 12 mo
$280,000
Median sale price
$228
Median sold $/sq ft
28
Median days on market
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Living in Ghent
Ghent is easy to get around on foot. Local cafes, places to eat, and small shops are close. The tree-shaded streets feel quiet and homey. Yet city perks and the waterfront stay close. Parks and green spaces give you room to get outside. It is a great fit if you like small-scale local living.
Ghent fits buyers who want homes full of charm in a settled Norfolk area with easy city access. The mix of home types and price points suits many buyers. You will find options from a first home to a move-up home. Homes here draw those who want to walk places and be a short trip from downtown. And you keep the local 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.
$280,000
Median sale price · 12 mo
143 closed sales
$228
Median sold $ / sq ft
closed sales with recorded sq ft
28 days
Median days on market
for homes that closed
$120K–$1.8M
Active listing range
39 on the market today
| Property type | Sold · 12 mo | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 40 | $594,400 |
| Townhomes & condos | 103 | $249,000 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.
How Ghent compares
The 3 closest Norfolk neighborhoods VaHome profiles, measured from map center to map center. Same 12-month REIN closed-sales math for every row.
| Neighborhood | Median sale | $ / sq ft | Days on mkt | Sold · 12 mo | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghent | $280,000 | $228 | 28 | 143 | 39 |
| Lamberts Point · 1.2 mi | $300,000 | $199 | 38 | 18 | 6 |
| Colonial Place · 1.4 mi | $420,000 | $222 | 16 | 33 | 15 |
| Larchmont · 2.1 mi | $497,550 | $247 | 14 | 84 | 13 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, refreshed every 10 minutes. Neighborhoods with fewer than 5 closed sales are left out so no row rests on one or two homes.
What the homes in Ghent are like
Age, size, lot and price band of the 143 Ghent homes that closed since Nov 5, 2025, as recorded in the REIN MLS.
1938
Median year built
most homes sold were built 1908–2005
1,290 sq ft
Median living area
2-bedroom is the most common layout
5,510 sq ft (0.13 ac)
Median lot · detached
14 detached sales with a recorded lot
| Price range by type | Sold · 12 mo | Lower quarter | Median | Upper quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 40 | $524,000 | $594,400 | $733,500 |
| Townhomes & condos | 103 | $209,900 | $249,000 | $317,000 |
Lower and upper quarter are the 25th and 75th percentile sale prices. Half of all sales fell between them.
HOA reality
63%
Sales with an HOA
90 of 143 closed sales where REIN recorded an association
$87/mo
Typical HOA fee
median of 33 sales that reported a fee
$429/mo
Typical condo fee
median of 79 condo sales that reported a fee
Fees are what the listing agent entered at the time of sale. Confirm the current amount and what it covers with the association before you write an offer.
Source: REIN MLS closed sales since Nov 5, 2025, computed by VaHome. Any figure with fewer than 5 recorded homes is left out.
Recently sold in Ghent
The latest 10 closings from the REIN MLS. Each opens the home's full sold record.
707 Westover AVE, NORFOLK VA 23507
5 bd · 3.2 ba · 4,875 sqft
$1,180,000
Sold Oct 2026
1205 Westover AVE #A3, NORFOLK VA 23507
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft
$180,000
Sold Oct 2026
522 Spotswood AVE #A5, NORFOLK VA 23517
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft
$280,000
Sold Oct 2026
1111 Redgate AVE, NORFOLK VA 23507
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,129 sqft
$249,000
Sold Oct 2026
812 Stockley GDNS #6, NORFOLK VA 23507
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,592 sqft
$335,000
Sold Oct 2026
819 Botetourt GDNS, NORFOLK VA 23507
3 bd · 3.1 ba · 1,939 sqft
$530,000
Sold Oct 2026
1102 Botetourt GDNS #B1, NORFOLK VA 23507
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,953 sqft
$500,000
Sold Oct 2026
915 Botetourt GDNS, NORFOLK VA 23507
3 bd · 3.1 ba · 2,312 sqft
$635,000
Sold Oct 2026
1015 Colonial AVE #4, NORFOLK VA 23507
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,112 sqft
$251,000
Sold Oct 2026
729 W Princess Anne RD, NORFOLK VA 23517
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,367 sqft
$524,000
Sold Oct 2026
What buyers should know
Neutral counts from the 451 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 · 355 · AE · 96 — lenders require flood insurance in AE/VE
0 of 463
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 November 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
About Norfolk
Homes for sale in Norfolk, VA come in many forms. Ghent, ZIP 23507, has historic district townhouses. Waterfront condos line the Elizabeth River. Larchmont, Lochaven, and Lafayette-Winona have ranch-style homes. Norfolk is the arts and business heart of Hampton Roads. It has a home for just about any buyer.
There are $200K starter homes in Ocean View, ZIPs 23503 and 23518. There are $400K-$600K Craftsman bungalows in Ghent and West Ghent, ZIP 23517. There are executive homes near Old Dominion University in 23508. And there are luxury riverfront homes in Larchmont and Algonquin Park. Norfolk's biggest employer is Naval Station Norfolk.
It is the largest naval base in the world. The city also holds Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Eastern Virginia Medical School. Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University are here too. Together they keep demand steady all year. Public schools include Maury High School in Ghent and Granby High School in Ocean View.
The Governor's School for the Arts has long had strong specialty programs. ZIP 23510 is downtown. ZIP 23508 is West Ghent and the ODU corridor. Those two have the best mix of walkable streets and historic buildings. ZIPs 23503 and 23518 in Ocean View offer the lowest-priced waterfront entry points in Hampton Roads.
The Norfolk MLS listings below update every 2 minutes from the REIN feed.
Schools serving Norfolk
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