Classic architecture meets modern elegance in this spectacular Ghent home. As you step inside the grand foyer, the 12 ft ceilings, impressive staircase and hardwood floors will catch your eye. The first floor features a comfortable living room, parlor and updated kitchen. The handsome dining room includes lovely built-ins for a cozy feel. The second floor offers three large bedrooms and two full baths, one recently remodeled. The second floor primary suite includes a large walk-in closet with custom shelving and washer/dryer. The third floor is a potential 3rd primary suite with a renovated bath that includes double vanity and tiled walk-in shower. The one-of-a-kind basement includes custom seating, a game area and new counters/shelving for entertaining. In full bloom, the garden offers privacy and serenity. A true gem in the heart of Ghent just moments away from countless restaurants, shops, venues, museums and more!
Under contract
$815,000
511 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
4beds
3,991sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lovely built-insGame areaPrivacy and serenityRenovated bathLarge bedroomsImpressive staircaseHardwood floors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 17, 2025 at 08:05am
Listed by:
Tyler Marcum,
KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake,
Julia Shea,
KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10577474

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Balcony, Foyer, Library, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Spare Room, Utility Closet, Utility Room
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Variable Speed
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Primary Sink-Double, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,991 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level Flooring
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Features: Corner
Details
- Parcel number: 32451650
- Zoning: HC-G1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ghent
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $652,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,019
- Date on market: 4/7/2025
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