Ghent pairs historic architecture with an easygoing, urban pace, creating a neighborhood that feels both storied and current within Norfolk. Along Colley Avenue and 21st Street, independent cafés, bakeries, and boutiques keep daily life interesting, while the sweeping curve of the Hague offers water views made for evening strolls. Culture anchors the area: the acclaimed Chrysler Museum of Art welcomes you with a world-class collection and glass studio programming, and the beloved NARO Expanded Cinema screens curated films that spark conversation. On weekends, Stockley Gardens fills with neighbors, dogs, and the twice-yearly arts festival, and it’s an easy walk or bike ride into Downtown for theaters, dining, and waterfront events.
Families value the strong school options in and around the neighborhood through Norfolk Public Schools, including Ghent School (K–8) and Maury High School. Major medical and research centers nearby—Eastern Virginia Medical School, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, and Sentara Norfolk General—add stability and convenience for healthcare professionals. Adjacent pockets like West Ghent offer additional parks and access to the Elizabeth River Trail, while the oceanfront and boardwalk of Virginia Beach are an easy drive for weekend waves and sand.
If you’re ready to make a move in Ghent—whether buying a first place, upsizing, or preparing to sell—Agent Pronto can introduce you to a top local real estate pro who knows the neighborhood block by block.