Welcome to this stunning Georgian brick home in the heart of West Ghent featuring rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a cozy fireplace in the inviting living room. Details like copper gutters, original glass knobs, and custom skeleton keys preserve its historic character. The newly renovated kitchen boasts GE Cafe appliances, Delta touch and standard faucets, and new Pella windows that fill the space with natural light. The formal living and dining rooms showcase custom crown molding, while the library offers built-in shelving great for book lovers. The primary bedroom accommodates a king-sized bed and includes Closet Factory-designed storage. You’ll find spacious closets in every bedroom. Step outside to enjoy a perennial pollinator garden with native plants from the Norfolk Botanical Garden or get creative in the large powered brick workshop.This home offers access to parks, restaurants, boutiques, and highways—making life in West Ghent both vibrant and convenient.
Sold
$645,000
1214 Gates Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
4beds
3,040sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
5,000.69 Square Feet Lot
$645,900 Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$3,196 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 19, 2025 at 08:47am
Listed by:
Ally Williams,
Own Real Estate LLC
Bought with:
Katrina Cantrell
BHHS RW Towne Realty
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10594777

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,040 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 5,000 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 29550900
- Zoning: R-8
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Norfolk
- Subdivision: West Ghent
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
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