Step into timeless elegance w/ this meticulously maintained 119-year-old Victorian home in historic Ghent, designed by renowned architect Walter Herron Taylor. Blending historic charm w/modern updates, the home features an oversized front porch, grand foyer w/gas fireplace & a striking staircase w/leaded glass windows. Enjoy formal living & dining rms w/bay windows, custom built-ins & gas fireplaces. The chef’s kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, granite counters, gas range, griddle, double ovens, 3 sinks & a large butler’s pantry. The luxurious primary suite offers a fireplace, walk-in closet & spa-like bath. Three additional BRs, an office & 2 remodeled baths provide ample space for comfortable living. Notable feat. incl. HW floors, 10+ ft ceilings, intricate millwork, molding & mantels, transom windows & updated systems. Ideally located near EVMS, CHKD, Colley Ave, light rail & downtown Norfolk, this home offers the perfect mix of history, luxury, and convenience.
Sold
$599,900
609 Boissevain Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
4beds
3,330sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
-- sqft lot
$603,000 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$3,772 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 07, 2025 at 06:58am
Listed by:
Kathryn Kramer,
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.
Bought with:
Carl Johansen
BHHS RW Towne Realty
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10582262
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Primary Sink-Double, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Walk-In
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Fireplace Gas-natural, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,330 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
- Frontage length: 51
Details
- Parcel number: 47280800
- Zoning: HC-G2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Rehabilitated
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Norfolk
- Subdivision: Ghent
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Services availability
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