1207 Colonial Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517
$450,000 - Ghent
A rare opportunity to restore a grand home in Norfolk’s historic Ghent neighborhood. This brick Colonial Revival offers approximately 5,650 square feet. 9 bedrooms,3 full baths, 1 half bath, the kind of architectural character that is hard to find at this scale. Its columned porch, dormers, and period details hint at what this home could be again with the right vision and investment.A recent fire in the third-floor apartment caused substantial damage to that level and the property requires repairs. Priced to reflect its condition, this is a rare opportunity for a buyer ready to bring this remarkable Ghent home back to its former glory! Some photos show its past condition Cash or a construction financing only. Owner/Agent
| Mls Number: | 10656621 |
|---|---|
| Price: | $450,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Detached |
| Public Status: | New |
| Beds Total: | 9 |
| Baths Full: | 3 |
| Baths Half: | 1 |
| Square Feet Approx: | 5,650 |
| Fees Condo: | $0 |
| Tax Amount Approx: | $7,582 |
| Acres Approx: | 0.19 |
| Building Style: | Colonial,Traditional |
| Town: | Norfolk |
| Neighborhood Name: | Ghent |
| County: | Norfolk |
| ZIP: | 23517 |
| Year Built Approx: | 1910 |
| Accessibility: | Pocket Doors |
| Address Website: | 1207 Colonial AVE |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Range, Trash Compactor, Washer Hookup |
| Area: | 11 - West Norfolk |
| Contingency Exists: | Non Contingent |
| Cooling: | Other |
| Disclosure: | Call for Others, Disclosure Statement, Historical District, Occupancy Permit, Owner Agent, Pending Building or Zone Violations |
| Equipment: | Ceiling Fan |
| Exterior Features: | Corner, Deck |
| Exterior Siding: | Brick, Wood |
| Fence Description: | Back Fenced, Privacy, Wood Fence |
| Fence Yn: | Yes |
| Fireplaces Number: | 7 |
| Flooring Type: | Ceramic, Other, Wood |
| Foundation Type: | Basement |
| Garage Yn: | No |
| Heating: | Other, Radiator |
| Interior Features: | Fireplace Decorative |
| Master Model: | No |
| Miscellaneous: | Fixer Upper |
| New Construction Yn: | No |
| Ownership Type: | Simple |
| Parking: | Close to Mass Transit, Off Street |
| Pool: | No Pool |
| Possession: | CLOSING |
| Lp/Sq Ft: | 79.65 |
| Roof: | Asphalt Shingle |
| Rooms Number: | 22 |
| Rooms Other: | In-Law Suite, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Utility Room |
| School Elementary: | Ghent Elementary |
| School High School: | Maury |
| School Middle: | Blair Middle |
| Sewer Type: | City/County |
| Stories Number: | 3.0000 |
| Style: | Colonial, Traditional |
| Subdivision Name: | Ghent |
| View Description: | City |
| Waterfront Description: | Not Waterfront |
| Water Heater Type: | Gas |
| Water Type: | City/County |
| Zoning: | HC-G3 |
| HOA?: | No |
| First Flr Bed Full Bath Yn: | No |
| Assoc Legal Name: | N/A |
| Assoc Mgmt Co: | N/A |
| Hoa Assoc Legal Name: | N/A |
| Num Beds With Ensuite: | 0 |
| Address Line: | 1207 Colonial AVE, NORFOLK VA 23517 |
Listing Courtesy of: Coastal Life Realty
757-276-8771
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