Gorgeous 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Condo in Desirable Ghent
Discover your new home at 1005 Colonial Avenue, Unit 7, a beautiful one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo perfectly located in the heart of Norfolk's historic and highly sought-after Ghent neighborhood. Available for occupancy on May 24, 2025, this residence offers an exceptional blend of classic charm and modern convenience.
Ideally situated between Princess Anne Road and Olney Road, and just steps away from the lively Colley Avenue and 21st Street corridors, this location places you within walking distance of countless local amenities. Enjoy a diverse selection of restaurants, cozy coffee shops, trendy boutiques, and entertainment venues. Cultural attractions abound, including the Chrysler Museum of Art, the Harrison Opera House, and the beloved Naro Expanded Cinema. Nature lovers will appreciate Stockley Gardens, a nearby green space that hosts seasonal art festivals. With Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, and Eastern Virginia Medical School all close by, you'll benefit from proximity to top-tier healthcare and education. Just one mile from downtown Norfolk, seven miles from Portsmouth, and 18 miles from the Virginia Beach oceanfront, this location offers unmatched accessibility for work or leisure.
Welcome to a charming third-floor condo set on one of Ghent's most beautiful tree-lined streets. This cozy unit offers dual access: a main entrance at the front of the building and a secondary entrance via the backfire escape stairs. The rear entry opens onto a small outdoor area perfect for a pair of chairs, offering a balcony-like space to unwind outdoors.
Step inside to a welcoming foyer that leads to a generously sized, carpeted living room flooded with natural light through large windows. The spacious bedroom, located to the right of the living room, also features plush carpeting, a ceiling fan, and abundant natural light. To the left, you'll find a bright kitchen outfitted with vinyl flooring, ample cabinetry, a refrigerator, range, and dishwasherperfect for everyday cooking. A convenient back door from the kitchen leads to the fire escape stairs.
The full bathroom, located off the living room, includes a traditional tub and shower combination beautifully finished with ceramic tile. With its vintage character, functional layout, and unbeatable location, this condo delivers both style and comfort in one of Norfolk's most vibrant neighborhoods.
Additional amenities include street parking as well as private tenant parking located behind the building.
The Real Property Management - Tidal Resident Benefit Package is designed to provide convenience, professional services, and cost savings to our residents. By applying, Resident(s) agree to be automatically enrolled in the program and agrees to pay an additional $50 per month, payable with rent.
This program includes:
- HVAC filter delivery every 90 days, which will help you save up to 15% on monthly heating & cooling bills (where applicable)
- $1M Identity Protection, coverage backed by AIG
- 24/7 online maintenance reporting aimed at making reporting those pesky maintenance issues easy and timely
- Home buying assistance for when the time is right to buy your "forever" home
- Access to your account and documents through our easy-to-use online portal with One-click payment options to stay up to date on rent, utilities, and more
- Credit reporting to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments!
-Resident Rewards Program, receive gift cards, and exclusive discounts when you pay rent on time
- Utility concierge services to help make sure you get the best value on your utilities and conveniently activate utility, cable, and internet services
- Vetted Vender Network, everyone who services your home is screened for insurance, licensing, and professionalism for the job
- On-Demand Pest Control that includes an innovative pest control service that provides an effective, reactive, and targeted approach to pest control. Includes: ants, mice, cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas, ticks, weevils, and mites.
- Liability Insurance that meets all lease requirements from an A-rated carrier
Applications are processed first come, first serve. We only process completed applications. We consider an application complete when all persons planning to live in the home have applied. We will continue to show the property until we have a signed Lease.
Non-refundable $60 application fee for all applicants 18 or older to apply and $250 lease administration fee due at lease signing. Pets possible with approval. If you have a pet, you will be required to pay a non-refundable $250.00 Pet Administration Fee per pet due at Lease signing. In addition to this fee, you will also have monthly pet admin fees of $50 per pet.
Real Property Management - Tidal adheres to all fair housing laws and regulations
Sold for $135,000
$135,000
1005 Colonial Ave APT 7, Norfolk, VA 23507
1beds
605sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$138,100 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$1,400 Estimated rent
Home value
$138,100
$128,000 - $149,000
$1,400/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 605 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: oven/range, water/sewer/trash
Details
- Parcel number: 46689810
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $1,400
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $156,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,925
- Date on market: 5/24/2025
- Date available: 06/01/2025
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2025 | Sold | $135,000-6.9%$223/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Contingent | $145,000$240/sqft |
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| 7/4/2025 | Price change | $145,000-12.5%$240/sqft |
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| 6/19/2025 | Listing removed | $1,400$2/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $165,799+65.8%$274/sqft |
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| 5/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,400+47.4%$2/sqft |
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| 5/26/2018 | Listing removed | $950$2/sqft |
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| 4/27/2018 | Price change | $950-20.8%$2/sqft |
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| 12/27/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,200$2/sqft |
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| 4/1/2013 | Sold | $100,000+2%$165/sqft |
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| 2/22/2013 | Price change | $98,000-2%$162/sqft |
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| 1/29/2013 | Price change | $100,000-4.8%$165/sqft |
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| 11/13/2012 | Price change | $105,000-8.7%$174/sqft |
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| 8/11/2012 | Listed for sale | $115,000$190/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,925 +4.1% | $156,500 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $1,849 +6.9% | $150,300 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $1,730 +2.7% | $138,400 +2.7% |
| 2022 | $1,685 +9.3% | $134,800 +9.3% |
| 2021 | $1,541 +16.4% | $123,300 +16.4% |
| 2020 | $1,324 | $105,900 |
| 2019 | $1,324 -0.8% | $105,900 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $1,334 +10.6% | $106,700 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $1,206 | $104,900 -4.4% |
| 2016 | $1,206 +12.7% | $109,700 |
| 2015 | $1,071 | $109,700 |
| 2014 | $1,071 | $109,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $109,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $109,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $109,700 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $117,100 -3.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $121,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $121,800 -1.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $124,000 +25.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $99,100 +36.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $72,400 +26.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $57,100 +14% |
| 2003 | -- | $50,100 +3.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $48,600 +10% |
| 2001 | -- | $44,200 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $43,340 |
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Neighborhood: Ghent
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- 8/10W.H. Taylor Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
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