Experience timeless Ghent charm, classic architectural details, and thoughtful updates in this lovely home. The spacious entry into the living and dining area welcomes you to an inviting space with two decorative fireplaces and an impressive wall bookshelf. The renovated kitchen features custom maple cabinets designed to provide ample storage, quartz counters, and a breakfast area filled with natural light. A first-floor bedroom and full bathroom provide accessibility and functionality rarely found in homes of this age. The second floor includes two bedrooms, an updated bathroom that retains the beauty of the original historic tile, and a unique studio with the added convenience of a second-floor washer, dryer, and refrigerator. The third floor is a huge primary suite, large enough to include room for relaxing as well as room for an office, nursery, or workout area. It even has a balcony! The large en-suite bathroom offers double sinks and a large soaking tub, as well as its own water heater. Enjoy relaxing on the amazing front porch, in the private backyard, or in the salt-water hot tub! All of this is just moments from Ghent's renowned restaurants, coffee shops, EVMS, Sentara, CHKD, ODU, downtown Norfolk, and the Elizabeth River Trail. This home also includes an enviable driveway for ample off-street parking. This is a rare opportunity to own a home that balances historic character, modern comfort, and an exceptional location in one of Norfolk's most desirable neighborhoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$221Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Julia Shea• Keller Williams Coastal VA Norfolk
Listed by Tyler Marcum• Keller Williams Coastal VA Norfolk
Est. $2,644 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 729 W Princess Anne Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REINMLS #10643868
Oct 15, 2026
Sold
$524,000
$221/sq ft
Aug 3, 2026
Price Changed
$539,000
$228/sq ft
Jul 11, 2026
Listed
$549,000
$232/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 9, 1982
Sold
$76,500
$32/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 1980
Sold
$54,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,739 (+7.7%)
$167,000 + $299,600
$466,600
2024
$5,327 (−0.6%)
$167,000 + $299,600
$466,600
2023
$5,358 (+10.2%)
$167,000 + $266,100
$433,100
2022
$4,863 (+4.7%)
$167,000 + $261,600
$428,600
2021
$4,645 (+1.9%)
$152,000 + $237,000
$389,000
2020
$4,558 (−2.0%)
$152,000 + $219,600
$371,600
2019
$4,651 (+3.4%)
$145,000 + $219,600
$364,600
2018
$4,498 (+9.6%)
$152,500 + $219,600
$372,100
2017
$4,102 (+1.7%)
$152,500 + $204,200
$356,700
2016
$4,033
$152,500 + $204,200
$356,700
2015
$4,033 (+0.8%)
$152,500 + $198,200
$350,700
2014
$4,000
$152,500 + $195,400
$347,900
2013
$4,001 (+2.9%)
$152,500 + $195,400
$347,900
2012
$3,889
$152,500 + $195,400
$347,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,778 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,367
Year built
1913
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk
APN
43099160
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
HC-G2
CRO
Ghent Historic and Cultural Conservation District
The purpose of the Ghent Historic and Cultural Conservation HC-G2 district is to protect the existing concentration of harmonious and noteworthy structures and sites in Ghent, which is one of the first planned residential suburbs in the city. District standards encourage uses and activities which foster the conservation and improvement of historic structures and sites, and prevent the creation or encroachment of adverse environmental influences. Allowed uses are primarily residential in order to ensure new structures are compatible with district character.
Zone overlays
Coastal Resilience Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Office
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
4 Space, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Interior
Virtual Tour
Appliances Information
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer