Norfolk City property record for 120 Howe St, Norfolk, VA 23503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,154 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $358,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,052 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Foreclosure |
| APN | 23699500 |
| Primary APN | 23699500 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,154 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 492 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 120 HOWE ST |
|---|---|
| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23503-4832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Description | 34 BLK E |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMPTON GARDENS |
| Legal Block | E |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
120 Howe St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 HOWE ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20256942 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 120 HOWE ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4832 |
| Document Number | 0230018694 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230018694 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 904 HAWLEY CT, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23322-6810 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 120 Howe St was $4,052, up 14.1% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk City assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Norfolk City |
| Unified School District | Norfolk City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,052.00 (+14.08%) | $324,200 (+12.26%) Land $82,500 Building $241,700 | $324,200 (+12.26%) Land $82,500 Building $241,700 |
| 2025 | $3,552.00 | $288,800 Land $75,000 Building $213,800 | $288,800 Land $75,000 Building $213,800 |
| 2023 | $2,089.00 | $168,700 Land $75,000 Building $93,700 | $168,700 Land $75,000 Building $93,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 120 Howe St; there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1999–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2009 · Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Ida And A Nor'east |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 120 Howe St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF NORFOLK serves 234,220 people · EPA ID VA3710100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 470 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Cox Communications Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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