Chesapeake City property record for 1205 Commerce Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,822 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,148 (2025) |
| APN | 1280000003760 |
| Primary APN | 1280000003760 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 684 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 468 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,881 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1205 COMMERCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHESAPEAKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23324-3307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSFA1: SIN |
| Legal Description | 122-123 HOYE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOYE |
| Jurisdiction | CHESAPEAKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESAPEAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
1205 Commerce Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2005.
Source: Chesapeake City records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1205 COMMERCE AVE, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23324-3307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5914 / 232 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5914/232 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1205 Commerce Ave was $1,148.
Source: Chesapeake City assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Chesapeake City |
| Unified School District | Chesapeake City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $119,200 (+4.84%) Land $90,000 Building $29,200 | $119,200 (+4.84%) Land $90,000 Building $29,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,148.00 | $113,700 Land $85,000 Building $28,700 | $113,700 Land $85,000 Building $28,700 |
| 2023 | $102,200 (+19.39%) Land $75,000 Building $27,200 | $102,200 (+19.39%) Land $75,000 Building $27,200 | |
| 2022 | $85,600 Land $60,000 Building $25,600 | $85,600 Land $60,000 Building $25,600 | |
| 2019 | $784.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1205 Commerce Ave; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
| 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.
The area around 1205 Commerce Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS serves 165,240 people · EPA ID VA3550051 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 620 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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