Norfolk City property record for 137 E Chester St, Norfolk, VA 23503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,756 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.267 acres (11,609 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $269,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,817 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance Oct 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 40219950 |
| Primary APN | 40219950 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,756 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,609 sqft (0.267 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 414 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 137 E CHESTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23503-4905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Description | 137 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMPTON GARDENS |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
137 E Chester St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2017.
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance M&T BANK |
| Oct 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Oct 5, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201423424 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022476 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Property Address | 137 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4905 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAFAYETTE SLMNT SERVICES INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0210037146 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210037146 |
| Name | M&T BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Property Address | 137 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4905 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | PRIORITY TITLE & ESCROW LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0170023105 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170023105 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.88% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 137 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4905 |
| Document Number | 0170022476 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170022476 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 137 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4905 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 137 E Chester St was $6,817, up 14% 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 | $6,817.00 (+13.96%) | $545,400 (+12.13%) Land $86,600 Building $458,800 | $545,400 (+12.13%) Land $86,600 Building $458,800 |
| 2025 | $5,982.00 | $486,400 Land $78,800 Building $407,600 | $486,400 Land $78,800 Building $407,600 |
| 2023 | $6,046.00 | $483,700 Land $78,800 Building $404,900 | $483,700 Land $78,800 Building $404,900 |
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 137 E Chester 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 137 E Chester 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.6% 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 554 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 |
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