Norfolk City property record for 1517 Nelms Ave, Norfolk, VA 23502
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 935 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,702 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,400 (Feb 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,868 (2025) |
| APN | 00363200 |
| Primary APN | 00363200 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 935 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,702 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 110 ft Depth |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1517 NELMS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23502-1712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8 |
| Legal Description | 21 BLK 6 FOX HALL RES PK |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 6200 |
Source: Norfolk City assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1517 NELMS AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23502-1712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0002873519 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Norfolk City assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Norfolk City |
| Unified School District | Norfolk City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,868.00 (+12.46%) | $149,500 (+12.49%) Land $54,100 Building $95,400 | $149,500 (+12.49%) Land $54,100 Building $95,400 |
| 2023 | $1,661.00 | $132,900 Land $50,500 Building $82,400 | $132,900 Land $50,500 Building $82,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1987–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 475 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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