Norfolk City property record for 1548 Chela Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,078 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $154,775 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,215 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Foreclosure |
| APN | 46213700 |
| Primary APN | 46213700 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,078 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,625 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1548 CHELA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23503-1007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R12 |
| Legal Description | 54-55-56 & 1/2-57 BLK A WILLBY HOLD CORP |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLOUGHBY HOLDING CO |
| Legal Block | A |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
1548 Chela Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1548 CHELA AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23503-1007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20219677 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016083 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1548 CHELA AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23503-1007 |
| Document Number | 190016083 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190016083 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2228 W GREAT NECK RD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23451-1674 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1548 Chela Ave was $4,215, up 8.2% 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 | $4,215.00 (+8.19%) | $337,200 (+6.44%) Land $196,000 Building $141,200 | $337,200 (+6.44%) Land $196,000 Building $141,200 |
| 2025 | $3,896.00 | $316,800 Land $175,600 Building $141,200 | $316,800 Land $175,600 Building $141,200 |
| 2023 | $3,533.00 | $282,700 Land $175,600 Building $107,100 | $282,700 Land $175,600 Building $107,100 |
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 1548 Chela Ave; there have been 433 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 211 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 304 units insured incl. 93 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 433 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 433 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2023 |
| 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 1548 Chela 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 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 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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