Norfolk City property record for 1549 Modoc Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,942 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,871 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $266,500 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,371 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Second Mortgage |
| APN | 46649200 |
| Primary APN | 46649200 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,942 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,871 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 570 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1549 MODOC AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23503-3144 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Description | 2 WILLOW TERRACE SEC 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLOW TERRACE SECTION EIGHT |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
1549 Modoc Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2009.
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1549 MODOC AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23503-3144 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200923025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Property Address | 1549 MODOC AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23503-3144 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0180000895 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180000895 |
| Name | NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING EMPLOYEES CRED |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Dec 11, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 1549 Modoc Ave was $4,371, up 2.7% 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 | $4,371.00 (+2.68%) | $349,700 (+2.67%) Land $118,700 Building $231,000 | $349,700 (+2.67%) Land $118,700 Building $231,000 |
| 2025 | $4,257.00 | $340,600 Land $118,700 Building $221,900 | $340,600 Land $118,700 Building $221,900 |
| 2023 | $4,103.00 | $328,300 Land $118,700 Building $209,600 | $328,300 Land $118,700 Building $209,600 |
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 1549 Modoc Ave; there have been 15 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 21 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1999–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2019 |
| 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 1549 Modoc 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 540 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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