1636 Columbia Ave, Norfolk, VA 23509 Property Records

Norfolk City property record for 1636 Columbia Ave, Norfolk, VA 23509

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,701 sqft · built 2019
Lot Size0.119 acres (5,166 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$389,900 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill$6,211 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Refinance
Sep 2020 Transfer
+ 2 more
APN35429402

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN35429402
Alternative APN
  • 35429400

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,701 sqft Living Area
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2019
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2019
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStone
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,166 sqft (0.119 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area210 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address1636 COLUMBIA AVE
CityNORFOLK
StateVA
Zip23509-1240
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeIN1
Legal DescriptionLOT 23, BLK 7
Legal SubdivisionWINONA
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number23
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Township / Civil DivisionNORFOLK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract3000

Owner

1636 Columbia Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2020.

Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1636 COLUMBIA AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23509-1240
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Sep 24, 2020Correction Deed
Jan 31, 2020Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · VA Mortgage
OVM FINANCIAL INC
Mar 1, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 31, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 31, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 1, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20202329
Last Transfer DateSep 21, 2020
Transfer Doc0000023031
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Property Address1636 COLUMBIA AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23509-1240
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2022
Title CompanyINSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0210002496
DateJan 26, 2021
Instrument210002496
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

September 2020: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Recording DateSep 24, 2020
Property Address1636 COLUMBIA AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23509-1240
Document Number0200023031
Instrument DateSep 21, 2020
Instrument200023031
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2022

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1636 COLUMBIA AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23509-1240

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Recording DateJan 31, 2020
Property Address1636 COLUMBIA AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23509-1240
Document Number0200002329
Instrument DateJan 28, 2020
Instrument200002329
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1636 COLUMBIA AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23509-1240

Mortgage

Document Number0200002330
DateJan 31, 2020
Instrument200002330
Lender
NameOVM FINANCIAL INC
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Recording DateMar 1, 2017
Property Address1636 COLUMBIA AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23509-1240
Document Number0170004428
Instrument DateFeb 27, 2017
Instrument170004428
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address600 N WITCHDUCK RD STE 107, 107, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462-1947

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1636 Columbia Ave was $6,211, up 2.7% from the year before.

Source: Norfolk City assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
MunicipalityNorfolk City
Unified School DistrictNorfolk City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,211.00 (+2.71%)$496,900 (+2.71%) Land $98,500 Building $398,400$496,900 (+2.71%) Land $98,500 Building $398,400
2025$6,047.00$483,800 Land $98,500 Building $385,300$483,800 Land $98,500 Building $385,300
2023$5,513.00$441,100 Land $98,500 Building $342,600$441,100 Land $98,500 Building $342,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 1636 Columbia Ave; there have been 87 flood claims nearby since 1982.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 142 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies142 in force
Nearby Flood Claims87 (1982–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA22 of 87
Most Recent ClaimAug 2026 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Matthew, Oct 2016 · 13 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Ida And A Nor'east, Nov 2009 · 15 claims
  • Hurricane Isabel, Sep 2003 · 17 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 1636 Columbia Ave 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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Virginia
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF NORFOLK
serves 234,220 people · EPA ID VA3710100
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 541 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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