Norfolk City property record for 1720 Blair Ave, Norfolk, VA 23509
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,210 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,689 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,041 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Reverse Mortgage |
| APN | 02872900 |
| Primary APN | 02872900 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,210 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,210 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,689 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1720 BLAIR AVE |
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| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23509-1008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | 29 & PTS 28,30 BLK 3 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 3000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lafayette Residence Park listed 1999 · 284 contributing resources · NRIS 99000071 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1720 Blair Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1720 BLAIR AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23509-1008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Property Address | 1720 BLAIR AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23509-1008 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | NATIONAL CLOSING SOLUTIONS |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0190026128 |
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| Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190026128 |
| Name | ALL REVERSE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.46% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Margin | 5 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1720 Blair Ave was $2,041, up 2.9% 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 | $2,041.00 (+2.87%) | $163,300 (+1.24%) Land $65,500 Building $97,800 | $163,300 (+1.24%) Land $65,500 Building $97,800 |
| 2025 | $1,984.00 | $161,300 Land $63,500 Building $97,800 | $161,300 Land $63,500 Building $97,800 |
| 2023 | $1,785.00 | $142,800 Land $63,500 Building $79,300 | $142,800 Land $63,500 Building $79,300 |
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 1720 Blair 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 Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 142 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 142 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 87 (1982–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 22 of 87 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 1720 Blair 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 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 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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