Norfolk City property record for 1901 McDowell Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,980 (2026) |
| APN | 02639500 |
| Primary APN | 02639500 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Sunroom | Sunroom |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,050 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1901 MCDOWELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23518-5431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | 1 BLK D BROMLEY INC SEC 3 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 6607 |
1901 McDowell Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2006.
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1901 MCDOWELL RD, NORFOLK, VA 23518-5431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200638806 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1901 McDowell Rd was $3,980, up 5.5% 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 | $3,980.00 (+5.51%) | $318,400 (+3.81%) Land $125,500 Building $192,900 | $318,400 (+3.81%) Land $125,500 Building $192,900 |
| 2025 | $3,772.00 | $306,700 Land $113,800 Building $192,900 | $306,700 Land $113,800 Building $192,900 |
| 2023 | $3,321.00 | $265,700 Land $113,800 Building $151,900 | $265,700 Land $113,800 Building $151,900 |
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 1901 McDowell Rd; there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2016) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1901 McDowell Rd 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 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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