227 E 42nd St, Norfolk, VA 23504 Property Records

Norfolk City property record for 227 E 42nd St, Norfolk, VA 23504

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details8 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,733 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.259 acres (11,265 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$480,000 (Feb 2005)
Tax Bill$10,476 (2026)
APN43720500

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN43720500

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms21 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,733 sqft Living Area
AtticAttic
Attic Area2,686 sqft
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area11,265 sqft (0.259 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area300 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area633 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area384 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address227 E 42ND ST
CityNORFOLK
StateVA
Zip23504-1015
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR8
Legal Description17 & 18 BLK D RIVERVIEW PARK
Legal BlockD
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Township / Civil DivisionNORFOLK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract2800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Riverview
listed 1999 · 200 contributing resources · NRIS 99001198

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address227 E 42ND ST, NORFOLK, VA 23504-1015
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 1, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 1, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20054049
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$10,476.00 (+7.42%)$838,100 (+5.7%) Land $194,700 Building $643,400$838,100 (+5.7%) Land $194,700 Building $643,400
2025$9,752.00 (+8.6%)$792,900 (+10.37%) Land $169,400 Building $623,500$792,900 (+10.37%) Land $169,400 Building $623,500
2023$8,980.00$718,400 Land $169,400 Building $549,000$718,400 Land $169,400 Building $549,000

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

Flood

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 Record
median of 92 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies119 units insured
incl. 27 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims147 (1982–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA20 of 147
Most Recent ClaimJun 2019 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 18 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Ida And A Nor'east, Nov 2009 · 39 claims
  • Hurricane Isabel, Sep 2003 · 32 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 260 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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