Norfolk City property record for 227 E Chester St, Norfolk, VA 23503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,518 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,218 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,741 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 28236701 |
| Primary APN | 28236701 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,518 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,218 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 356 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 227 E CHESTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23503-4907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | 22 & 23 BLK 24 ALBEMARLE |
| Legal Subdivision | ALBEMARLE |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
227 E Chester St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2022.
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7709 GLOUCESTER AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23505-2317 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage OVM FINANCIAL INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202127559 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010051 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 227 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Document Number | 0220010051 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220010051 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7709 GLOUCESTER AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23505-2317 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 227 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Document Number | 210027559 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210027559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7709 GLOUCESTER AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23505-2317 |
| Document Number | 210027560 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210027560 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 227 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Document Number | 170016240 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170016240 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 227 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Document Number | 170016241 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170016241 |
| Name | OVM FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 227 E Chester St was $3,741, up 5.4% 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 | $3,741.00 (+5.41%) | $299,300 (+3.71%) Land $76,400 Building $222,900 | $299,300 (+3.71%) Land $76,400 Building $222,900 |
| 2025 | $3,549.00 | $288,600 Land $76,400 Building $212,200 | $288,600 Land $76,400 Building $212,200 |
| 2023 | $3,298.00 | $263,900 Land $76,400 Building $187,500 | $263,900 Land $76,400 Building $187,500 |
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 227 E Chester St; there have been 4 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 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1999–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2009 · Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Ida And A Nor'east |
| 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 227 E Chester St 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 554 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Cox Communications Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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