Norfolk City property record for 235 E Chester St, Norfolk, VA 23503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,917 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,262 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,201 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 26060000 |
| Primary APN | 26060000 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,917 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,773 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,262 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 122 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 235 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 | 18 & 19 BLK 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALBEMARLE |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
235 E Chester St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2024.
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 235 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage XPERT HOME LENDING INC |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRADEMARK MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242209 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 4, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024546 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 235 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Document Number | 0240002209 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 240002209 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2024 |
| 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 | 235 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Document Number | 0240002210 |
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| Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 240002210 |
| Name | XPERT HOME LENDING INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 195 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 235 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Document Number | 210033720 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210033720 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 235 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Document Number | 210033721 |
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| Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210033721 |
| Name | TRADEMARK MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 235 E Chester St was $3,201, up 5.3% 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 | $3,201.00 (+5.33%) | $256,100 (+3.64%) Land $76,400 Building $179,700 | $256,100 (+3.64%) Land $76,400 Building $179,700 |
| 2025 | $3,039.00 | $247,100 Land $76,400 Building $170,700 | $247,100 Land $76,400 Building $170,700 |
| 2023 | $2,836.00 | $226,900 Land $76,400 Building $150,500 | $226,900 Land $76,400 Building $150,500 |
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 235 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 235 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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