Norfolk City property record for 239 E Chester St, Norfolk, VA 23503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,495 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,567 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,212 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| APN | 01989000 |
| Primary APN | 01989000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,495 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| 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 | 5,567 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 239 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 | 16 & 17 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 |
239 E Chester St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 7, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TITLE ALLIANCE GREENBRIER LLC, TITLE ALLIANCE GREENBRIER |
| Aug 7, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20233098 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 239 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Document Number | 0230003098 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230003098 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | UNIVERSAL TITLE COMPANY, UNIVERSAL TITLE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 239 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Document Number | 0230003099 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230003099 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 239 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Document Number | 180016324 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180016324 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE ALLIANCE GREENBRIER LLC, TITLE ALLIANCE GREENBRIER |
| 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 | 239 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 239 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Document Number | 180016324 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180016324 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE ALLIANCE GREENBRIER LLC, TITLE ALLIANCE GREENBRIER |
| 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 | 239 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-4907 |
| Document Number | 180016325 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180016325 |
| Name | USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 239 E Chester St was $3,212, up 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 | $3,212.00 (+5%) | $257,000 (+3.34%) Land $76,400 Building $180,600 | $257,000 (+3.34%) Land $76,400 Building $180,600 |
| 2025 | $3,059.00 | $248,700 Land $76,400 Building $172,300 | $248,700 Land $76,400 Building $172,300 |
| 2023 | $2,886.00 | $230,900 Land $76,400 Building $154,500 | $230,900 Land $76,400 Building $154,500 |
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 239 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 239 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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