Norfolk City property record for 242 E Gilpin Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,657 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,349 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $246,400 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,078 (2026) |
| APN | 10965800 |
| Primary APN | 10965800 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,657 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,349 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 242 E GILPIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23503-3506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | 23 & 24 BLK 3 O V ANNEX |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 E GILPIN AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23503-3506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200922275 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031662 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,078.00 (+4.51%) | $326,300 (+2.84%) Land $100,000 Building $226,300 | $326,300 (+2.84%) Land $100,000 Building $226,300 |
| 2025 | $3,902.00 (+14.16%) | $317,300 (+16.01%) Land $91,000 Building $226,300 | $317,300 (+16.01%) Land $91,000 Building $226,300 |
| 2023 | $3,418.00 | $273,500 Land $91,000 Building $182,500 | $273,500 Land $91,000 Building $182,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2009–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2011 · other causes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 668 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cox Communications.
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