2965 Lens Ave, Norfolk, VA 23509 Property Records

Norfolk City property record for 2965 Lens Ave, Norfolk, VA 23509

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,809 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$157,000 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill$2,927 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Sale
Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage
APN61252600

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN61252600

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,104 sqft Living Area
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1935
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1935
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,809 sqft (0.11 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area298 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area176 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address2965 LENS AVE
CityNORFOLK
StateVA
Zip23509-2517
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR8
Legal Description21 & PT 20 BLK 20
Legal SubdivisionFAIRMOUNT PARK
Legal Block20
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Township / Civil DivisionNORFOLK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract3200

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3800 PLEASANT RIDGE CT, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23457-1586
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 4, 2025Deed, Transfer
SOLARIS TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, FORTIS TITLE & ESCROW LLC
Oct 30, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
OVM FINANCIAL INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 4, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 4, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202522181
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Recording DateDec 4, 2025
Property Address2965 LENS AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23509-2517
Document Number0250022181
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 34-35
Instrument DateDec 3, 2025
Instrument250022181
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 24, 2025
Title CompanySOLARIS TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, FORTIS TITLE & ESCROW LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3800 PLEASANT RIDGE CT, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23457-1586

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Recording DateOct 30, 2018
Property Address2965 LENS AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23509-2517
Document Number0180022163
Instrument DateOct 29, 2018
Instrument180022163
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2025
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2965 LENS AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23509-2517

Mortgage

Document Number0180022164
DateOct 30, 2018
Instrument180022164
Lender
NameOVM FINANCIAL INC
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

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$2,927.00 (-0.31%)$234,200 (-1.89%) Land $71,100 Building $163,100$234,200 (-1.89%) Land $71,100 Building $163,100
2025$2,936.00 (+16.37%)$238,700 (+18.23%) Land $71,100 Building $167,600$238,700 (+18.23%) Land $71,100 Building $167,600
2023$2,523.00$201,900 Land $71,100 Building $130,800$201,900 Land $71,100 Building $130,800

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
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 2011 · Hurricane Irene

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 862 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75

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