402 E Chester St, Norfolk, VA 23503 Property Records

Norfolk City property record for 402 E Chester St, Norfolk, VA 23503

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size	0.173 acres (7,532 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$168,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill	$2,563 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`02663700`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02663700`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,308 sqft Living Area
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	1,098 sqft
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1942
Effective Year Built	Effective 1942
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,532 sqft (0.173 acres)
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	110 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	402 E CHESTER ST
City	NORFOLK
State	VA
Zip	23503-3708
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R7
Legal Description	2 VIRGINIA ESTATES
Legal Subdivision	VIRGINIA ESTATES
Jurisdiction	NORFOLK CITY VA
Township / Civil Division	NORFOLK
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	600

Owner

402 E Chester St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	402 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-3708
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 21, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201923528
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 5, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	0000031611
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NORFOLK CITY VA
Recording Date	Nov 22, 2019
Property Address	402 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-3708
Document Number	190023528
Instrument Date	Nov 12, 2019
Instrument	190023528
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 10, 2021
Title Company	BARRISTERS OF OHIO, BARRISTERS OF VA

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	402 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-3708

Mortgage

Document Number	190023529
Date	Nov 22, 2019
Instrument	190023529

Lender

Name	TOWNE MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 402 E Chester St was $2,563, up 5.2% from the year before.

Source: Norfolk City assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Virginia
Municipality	Norfolk City
Unified School District	Norfolk City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,563.00 (+5.21%)	$205,100 (+3.53%) Land $77,000 Building $128,100	$205,100 (+3.53%) Land $77,000 Building $128,100
2025	$2,436.00	$198,100 Land $70,000 Building $128,100	$198,100 Land $70,000 Building $128,100
2023	$2,376.00	$190,100 Land $70,000 Building $120,100	$190,100 Land $70,000 Building $120,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 402 E Chester St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.

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 11 policies
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Feb 1998 · tidal / storm surge

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

The area around 402 E Chester St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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