405 E Chester St, Norfolk, VA 23503 Property Records

Norfolk City property record for 405 E Chester St, Norfolk, VA 23503

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,338 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$135,500 (Jun 2016)
Tax Bill$2,655 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2019 Transfer
May 2019 Transfer
APN44761000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN44761000
Alternative APN
  • 588033

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,338 sqft Living Area
AtticAttic
Attic Area1,242 sqft
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number588033
Street Address405 E CHESTER ST
CityNORFOLK
StateVA
Zip23503-3707
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR7
Legal Description10 VIRGINIA ESTAES
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Township / Civil DivisionNORFOLK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract600

Owner

405 E Chester St is held in a trust since October 2018.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address3596 LANDSTOWN RD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456-1280
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 6, 2019Gift Deed, Transfer
May 6, 2019Gift Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 21, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 21, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 2, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201613094
Last Transfer DateOct 2, 2018
Transfer Doc0000008144
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2019: Gift Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGift Deed
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Recording DateMay 6, 2019
Property Address405 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-3707
Document Number190008144
Instrument DateOct 2, 2018
Instrument190008144
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 10, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3596 LANDSTOWN RD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456-1280

May 2019: Gift Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGift Deed
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Recording DateMay 6, 2019
Property Address405 E CHESTER ST, NORFOLK, VA 23503-3707
Document Number190008144
Instrument DateOct 2, 2018
Instrument190008144
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3596 LANDSTOWN RD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456-1280

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 405 E Chester St was $2,655, up 12.4% from the year before.

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$2,655.00 (+12.4%)$212,400 (+10.57%) Land $86,500 Building $125,900$212,400 (+10.57%) Land $86,500 Building $125,900
2025$2,362.00$192,100 Land $78,500 Building $113,600$192,100 Land $78,500 Building $113,600
2023$2,290.00$183,200 Land $78,500 Building $104,700$183,200 Land $78,500 Building $104,700

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 405 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 ZoneNot on file
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimFeb 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 405 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 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 554 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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