Virginia Beach City property record for 537 Bethune Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,320 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $361,800 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,644 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 1496-07-4186 |
| Primary APN | 1496-07-4186 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,560 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,320 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 343 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 1496-07-4186 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 BETHUNE DR |
| City | VIRGINIA BEACH |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23452-6606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | PRINCESS ANNE PLAZA SEC 21 LOT 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRINCESS ANNE PLAZA |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | VIRGINIA BEACH CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | VIRGINIA BEACH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 42801 |
537 Bethune Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Virginia Beach City records, as of April 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 BETHUNE DR, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452-6606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2021 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20219819 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2013083710 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VIRGINIA BEACH CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 537 BETHUNE DR, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452-6606 |
| Document Number | 0000009819 |
| Map Reference | MB 66 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202103089819 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $362.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 537 BETHUNE DR, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452-6606 |
| Document Number | 0000009820 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202103089820 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VIRGINIA BEACH CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 537 BETHUNE DR, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452-6606 |
| Document Number | 0000770640 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 770640 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $295.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 537 BETHURE PL VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 |
| Document Number | 770650 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 770650 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 24, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Bethune Dr was $3,644, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Virginia Beach City assessment roll, as of September 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Virginia Beach City |
| Unified School District | Virginia Beach City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,644.00 (+3.11%) | $375,700 Land $129,000 Building $246,700 | $375,700 Land $129,000 Building $246,700 |
| 2024 | $3,534.00 (-0.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,545.00 | $358,100 Land $111,000 Building $247,100 | $358,100 Land $111,000 Building $247,100 |
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 537 Bethune Dr; there have been 68 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 64 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 64 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 68 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 34 of 68 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · other causes |
| 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.
The area around 537 Bethune Dr 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 |
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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 VIRGINIA BEACH serves 437,994 people · EPA ID VA3810900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF NORFOLK |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 330 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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