Norfolk City property record for 539 38th St, Norfolk, VA 23508
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,287 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,976 (2026) |
| APN | 27493200 |
| Primary APN | 27493200 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,287 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,326 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 416 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 539 38TH ST |
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| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23508-3122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | 12 & 15FT-11 BLK 55 COLONIAL PL |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONIAL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Park Place Historic District listed 2006 · 1,532 contributing resources · NRIS 06000029 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
539 38th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2007.
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 38TH ST, NORFOLK, VA 23508-3122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034327 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 539 38th St was $4,976, up 28.5% from the year before.
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 | $4,976.00 (+28.55%) | $398,100 (+5.65%) Land $81,000 Building $317,100 | $398,100 (+5.65%) Land $81,000 Building $317,100 |
| 2025 | $3,871.00 | $376,800 Land $77,000 Building $299,800 | $376,800 Land $77,000 Building $299,800 |
| 2023 | $4,161.00 | $332,900 Land $72,000 Building $260,900 | $332,900 Land $72,000 Building $260,900 |
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 539 38th St; there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1999–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
| 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 539 38th 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 |
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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 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 807 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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