542 Mowbray Arch, Norfolk, VA 23507 Property Records

Norfolk City property record for 542 Mowbray Arch, Norfolk, VA 23507

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	7 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,772 sqft · built 1904
Lot Size	0.116 acres (5,053 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$846,750 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill	$11,056 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`31264500`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`31264500`

Interior

Bedrooms	7 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	14 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,772 sqft Living Area
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1904
Effective Year Built	Effective 1904
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	5,053 sqft (0.116 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	380 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	542 MOWBRAY ARCH
City	NORFOLK
State	VA
Zip	23507-2130
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	HCG1
Legal Description	32 & PT 31 BLK 1 GHENT & NFLK CO
Legal Subdivision	GHENT AND NORFOLK COUNTY
Legal Block	1
Jurisdiction	NORFOLK CITY VA
Township / Civil Division	NORFOLK
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3018
Census Tract	4002

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Ghent Historic District listed 1980 · 185 contributing resources · NRIS 80004455

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

542 Mowbray Arch is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2022.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	542 MOWBRAY ARCH, NORFOLK, VA 23507-2130
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 29, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 29, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202227532
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NORFOLK CITY VA
Recording Date	Nov 29, 2022
Property Address	542 MOWBRAY ARCH, NORFOLK, VA 23507-2130
Document Number	0220027532
Instrument Date	Nov 23, 2022
Instrument	220027532
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 21, 2022
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

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	542 MOWBRAY ARCH, NORFOLK, VA 23507-2130

Mortgage

Document Number	0220027533
Date	Nov 29, 2022
Instrument	220027533

Lender

Name	SOUTHERN TRUST MORTGAGE LLC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 542 Mowbray Arch was $11,056, up 6.1% 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	$11,056.00 (+6.06%)	$884,500 (+4.37%) Land $205,000 Building $679,500	$884,500 (+4.37%) Land $205,000 Building $679,500
2025	$10,424.00	$847,500 Land $186,500 Building $661,000	$847,500 Land $186,500 Building $661,000
2023	$10,026.00	$802,100 Land $186,500 Building $615,600	$802,100 Land $186,500 Building $615,600

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 542 Mowbray Arch; there have been 81 flood claims nearby since 1992.

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 98 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	165 units insured incl. 67 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	81 (1992–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA	17 of 81
Most Recent Claim	Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew
Claims by Event	Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 11 claims Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Ida And A Nor'east, Nov 2009 · 27 claims Hurricane Isabel, Sep 2003 · 17 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 542 Mowbray Arch is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.6% of Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 104 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: Verizon.

Nearby Properties on Mowbray Arch

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures