Norfolk City property record for 8234 Mercer Dr, Norfolk, VA 23505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,927 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,300 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Refinance Jan 2017 Refinance |
| APN | 31253400 |
| Primary APN | 31253400 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| 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 | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,927 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 555 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8234 MERCER DR |
|---|---|
| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23505-1650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Description | 478 OAKDALE FARMS SEC B |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKDALE FARMS |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 5500 |
8234 Mercer Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2023.
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8234 MERCER DR, NORFOLK, VA 23505-1650 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 20233100 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003100 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8234 MERCER DR, NORFOLK, VA 23505-1650 |
| Document Number | 0230003100 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230003100 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8234 MERCER DR, NORFOLK, VA 23505-1650 |
| Document Number | 0230003101 |
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| Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230003101 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.25% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8234 MERCER DR, NORFOLK, VA 23505-1650 |
| Document Number | 170000754 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Instrument | 170000754 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8234 MERCER DR, NORFOLK, VA 23505-1650 |
| Document Number | 170000755 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170000755 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 8234 Mercer Dr was $3,300, up 10.1% 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 | $3,300.00 (+10.11%) | $264,000 (+8.33%) Land $126,200 Building $137,800 | $264,000 (+8.33%) Land $126,200 Building $137,800 |
| 2025 | $2,997.00 | $243,700 Land $110,000 Building $133,700 | $243,700 Land $110,000 Building $133,700 |
| 2023 | $2,772.00 | $221,800 Land $110,000 Building $111,800 | $221,800 Land $110,000 Building $111,800 |
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 8234 Mercer Dr; there have been 6 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 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2009 · Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Ida And A Nor'east |
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 risk around 8234 Mercer Dr is low, with 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 96% of the US · lower than 98% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
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 309 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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