Norfolk City property record for 8237 Buffalo Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,332 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.365 acres (15,882 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $274,800 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,222 (2026) |
| APN | 05229775 |
| Primary APN | 05229775 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,332 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,882 sqft (0.365 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 972 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8237 BUFFALO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23518-2918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | 14 BEL-AIRE SEC 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 6601 |
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8237 BUFFALO AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23518-2918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201230286 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030286 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,222.00 (+12.23%) | $417,800 (+10.44%) Land $115,000 Building $302,800 | $417,800 (+10.44%) Land $115,000 Building $302,800 |
| 2025 | $4,653.00 (+14.61%) | $378,300 (+16.47%) Land $99,800 Building $278,500 | $378,300 (+16.47%) Land $99,800 Building $278,500 |
| 2023 | $4,060.00 | $324,800 Land $99,800 Building $225,000 | $324,800 Land $99,800 Building $225,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 22 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1998–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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.
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 476 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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