Norfolk City property record for 852 Townsend Pl, Norfolk, VA 23502
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,525 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,893 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,282 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Transfer |
| APN | 46494200 |
| Primary APN | 46494200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,525 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,893 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 852 TOWNSEND PL |
|---|---|
| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23502-4331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | PT H W VENTOSA |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 6400 |
852 Townsend Pl is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4814 WOODLAWN DR, HYATTSVILLE, MD 20784-1476 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001159 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 852 TOWNSEND PL, NORFOLK, VA 23502-4331 |
| Document Number | 0230001159 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230001159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 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 | 4814 WOODLAWN DR, HYATTSVILLE, MD 20784-1476 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 852 Townsend Pl was $3,282, up 12.1% 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 | $3,282.00 (+12.05%) | $262,600 (+10.24%) Land $86,500 Building $176,100 | $262,600 (+10.24%) Land $86,500 Building $176,100 |
| 2025 | $2,929.00 | $238,200 Land $75,000 Building $163,200 | $238,200 Land $75,000 Building $163,200 |
| 2023 | $2,780.00 | $222,400 Land $75,000 Building $147,400 | $222,400 Land $75,000 Building $147,400 |
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 852 Townsend Pl; there have been 164 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 157 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 157 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 164 (1978–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 23 of 164 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 852 Townsend Pl 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 238 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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