Norfolk City property record for 855 38th St, Norfolk, VA 23508
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,033 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,557 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Refinance |
| APN | 47662000 |
| Primary APN | 47662000 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,033 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
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| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 855 38TH ST |
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| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23508-2613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R14 |
| Legal Description | 17 & 19 BLK U KENSINGTON |
| Legal Subdivision | KENSINGTON |
| Legal Block | U |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| 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.
855 38th St, a duplex, is owned by an individual.
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 855 38TH ST, B, NORFOLK, VA 23508-2613 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Property Address | 855 W 38TH ST, NORFOLK, VA 23508-2613 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | PRIORITY TITLE & ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 200030859 |
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| Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200030859 |
| Name | SOUTHERN TRUST MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 855 38th St was $3,557, up 4.2% 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 | $3,557.00 (+4.16%) | $284,600 (+2.48%) Land $64,000 Building $220,600 | $284,600 (+2.48%) Land $64,000 Building $220,600 |
| 2025 | $3,415.00 | $277,700 Land $61,000 Building $216,700 | $277,700 Land $61,000 Building $216,700 |
| 2023 | $3,087.00 | $247,000 Land $57,000 Building $190,000 | $247,000 Land $57,000 Building $190,000 |
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 855 38th St; there have been 13 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 |
|---|---|
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1999–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 13 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 855 38th St 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.
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 407 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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