Chesapeake City property record for 917 Bowden Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23323
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,489 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,235 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,963 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| APN | 0252007001170 |
| Primary APN | 0252007001170 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,489 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,489 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,235 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Patio Area | 126 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 917 BOWDEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHESAPEAKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23323-4601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8S: RESID |
| Legal Description | 117 REPLAT LOXLEY GARDENS |
| Legal Subdivision | LOXLEY GARDENS |
| Jurisdiction | CHESAPEAKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESAPEAKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 21403 |
917 Bowden Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2024.
Source: Chesapeake City records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 BOWDEN AVE, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323-4601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SOUTHERN TRUST MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20243493 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10728 / 1258 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 10670/1507 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESAPEAKE CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 917 BOWDEN AVE, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323-4601 |
| Document Number | 10728/1258 |
| Book / Page | 10728 / 1258 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 240003493 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 917 BOWDEN AVE, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323-4601 |
| Document Number | 0240003494 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 240003494 |
| Name | SOUTHERN TRUST MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESAPEAKE CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 917 BOWDEN AVE, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323-4601 |
| Document Number | 10691/1379 |
| Book / Page | 10691 / 1379 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230018678 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2240 W GREAT NECK RD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23451-1506 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESAPEAKE CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 917 BOWDEN AVE, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323-4601 |
| Document Number | 10670/1507 |
| Book / Page | 10670 / 1507 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230012504 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 300 POWHATAN AVE, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23707-2224 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 917 Bowden Ave was $2,963, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Chesapeake City assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Chesapeake City |
| Unified School District | Chesapeake City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $308,000 (+4.98%) Land $130,000 Building $178,000 | $308,000 (+4.98%) Land $130,000 Building $178,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,963.00 (+3.42%) | $293,400 Land $120,000 Building $173,400 | $293,400 Land $120,000 Building $173,400 |
| 2024 | $2,865.00 | ||
| 2023 | $221,700 (+13.46%) Land $100,000 Building $121,700 | $221,700 (+13.46%) Land $100,000 Building $121,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,028.00 | $195,400 Land $85,000 Building $110,400 | $195,400 Land $85,000 Building $110,400 |
| 2019 | $1,604.00 |
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 917 Bowden Ave; there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1991–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 · river or lake flooding |
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 917 Bowden Ave 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 CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS serves 165,240 people · EPA ID VA3550051 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 378 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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