Norfolk City property record for 937 Defoe Ave, Norfolk, VA 23513
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,732 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,647 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,830 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Refinance |
| APN | 44303000 |
| Primary APN | 44303000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,732 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,396 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,647 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 937 DEFOE AVE |
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| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23513-3331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Description | 45 BROCK TR |
| Legal Subdivision | BROCK |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 6000 |
937 Defoe Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 937 DEFOE AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23513-3331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202510098 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Property Address | 937 DEFOE AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23513-3331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE ALLIANCE GREENBRIER LLC, TITLE ALLIANCE GREENBRIER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 170011040 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170011040 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 937 Defoe Ave was $3,830, up 5.9% 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 | $3,830.00 (+5.92%) | $306,400 (+4.22%) Land $85,800 Building $220,600 | $306,400 (+4.22%) Land $85,800 Building $220,600 |
| 2025 | $3,616.00 | $294,000 Land $71,500 Building $222,500 | $294,000 Land $71,500 Building $222,500 |
| 2023 | $3,283.00 | $262,700 Land $71,500 Building $191,200 | $262,700 Land $71,500 Building $191,200 |
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 937 Defoe Ave; there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 20 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1992–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 937 Defoe 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 432 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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