948 Newell Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518 Property Records

Norfolk City property record for 948 Newell Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,954 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.312 acres (13,604 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$385,000 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill$4,590 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2005 Reverse Mortgage
Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
APN20084200

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20084200

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,954 sqft Living Area
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area13,604 sqft (0.312 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area102 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address948 NEWELL AVE
CityNORFOLK
StateVA
Zip23518-2706
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR7
Legal Description20 COLONIAL HTS SEC E
Legal SubdivisionE COLONIAL HEIGHTS
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Township / Civil DivisionNORFOLK
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract5602

Owner

Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address948 NEWELL AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23518-2706
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 10, 2005Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage
FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORP
Apr 2, 2026Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Feb 25, 2019Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS INC
Dec 26, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
Sep 24, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
TITLE QUEST/HAMPTON ROADS, TITLEQUEST OF HAMPTON ROADS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 2, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 2, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 25, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20266155
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2005: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Property Address948 NEWELL AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23518-2706
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 28, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0050032255
DateAug 10, 2005
Instrument050032255
Lender
NameFINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORP
TypeReverse Mortgage Lender
AddressATLANTA, GA 30350
Agreement
TypeReverse Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term877 Months
DueSep 3, 2078
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.27%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateNov 1, 2005
Change FrequencyMonthly
Index1-Year T-Bill
Max Rate15.2%

April 2026: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Recording DateApr 2, 2026
Property Address948 NEWELL AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23518-2706
Document Number0000006155
Instrument DateMar 30, 2026
Instrument20266155
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 2, 2026
Title CompanyNOBLE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$38,885.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address948 NEWELL AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23518-2706

Mortgage

Document Number0000006156,
DateApr 2, 2026
Instrument20266156
Lender
NameMOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.01%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

February 2019: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Recording DateFeb 25, 2019
Property Address948 NEWELL AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23518-2706
Document Number0190003197
Instrument DateFeb 20, 2019
Instrument190003197
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address948 NEWELL AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23518-2706

Mortgage

Document Number0190003198
DateFeb 25, 2019
Instrument190003198
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS INC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Recording DateDec 26, 2018
Property Address948 NEWELL AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23518-2706
Document Number0180025605
Instrument DateDec 4, 2018
Instrument180025605
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1313 MODOC AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23503-3011

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionNORFOLK CITY VA
Recording DateSep 24, 2018
Property Address948 NEWELL AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23518-2706
Document Number0180019550
Instrument DateSep 7, 2018
Instrument180019550
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2022
Title CompanyTITLE QUEST/HAMPTON ROADS, TITLEQUEST OF HAMPTON ROADS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1313 MODOC AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23503-3011

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk City assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
MunicipalityNorfolk City
Unified School DistrictNorfolk City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,590.00 (+17.15%)$367,200 (+15.25%) Land $105,000 Building $262,200$367,200 (+15.25%) Land $105,000 Building $262,200
2025$3,918.00 (+8.17%)$318,600 (+9.94%) Land $105,000 Building $213,600$318,600 (+9.94%) Land $105,000 Building $213,600
2023$3,622.00$289,800 Land $95,500 Building $194,300$289,800 Land $95,500 Building $194,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1999–2003)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimSep 2003 · Hurricane Isabel

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 98% of Virginia
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF NORFOLK
serves 234,220 people · EPA ID VA3710100
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 535 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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