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$301,801$170 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1281 RIVER OAKS DR

NORFOLK, VA 23502
4
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,774 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$302K
$283K low$320K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,394 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$275,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$205,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$275,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$275,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyNorfolk City
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Ingleside Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Norview Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Booker T. Washington High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23502These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,943
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,847 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,647
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,504
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1281 River Oaks Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Norfolk city County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Norfolk city County
  • Older than 70% of homes in Norfolk 23502

What homes are worth in Norfolk 23502

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$196K$618K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Norfolk 23502.

How it measures up in Norfolk 23502

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norfolk 23502.

Estimated value$301,801
CheaperTypical $321,449Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,774 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,587 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 1281 River Oaks Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorfolk 23502Norfolk city County
Estimated valuepricier than$301,80138% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17017% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,774 ft²64% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac90% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than195430% of homes50% of homes

About 1281 River Oaks Dr

How much is 1281 River Oaks Dr, Norfolk, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1281 River Oaks Dr, Norfolk, VA is $301,801 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $283,184 to $320,418. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1281 River Oaks Dr, Norfolk, VA?

1281 River Oaks Dr, Norfolk, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,774 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 1281 River Oaks Dr, Norfolk, VA built?

1281 River Oaks Dr, Norfolk, VA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1281 River Oaks Dr, Norfolk, VA?

1281 River Oaks Dr, Norfolk, VA is assigned to Ingleside Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Norview Middle School (middle), rated F; Booker T. Washington High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Norfolk City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1281 River Oaks Dr, Norfolk, VA compare to other homes in Norfolk 23502?

Among the 5,780 homes in Norfolk 23502, it is worth more than 38% of them ($301,801 against a typical $321,449), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($170 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,774 ft² against a typical 1,587 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1954 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Norfolk city County, it is worth more than 46% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1281 River Oaks Dr, Norfolk, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 River Oaks Dr, Norfolk, VA was $3,394. The county assessed it at $275,900.

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