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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $166,500 on Mar 29, 2024

1539 PALMETTO ST

NORFOLK, VA 23502
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,590 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$166,500 · Mar 29, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,289 (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.$267,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$64,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$203,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$237,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$267,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyNORFOLK CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.No Foundation
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.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Coleman Place Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Booker T. Washington High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Norview Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 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%

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How this home compares

1539 Palmetto St 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Norfolk 23502
  • Newer than 83% 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.

Living area1,590 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,576 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 1539 Palmetto St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorfolk 23502Norfolk city County
Living areabigger than1,590 ft²51% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac10% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than197883% of homes74% of homes

About 1539 Palmetto St

When did 1539 Palmetto St, Norfolk, VA last sell?

1539 Palmetto St, Norfolk, VA last sold on Mar 29, 2024 for $166,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1539 Palmetto St, Norfolk, VA?

1539 Palmetto St, Norfolk, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,590 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1539 Palmetto St, Norfolk, VA built?

1539 Palmetto St, Norfolk, VA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1539 Palmetto St, Norfolk, VA?

1539 Palmetto St, Norfolk, VA is assigned to Coleman Place Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Booker T. Washington High School (high), rated D-; Norview Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Norfolk City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1539 Palmetto St, Norfolk, VA compare to other homes in Norfolk 23502?

Among the 5,780 homes in Norfolk 23502, it is bigger than 51% of them (1,590 ft² against a typical 1,576 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (1978 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1539 Palmetto St, Norfolk, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1539 Palmetto St, Norfolk, VA was $3,289. The county assessed it at $267,400.

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