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$197,891$225 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $191,500 on Jun 29, 2023

217 FORREST AVE

NORFOLK, VA 23505
2
Beds
1
Baths
880 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.
3,302 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$198K
$184K low$212K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$191,500 · Jun 29, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,324 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$185,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$155,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$184,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$185,900

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.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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

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

E
Camp Allen Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Blair Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 mi
H
Maury High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23505These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,637
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,155 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,118
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,303
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°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

217 Forrest Ave 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.

  • Worth less than 93% of homes in Norfolk city County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Norfolk city County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Norfolk 23505
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Norfolk 23505

What homes are worth in Norfolk 23505

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

This home
$154K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Norfolk 23505.

How it measures up in Norfolk 23505

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norfolk 23505.

Estimated value$197,891
CheaperTypical $335,960Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$225
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,657 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size3,302 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 217 Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorfolk 23505Norfolk city County
Estimated valuepricier than$197,89110% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22560% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than880 ft²8% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,302 ft²7% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than195368% of homes48% of homes

About 217 Forrest Ave

How much is 217 Forrest Ave, Norfolk, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 Forrest Ave, Norfolk, VA is $197,891 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $184,195 to $211,587. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 Forrest Ave, Norfolk, VA last sell?

217 Forrest Ave, Norfolk, VA last sold on Jun 29, 2023 for $191,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 Forrest Ave, Norfolk, VA?

217 Forrest Ave, Norfolk, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 880 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 217 Forrest Ave, Norfolk, VA built?

217 Forrest Ave, Norfolk, VA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 Forrest Ave, Norfolk, VA?

217 Forrest Ave, Norfolk, VA is assigned to Camp Allen Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Blair Middle School (middle), rated D; Maury High School (high), rated C. All sit in Norfolk City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 Forrest Ave, Norfolk, VA compare to other homes in Norfolk 23505?

Among the 6,020 homes in Norfolk 23505, it is worth more than 10% of them ($197,891 against a typical $335,960), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($225 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 8% of them (880 ft² against a typical 1,657 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (3,302 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1953 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Norfolk city County, it is worth more than 7% 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 217 Forrest Ave, Norfolk, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Forrest Ave, Norfolk, VA was $2,324. The county assessed it at $185,900.

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