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$233,635$266 / 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 90How 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 $160,000 on Apr 23, 2007

4917 SHAFER ST

NORFOLK, VA 23513
2
Beds
1
Baths
878 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$234K
$210K low$257K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · Apr 23, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,651 (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.$215,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$92,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$123,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$207,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$215,500

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.0.17
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.Heat Pump
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(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.

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

E
Sherwood Forest Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Norview Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Booker T. Washington High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23513These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.27,923
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,463 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,615
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,450
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

4917 Shafer 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.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Norfolk city County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Norfolk 23513
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Norfolk city County

What homes are worth in Norfolk 23513

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

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$158K$439K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Norfolk 23513.

How it measures up in Norfolk 23513

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norfolk 23513.

Estimated value$233,635
CheaperTypical $271,712Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$266
CheaperTypical $200Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area878 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,384 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 4917 Shafer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorfolk 23513Norfolk city County
Estimated valuepricier than$233,63527% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26695% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than878 ft²8% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac63% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than195245% of homes44% of homes

About 4917 Shafer St

How much is 4917 Shafer St, Norfolk, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4917 Shafer St, Norfolk, VA is $233,635 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $210,328 to $256,942. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4917 Shafer St, Norfolk, VA last sell?

4917 Shafer St, Norfolk, VA last sold on Apr 23, 2007 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4917 Shafer St, Norfolk, VA?

4917 Shafer St, Norfolk, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 878 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 4917 Shafer St, Norfolk, VA built?

4917 Shafer St, Norfolk, VA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4917 Shafer St, Norfolk, VA?

4917 Shafer St, Norfolk, VA is assigned to Sherwood Forest Elementary School (elementary), rated D; 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 4917 Shafer St, Norfolk, VA compare to other homes in Norfolk 23513?

Among the 8,718 homes in Norfolk 23513, it is worth more than 27% of them ($233,635 against a typical $271,712), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($266 against a typical $200), it is bigger than 8% of them (878 ft² against a typical 1,384 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1952 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Norfolk city County, it is worth more than 18% 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 4917 Shafer St, Norfolk, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4917 Shafer St, Norfolk, VA was $2,651. The county assessed it at $215,500.

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