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$314,015$201 / 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

5255 IOWA AVE

NORFOLK, VA 23513
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,559 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$314K
$293K low$335K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,574 (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.$285,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$66,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$219,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$282,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$285,900

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.0.18
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.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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
Tanners Creek Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Norview Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Norview High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

5255 Iowa 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 more than 72% of homes in Norfolk 23513
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Norfolk 23513
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Norfolk 23513

What homes are worth in Norfolk 23513

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

This home
$160K$437K

This home is worth more than 72% 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$314,015
CheaperTypical $272,036Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$201
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,559 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,384 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 5255 Iowa Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorfolk 23513Norfolk city County
Estimated valuepricier than$314,01572% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20153% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,559 ft²64% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac68% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than199487% of homes84% of homes

About 5255 Iowa Ave

How much is 5255 Iowa Ave, Norfolk, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5255 Iowa Ave, Norfolk, VA is $314,015 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $293,404 to $334,626. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5255 Iowa Ave, Norfolk, VA last sell?

5255 Iowa Ave, Norfolk, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5255 Iowa Ave, Norfolk, VA?

5255 Iowa Ave, Norfolk, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,559 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 5255 Iowa Ave, Norfolk, VA built?

5255 Iowa Ave, Norfolk, VA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5255 Iowa Ave, Norfolk, VA?

5255 Iowa Ave, Norfolk, VA is assigned to Tanners Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Norview Middle School (middle), rated F; Norview 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 5255 Iowa Ave, Norfolk, VA compare to other homes in Norfolk 23513?

Among the 8,725 homes in Norfolk 23513, it is worth more than 72% of them ($314,015 against a typical $272,036), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($201 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,559 ft² against a typical 1,384 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1994 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Norfolk city County, it is worth more than 50% 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 5255 Iowa Ave, Norfolk, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5255 Iowa Ave, Norfolk, VA was $3,574. The county assessed it at $285,900.

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