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$482,175$303 / 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 92How 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

537 PLUM ST

CAPE CHARLES, VA 23310
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,592 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1754
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$482K
$446K low$519K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,577 (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.$365,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$122,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$242,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$365,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$365,500

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.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.84%
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.0.2 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
CountyNorthampton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 182 ft²

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

E
Kiptopeke Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.8 mi
M
Northampton Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.4 mi
H
Northampton High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.4 mi

District: Northampton County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23310These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.68%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,540
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.45 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,819
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,867
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

537 Plum 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 more than 68% of homes in Northampton County
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Northampton County
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Cape Charles 23310
  • Older than 84% of homes in Cape Charles 23310

What homes are worth in Cape Charles 23310

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

This home
$70K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Cape Charles 23310.

How it measures up in Cape Charles 23310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cape Charles 23310.

Estimated value$482,175
CheaperTypical $379,125Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$303
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,592 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1754
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 537 Plum St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCape Charles 23310Northampton County
Estimated valuepricier than$482,17560% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30373% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,592 ft²48% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac71% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than175416% of homes16% of homes

About 537 Plum St

How much is 537 Plum St, Cape Charles, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 537 Plum St, Cape Charles, VA is $482,175 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $445,756 to $518,594. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 537 Plum St, Cape Charles, VA last sell?

537 Plum St, Cape Charles, VA last sold on Oct 12, 1999, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 537 Plum St, Cape Charles, VA?

537 Plum St, Cape Charles, VA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,592 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 537 Plum St, Cape Charles, VA built?

537 Plum St, Cape Charles, VA was built in 1754, making it 272 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 537 Plum St, Cape Charles, VA?

537 Plum St, Cape Charles, VA is assigned to Kiptopeke Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Northampton Middle School (middle), rated D-; Northampton High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Northampton County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 537 Plum St, Cape Charles, VA compare to other homes in Cape Charles 23310?

Among the 3,177 homes in Cape Charles 23310, it is worth more than 60% of them ($482,175 against a typical $379,125), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($303 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,592 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1754 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Northampton County, it is worth more than 68% 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 537 Plum St, Cape Charles, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Plum St, Cape Charles, VA was $2,577. The county assessed it at $365,500.

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