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Last sold for $15,000 on Sep 25, 2009

553 40TH ST

NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23607
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,798 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.
2,614 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Sep 25, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$12,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$12,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.38
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
77
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
73
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
30
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyNewport News City
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.Porch · 120 ft²

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.

H
Heritage High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Crittenden Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
E
B. C. Charles Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 9.3 mi

District: Newport News City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23607These 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.154
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
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.22,767
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.999 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,728
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,461
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

553 40th 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Jefferson Park
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Jefferson Park
  • Older than 94% of homes in Newport News city County

How it measures up in Newport News 23607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newport News 23607.

Living area1,798 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 553 40th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJefferson ParkNewport News 23607Newport News city County
Living areabigger than1,798 ft²92% of homes84% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²12% of homes25% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than193010% of homes37% of homes6% of homes

About 553 40th St

When did 553 40th St, Newport News, VA last sell?

553 40th St, Newport News, VA last sold on Sep 25, 2009 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 553 40th St, Newport News, VA?

553 40th St, Newport News, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,798 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 553 40th St, Newport News, VA built?

553 40th St, Newport News, VA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 553 40th St, Newport News, VA?

553 40th St, Newport News, VA is assigned to Heritage High School (high), rated C-; Crittenden Middle School (middle), rated D; B. C. Charles Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Newport News City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 553 40th St, Newport News, VA compare to other homes in Newport News 23607?

Among the 6,067 homes in Newport News 23607, it is bigger than 84% of them (1,798 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1930 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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