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$315,233$198 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $224,900 on Sep 8, 2006

5740 ROPER DR

NORFOLK, VA 23518
4
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,594 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.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$315K
$290K low$340K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$224,900 · Sep 8, 2006
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$90,333
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$72,266
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.67%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$179,920
LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK FSB · 7% 1 · recorded Sep 8, 2006
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$44,980
LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK FSB

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,815 (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.$286,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$91,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$286,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$286,100

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.Raised (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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.DeckPatio · 60 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.

E
Tanners Creek Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Azalea Gardens Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Lake Taylor High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23518These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
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.30,408
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,807 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,150
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,674
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5740 Roper Dr 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Norfolk 23518
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Norfolk 23518

What homes are worth in Norfolk 23518

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

This home
$198K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Norfolk 23518.

How it measures up in Norfolk 23518

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norfolk 23518.

Estimated value$315,233
CheaperTypical $341,925Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $217Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,594 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 5740 Roper Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorfolk 23518Norfolk city County
Estimated valuepricier than$315,23338% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19826% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,594 ft²48% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac29% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than195545% of homes55% of homes

About 5740 Roper Dr

How much is 5740 Roper Dr, Norfolk, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5740 Roper Dr, Norfolk, VA is $315,233 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $290,189 to $340,277. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5740 Roper Dr, Norfolk, VA last sell?

5740 Roper Dr, Norfolk, VA last sold on Sep 8, 2006 for $224,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5740 Roper Dr, Norfolk, VA?

5740 Roper Dr, Norfolk, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,594 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 5740 Roper Dr, Norfolk, VA built?

5740 Roper Dr, Norfolk, VA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5740 Roper Dr, Norfolk, VA?

5740 Roper Dr, Norfolk, VA is assigned to Tanners Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Azalea Gardens Middle School (middle), rated D; Lake Taylor 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 5740 Roper Dr, Norfolk, VA compare to other homes in Norfolk 23518?

Among the 9,674 homes in Norfolk 23518, it is worth more than 38% of them ($315,233 against a typical $341,925), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($198 against a typical $217), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,594 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1955 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Norfolk city County, it is worth more than 53% 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 5740 Roper Dr, Norfolk, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5740 Roper Dr, Norfolk, VA was $2,815. The county assessed it at $286,100.

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