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$233,317$263 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

7940 MERRITT ST

NORFOLK, VA 23518
3
Beds
1
Baths
888 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$233K
$214K low$253K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,560 (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.$204,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$198,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$204,800

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.0.14
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.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.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Crossroads SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Norview High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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%

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How this home compares

7940 Merritt 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 96% of homes in Norfolk 23518
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Norfolk city County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Norfolk 23518
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% 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
$210K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 4% 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$233,317
CheaperTypical $343,762Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$263
CheaperTypical $223Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area888 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 7940 Merritt St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorfolk 23518Norfolk city County
Estimated valuepricier than$233,3174% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26378% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than888 ft²3% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac20% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than195855% of homes60% of homes

About 7940 Merritt St

How much is 7940 Merritt St, Norfolk, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7940 Merritt St, Norfolk, VA is $233,317 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $213,917 to $252,717. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7940 Merritt St, Norfolk, VA last sell?

7940 Merritt St, Norfolk, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 7940 Merritt St, Norfolk, VA?

7940 Merritt St, Norfolk, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 888 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 7940 Merritt St, Norfolk, VA built?

7940 Merritt St, Norfolk, VA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 7940 Merritt St, Norfolk, VA?

7940 Merritt St, Norfolk, VA is assigned to Crossroads School (elementary), rated D; 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 7940 Merritt St, Norfolk, VA compare to other homes in Norfolk 23518?

Among the 9,698 homes in Norfolk 23518, it is worth more than 4% of them ($233,317 against a typical $343,762), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($263 against a typical $223), it is bigger than 3% of them (888 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1958 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Norfolk city County, it is worth more than 17% 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 7940 Merritt St, Norfolk, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 7940 Merritt St, Norfolk, VA was $2,560. The county assessed it at $204,800.

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