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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

855 38TH ST

NORFOLK, VA 23508
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,112 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.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,558 (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.$284,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$64,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$220,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$277,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$284,600

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.DeckPatio · 160 ft²Porch · 36 ft²

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

E
James Monroe Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Blair Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Maury High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23508These 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.99
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 100.30

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.19,611
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,526 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,106
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,720
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

855 38th 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 76% of homes in Norfolk city County
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Norfolk 23508
  • Older than 65% of homes in Norfolk city County

How it measures up in Norfolk 23508

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norfolk 23508.

Living area2,112 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,883 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 855 38th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorfolk 23508Norfolk city County
Living areabigger than2,112 ft²62% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac66% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than194964% of homes35% of homes

About 855 38th St

When did 855 38th St, Norfolk, VA last sell?

855 38th St, Norfolk, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 855 38th St, Norfolk, VA?

855 38th St, Norfolk, VA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,112 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 855 38th St, Norfolk, VA built?

855 38th St, Norfolk, VA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 855 38th St, Norfolk, VA?

855 38th St, Norfolk, VA is assigned to James Monroe Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Blair Middle School (middle), rated D; Maury High School (high), rated C. All sit in Norfolk City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 855 38th St, Norfolk, VA compare to other homes in Norfolk 23508?

Among the 5,089 homes in Norfolk 23508, it is bigger than 62% of them (2,112 ft² against a typical 1,883 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1949 against a typical 1935). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 855 38th St, Norfolk, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 855 38th St, Norfolk, VA was $3,558. The county assessed it at $284,600.

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