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$321,769$174 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

8714 SEMMES AVE

NORFOLK, VA 23503
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,846 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.

Valuation

$322K
$312K low$332K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,057 (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.$329,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$114,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$215,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$329,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$329,800

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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.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.0.21
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.Hot Water
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.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 25 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Northside Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Mary Calcott Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Granby High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23503These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.90%
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.12%
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.29,663
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,954 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,784
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,593
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

8714 Semmes Ave 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 91% of homes in Norfolk 23503
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Norfolk 23503
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Norfolk 23503
  • Older than 75% of homes in Norfolk 23503

What homes are worth in Norfolk 23503

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

This home
$158K$766K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Norfolk 23503.

How it measures up in Norfolk 23503

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norfolk 23503.

Estimated value$321,769
CheaperTypical $313,461Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $219Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,846 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,480 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 8714 Semmes Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorfolk 23503Norfolk city County
Estimated valuepricier than$321,76954% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1749% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,846 ft²70% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac80% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than194225% of homes29% of homes

About 8714 Semmes Ave

How much is 8714 Semmes Ave, Norfolk, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8714 Semmes Ave, Norfolk, VA is $321,769 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $311,618 to $331,920. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 8714 Semmes Ave, Norfolk, VA?

8714 Semmes Ave, Norfolk, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,846 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 8714 Semmes Ave, Norfolk, VA built?

8714 Semmes Ave, Norfolk, VA was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8714 Semmes Ave, Norfolk, VA?

8714 Semmes Ave, Norfolk, VA is assigned to Northside Middle School (middle), rated D+; Mary Calcott Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Granby 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 8714 Semmes Ave, Norfolk, VA compare to other homes in Norfolk 23503?

Among the 9,231 homes in Norfolk 23503, it is worth more than 54% of them ($321,769 against a typical $313,461), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($174 against a typical $219), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,846 ft² against a typical 1,480 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1942 against a typical 1953). 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 8714 Semmes Ave, Norfolk, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8714 Semmes Ave, Norfolk, VA was $4,057. The county assessed it at $329,800.

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