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$174,900$180 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $176,000 on Sep 28, 2026

940 GATES AVE

NORFOLK, VA 23517
Building report
2
Beds
1
Baths
972 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.
784 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.
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

$175K
$170K low$180K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$176,000 · Sep 28, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,440 (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.$195,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$163,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$192,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$195,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyNORFOLK CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
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.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
W. H. Taylor Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Blair Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Maury High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23517These 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.153
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.92%
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.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,822
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,918 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,164
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,493
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

940 Gates 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.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Norfolk 23517
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Norfolk 23517
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Norfolk city County
  • Among the smallest lots in Norfolk city County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Norfolk city County

What homes are worth in Norfolk 23517

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

This home
$153K$903K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Norfolk 23517.

How it measures up in Norfolk 23517

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norfolk 23517.

Estimated value$174,900
CheaperTypical $340,472Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$180
CheaperTypical $233Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area972 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,722 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size784 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,528 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 940 Gates Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorfolk 23517Norfolk city County
Estimated valuepricier than$174,9004% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18014% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than972 ft²13% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than784 ft²8% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than193052% of homes16% of homes

About 940 Gates Ave

How much is 940 Gates Ave, Norfolk, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 940 Gates Ave, Norfolk, VA is $174,900 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $169,960 to $179,840. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 940 Gates Ave, Norfolk, VA last sell?

940 Gates Ave, Norfolk, VA last sold on Sep 28, 2026 for $176,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 940 Gates Ave, Norfolk, VA?

940 Gates Ave, Norfolk, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 972 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 940 Gates Ave, Norfolk, VA built?

940 Gates Ave, Norfolk, VA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 940 Gates Ave, Norfolk, VA?

940 Gates Ave, Norfolk, VA is assigned to W. H. Taylor Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 940 Gates Ave, Norfolk, VA compare to other homes in Norfolk 23517?

Among the 1,239 homes in Norfolk 23517, it is worth more than 4% of them ($174,900 against a typical $340,472), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($180 against a typical $233), it is bigger than 13% of them (972 ft² against a typical 1,722 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (784 ft² against a typical 3,528 ft²) and it is newer than 52% of them (1930 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Norfolk city County, it is worth more than 4% 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 940 Gates Ave, Norfolk, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 940 Gates Ave, Norfolk, VA was $2,440. The county assessed it at $195,200.

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