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$195,324$132 / 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 83How 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
Last sold for $25,000 on May 12, 2016

979 RUGBY ST

NORFOLK, VA 23504
1
Baths
1,476 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.
2,570 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$195K
$162K low$228K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · May 12, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,780 (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.$144,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$117,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$117,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$144,700

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.0.06
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.Space
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Porch · 36 ft²

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Lindenwood Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Blair Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Granby High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23504These 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.133
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 100.25

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,628
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,909 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,691
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,604
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

979 Rugby 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 93% of homes in Norfolk city County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Norfolk city County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Norfolk city County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Norfolk city County

What homes are worth in Norfolk 23504

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

This home
$137K$533K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Norfolk 23504.

How it measures up in Norfolk 23504

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norfolk 23504.

Estimated value$195,324
CheaperTypical $278,573Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$132
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,476 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,604 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size2,570 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 979 Rugby St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorfolk 23504Norfolk city County
Estimated valuepricier than$195,32413% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1328% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,476 ft²40% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,570 ft²15% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than192631% of homes14% of homes

About 979 Rugby St

How much is 979 Rugby St, Norfolk, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Rugby St, Norfolk, VA is $195,324 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $162,389 to $228,259. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Rugby St, Norfolk, VA last sell?

979 Rugby St, Norfolk, VA last sold on May 12, 2016 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 979 Rugby St, Norfolk, VA?

979 Rugby St, Norfolk, VA has 1 bathrooms, 1,476 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 979 Rugby St, Norfolk, VA built?

979 Rugby St, Norfolk, VA was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 979 Rugby St, Norfolk, VA?

979 Rugby St, Norfolk, VA is assigned to Lindenwood Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Blair Middle School (middle), rated D+; 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 979 Rugby St, Norfolk, VA compare to other homes in Norfolk 23504?

Among the 5,007 homes in Norfolk 23504, it is worth more than 13% of them ($195,324 against a typical $278,573), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($132 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,476 ft² against a typical 1,604 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (2,570 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1926 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Norfolk city County, it is worth more than 7% 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 979 Rugby St, Norfolk, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Rugby St, Norfolk, VA was $1,780. The county assessed it at $144,700.

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