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Homeowners living in Melfa, VA can find more affordable home insurance premiums when they shop multiple insurance companies with GetHomeInsuranceQuotes.com. We can compare cost amongst different providers, but can also review better coverage options. Savings for Melfa residents also comes in when you apply the available discounts and credits toward your home insurance policy.

Melfa's Average Homeowners Premiums & Discounts

Residents of Melfa are lower than average when it comes to the cost of insuring their home. Melfa ranks number 33 in a recent study with the average premium coming in at $835 per year or around $70 per month. With a slightly increased deductible and applying discounts, customers are seeing rates much lower around $585 per year.

While Melfa homeowners already enjoy pretty reasonable homeowners rates, there are always ways to find more affordable home insurance coverage. Opting to receive your bills and policies via email instead of through snail mail will garner a small discount, somewhere in the range of 5 percent.

Paying your annual premium up front can also result in a small discount. Experts recommend paying in full if you can afford it. While neither of these discounts is huge on their own, added up they can make a real difference. Please visit our homeowners insurance discounts page to learn how to easy it is to cost on your premium.

Factors to Consider in Melfa, VA

Melfa’s crime rate is slightly above other areas in Virginia. Despite the fact that Melfa is a pretty safe place to live, crime can definitely affect your homeowner rates. When shopping for a new home, check crime rates online and request free quotes from us to get an idea of insurance costs in that area.

Most insurance experts advise consumers to shop their insurance at least once a year. If you are currently shopping your policy for your home in Melfa, we can help. The online quoting process is free, quick and easy. Our insurance partners are top rated carriers who have been in business for several decades and will provide you with the best rates available. Start your Melfa, VA home insurance quote today by entering your zip code. Or give us a call now for free home insurance quotes 1-855-976-2656!

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Melfa, VA Home Insurance Companies

With over 20+ years of Virginia homeowners insurance coverage and quoting experience, we enjoy helping customer find the best price and coverage options for your home in Melfa, VA. Our new carrier platform includes quick rates from the very best insurance companies, like Liberty Mutual, Safeco Insurance, Tower Hill, ShoreOne, Kind Group Underwriting, AIG, Chubb, Travelers, National General and Heritage Insurance. Getting the best insurance rates with the right insurance company is key to protecing your Melfa home. Let us help you shop the best rates and coverages today!

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Average Rates Nearby Melfa

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Home Insurance Rates by Zipcode in Melfa, VA

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Melfa, VA Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Melfa, VA home insurance quotes comparison

$585 /yr.

Shows Melfa's lowest average rates with discounts applied.

For the city of Melfa, homeowners insurance rates may vary on deductible, coverage amount and property details. Below is a list of the averages based on the cost of an annual home insurance premium.

Coverage Amount:Annual Premium
1800 sq. ft. or below
(discounts applied)		$585 /yr.
Average Coverage:$835 /yr.
2600 sq. ft. or higher
(all discounts applied)		$1135 /yr.

What is the average home insurance cost for a home in Melfa, VA?

  • • The average homeowners insurance premium paid annually for a home in Melfa is around $835 per year.

What does it cost on average per month for home insurance in Melfa, VA?

  • • Homeowners in Melfa pay an average cost per month around $70.00 for insurance coverage.

Melfa, VA Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Melfa is located in a coastal county which greatly increases the risk of hurricanes and windstorms. Our quoting process will include wind and hail coverage options to give you the best protection you need against high winds and storm damage.

Flood Zone Notice: The beautiful coastal city of Melfa is know for it's beautiful beaches and waterways. Because Accomack County (FIPS: 51001) has a shoreline and is in a coastal area it is important to purchase flood insurance. The risk is very high in this area and we will work with you to provide the best flood insurance coverage you need for your home in Melfa, VA.

Melfa, VA - 2023 Housing Information

Month Current Home Value (2023) Last Year Home Value (2022)
January $152,542 $151,095
February $155,567 $151,180
March $159,051 $149,744
April $158,898 $148,395

Homeowners insurance will help cover the cost to repair or replace your Melfa home if it is damaged or destroyed by a covered peril, up to your coverage limits. A homeowners policy is made up of a few different coverages. Here are the most common coverages:

  • Dwelling: This coverage will pay to repair or replace the structure of your home if it is damaged or destroyed. Review and Calculate Replacement Cost Coverage in Melfa
  • Liability: This coverage will help cover medical and legal bills if someone is injured in your home, slipping on an icy sidewalk for example. It also offers protection if you damage another person’s property, your child hitting a baseball through a neighbor’s window for example.
  • Contents: This covers the cost to replace your personal possessions that are destroyed by a covered peril. Furniture, electronics, clothing and household goods are excellent examples. Contents coverage is often capped at 50% to 70% of your dwelling coverage.
  • Other Structures: This coverage protects other structures on your property such as detached garages, outbuildings, barns, and sheds.
  • Loss of use: This covers everyday costs that you incur if you cannot live in your home while it is being repaired due to a claim. It will pay hotel and restaurant bills and even the cost of dry cleaning.
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Saving Money Tips on Melfa Home Insurance

A great way to save money on Melfa homeowners insurance is to make sure you are getting all the discounts you are qualified to receive. Here are just a few of the most common discount’s insurers offer:

  • Bundling: If you purchase your home and auto (or any other insurance coverage) from the same insurer, you should get a bundling discount. Expect to save 20%-25%.
  • Secure your home: Adding a monitored security system, water leak sensors, deadbolts, and smoke detectors should result in a discount.
  • Impact resistant roof: If you are replacing your roof, consider impact resistant roofing materials which help prevent hail and impact damage as well as resulting in a significant discount.
  • Stay claim free: If you have been claim free for a number of years (five is a common requirement) your insurer should offer a claim free discount.

Are you shopping for the best rate near or wihin the Melfa area? Check out what homeowners are paying on average for Virginia homeowners insurance.

Elevation Review for Coastal Wind or Flooding Risk

Elevation Details Homeowners Tips
39 ft. This is the average home elevation in Melfa, VA

» Elevation is crucial to a homeowners insurance policy because it determines the risk of your home being in a flood zone which is particularly important in a coastal state such as Melfa, Virginia.

A standard homeowners policy does not cover flood damage. If you live in a flood prone area, you will need to purchase a separate flood to fully protect your home.

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Flood insurance can be purchased via the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or in the private market. NFIP policies come with coverage caps and other restrictions so you may need to supplement your flood insurance coverage with a private market policy.

It's important to remember that flooding occurs in low and moderate risk areas as well. According to FEMA data, almost 25% of all flood claims come from low to moderate-risk areas.

To get online quotes on your home and compare rates on home insurance premiums in Melfa, enter your zip code above and easily complete our online quoting application. Remember, it's important to speak with us about additional home insurance discounts so you can get the best rate for your home in Accomack County.

Virginia Homeowners Insurance News & Information

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    According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average U.S. insurance rate is $2,377 a year. The data also suggest that homeowners could see a 6% rise in rates by the end of the year which is in addition to the 20% increase over the two previous years. As climate change pushes […]

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    According to the recently released J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Home Insurance Study a nationwide rise in premiums has driven many customers to shop for new policies as their rates are now too high.  “’The average shopping rate among home insurance customers has climbed to a record high of 6.8% through the second quarter of 2024, […]

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Melfa, VA Dwelling Coverage Estimate

It is important to calculate your dwelling coverage for your home in Melfa so you know what type of homeowners insurance coverage you need to cover your replacement cost. It is recommended to have enough dwelling coverage to rebuild your home if it was destroyed by a covered peril.

Please remember that replacement cost coverage does not include the cost of the land, only the price to rebuild your home, which is why we like to help customers by answering a few questions that you may have.

What is the average replacement cost coverage in Melfa, VA?

- The average square footage in Melfa is around 928 Sq. Ft. which would cost you around $151,200 to replace the home if you base the home on the price to build per square foot of $163.

Minimum Replacement Cost Total: $151,200

Location: Melfa, Virginia (Accomack County)

Average Building Cost Per Square Foot in Melfa: $163 (low end)

Average Square Footage in Melfa: 928 Sq. Ft.

Home Improvement StatusPrice per Sq. Ft.Dwelling Coverage
None or Very Minor Improvements$163$151,200
Some Additional Upgrades$204$189,000
Major Home Updates or Advancements$245$226,800

The dwelling coverage is calculated by the average cost per square foot ($163) in Melfa, Virginia times your heated square footage. Which would equal the cost to rebuild your home minus the cost of the property or land. Some homes will have a higher replacement cost due to home improvements like updated kitchens and bathrooms. Other upgrades may include: granite countertops, hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances. The national square foot average to build a brand new home is around 2500 square feet. So if you are looking to build, and your square footage of your new home is 2500, you are looking at a dwelling coverage premium of around $509,375 (Media price to build of $204 x 2500 sq. ft.) to cover the cost to rebuild your new home.

What is the difference between actual cash value and replacement cost value?

Homeowners insurance is available in both actual cash value (ACV) and replacement cost value (RCV). Knowing the difference is important:

Actual cash value: When valuing your personal possessions, an actual cash value policy will take depreciation into account. This means that your 10-year-old TV will be basically worthless according to your insurance company. While an ACV policy tends to be cheaper, if you have to make a claim you may be disappointed in your claim payout.

Replacement cost value: A RCV policy will replace your possessions with brand new items of similar quality regardless of how old they were at the time they were destroyed. While RCV policies are slightly more expensive, they are well worth the cost if you have to make a claim.