ADORABLE and spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of desirable Southwest Roanoke! Perfectly situated with access to excellent schools and just minutes from downtown Roanoke, this charming home offers both classic architecture and ideal location. Enjoy nearby parks, shopping, dining, entertainment, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, and a quick drive to Valley View Mall. From the moment you step inside, you'll be welcomed by beautiful natural light that fills the home and creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. With four bedrooms, there is plenty of space for family, guests, a home office, or whatever fits your dream space. The lower level presents incredible potential, featuring a full bathroom ready for your final touches and a basement space awaiting your personal vision- perfect for storage space, game room, or additional living area. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a roof, gutters, and downspouts that are only three years old, galvanized plumbing replaced throughout the home and from the city line just five years ago, and a water heater that is also only five years old. A new fenced backyard adds even more value and enjoyment for you, children, or pets. EXCELLENT opportunity for a rental or Airbnb also! Combining charm, space, updates, and an unbeatable location, this Southwest Roanoke gem is full of opportunity. Don't miss this! All information to be independently verified by buyer and buyer's agent.
Pending
Price cut: $20K (8/18)
$229,900
1002 Howbert Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015
4beds
1,932sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$226,400 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New fenced backyardWarm inviting atmosphere
- 93 days
- 601
- 40
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
KENDRA REED PORTER 540-676-5454,
VIRGINIA REALTY GROUP 540-929-1000
Source: RVAR,MLS#: 928460
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Radiator Gas Heat
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Wall Oven
Features
- Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood, Laminate
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,716
- Total interior livable area: 1,932 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Details: Off Street Parking
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Garden Space
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Sunset
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1231607
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transport, Restaurant
- Subdivision: Wasena
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Roanoke
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $231,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,828
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 84 days
Estimated market value
$226,400
$215,000 - $238,000
$1,696/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Pending sale | $229,900$119/sqft |
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| 8/18/2026 | Price change | $229,900-8%$119/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $249,900-9.1%$129/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $274,900$142/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Pending sale | $274,900$142/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $274,900+119%$142/sqft |
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| 8/15/2016 | Sold | $125,500-3.4%$65/sqft |
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| 4/27/2016 | Price change | $129,950-0.8%$67/sqft |
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| 3/17/2016 | Price change | $131,000-0.7%$68/sqft |
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| 3/11/2016 | Price change | $131,950-0.8%$68/sqft |
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| 2/23/2016 | Price change | $133,000-1.4%$69/sqft |
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| 2/17/2016 | Price change | $134,8500%$70/sqft |
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| 1/15/2016 | Price change | $134,9000%$70/sqft |
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| 12/23/2015 | Listed for sale | $134,950$70/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,828 +17% | $231,800 +17% |
| 2024 | $2,418 +7.8% | $198,200 +7.8% |
| 2023 | $2,242 +4% | $183,800 +4% |
| 2022 | $2,157 +9.2% | $176,800 +9.2% |
| 2021 | $1,975 +3.5% | $161,900 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $1,908 +7.9% | $151,700 +4.6% |
| 2019 | $1,769 -6% | $145,000 +1.5% |
| 2018 | $1,881 +9.3% | $142,800 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $1,722 | $137,600 |
| 2016 | $1,722 +13.4% | $137,600 +0.9% |
| 2015 | $1,518 | $136,400 +1.8% |
| 2014 | $1,518 | $134,000 +5% |
| 2013 | -- | $127,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $127,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $127,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $127,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $127,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $127,600 +3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $123,800 +16.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $106,100 +9.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $96,600 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $87,800 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,300 +3.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $78,300 |
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Neighborhood: Wasena
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wasena
- Middle: James Madison
- High: Patrick Henry
Source: RVAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






