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  • $160,000

    1524 Salem Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016

    3beds
    1,590sqft
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    $1,167/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    4,791 Square Feet Lot
    $150,200 Zestimate®
    $101/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Looking for an affordable home in Roanoke City that still has the character and charm you just can't find in every house? This move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a welcoming blend of original details and everyday functionality, creating a space that feels like home from the moment you walk through the door. Throughout the home, you'll find touches of its original character still intact, giving it warmth and personality while offering the comfort and convenience today's buyers are looking for. With three bedrooms and two full baths, there's plenty of flexibility for everyday living, a home office, guests, or additional storage. Whether you're a first-time buyer searching for a place to make your own, an investor looking to add to your portfolio, or simply hoping to find an affordable home within the city, this one offers plenty of possibilities. Conveniently located in Roanoke City and ready for its next chapter, this charming home proves you don't have to sacrifice character to find a home that fits your budget. Come take a look and imagine what your next chapter could look like here!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    KATY COOKSTON 540-520-8402,

    KW SALEM PROFESSIONALS 540-378-4663,

    AUSTIN NELSON LOVELL 540-493-4801,

    KW SALEM PROFESSIONALS

    Source: RVAR,MLS#: 931412MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Other
      Cooling
      • Other
      Features
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Doors: Insulated
      • Windows: Insulated Windows
      • Basement: Dirt Floor
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,590
      • Total interior livable area: 1,590 sqft

      Property

      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 4,791 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1211803

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      Condition
      • Year built: 1900

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Roanoke

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $101/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $167,000
      • Annual tax amount: $2,037
      • Date on market: 9/18/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 160 days

        Estimated market value

        $150,200

        $143,000 - $158,000

        $1,828/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/18/2026Listed for sale$160,000-20%$101/sqft
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        9/10/2026Listing removed$199,950$126/sqft
        Source: RVAR #926557 Report a problem
        9/2/2026Listed for sale$199,950$126/sqft
        Source: RVAR #926557 Report a problem
        8/13/2026Listing removed$199,950$126/sqft
        Source: RVAR #926557 Report a problem
        7/23/2026Price change$199,950-4.8%$126/sqft
        Source: RVAR #926557 Report a problem
        5/18/2026Price change$209,950-2.3%$132/sqft
        Source: RVAR #926557 Report a problem
        4/15/2026Listed for sale$215,000+46.1%$135/sqft
        Source: RVAR #926557 Report a problem
        4/9/2019Sold$147,200+1077.6%$93/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/18/2017Sold$12,500$8/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,037 +4.2%$167,000 +4.2%
        2024$1,954 +5.6%$160,200 +5.6%
        2023$1,851 +7.4%$151,700 +7.4%
        2022$1,723 +7.2%$141,200 +7.2%
        2021$1,607 +60.2%$131,700 +81.2%
        2020$1,003 +28.8%$72,700 +13.9%
        2019$778 +138.1%$63,800 +659.5%
        2018$327 +142.3%$8,400
        2017$135 +100%$8,400
        2016$67 +30.3%$8,400
        2015$52 $8,400
        2014$52 $8,400 -3.4%
        2013-- $8,700 -3.3%
        2012-- $9,000
        2011-- $9,000
        2010-- $9,000
        2009-- $9,000
        2008-- $9,000
        2007-- $9,000 +5.9%
        2005-- $8,500 +6.3%
        2004-- $8,000 +11.1%
        2003-- $7,200 +4.3%
        2002-- $6,900
        2001-- $6,900
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Hurt Park

        Getting around

        44 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        33 / 100
        Some Transit
        81 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Hurt Park
        • 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.

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