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!
For sale
$160,000
1524 Salem Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
3beds
1,590sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$150,200 Zestimate®
$101/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 30 days
- 5,068
- 580
Zillow last checked:
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#: 931412
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000-20%$101/sqft |
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| 9/10/2026 | Listing removed | $199,950$126/sqft |
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| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,950$126/sqft |
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| 8/13/2026 | Listing removed | $199,950$126/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Price change | $199,950-4.8%$126/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Price change | $209,950-2.3%$132/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000+46.1%$135/sqft |
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| 4/9/2019 | Sold | $147,200+1077.6%$93/sqft |
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| 12/18/2017 | Sold | $12,500$8/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Neighborhood: Hurt Park
Nearby schools
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.







