Timeless stone architecture meets gracious South Roanoke living at 2421 Cornwallis Avenue. Set on one of Crystal Spring's most admired streets, this 1938 residence offers more than 5,100 finished square feet, five bedrooms, three full and two half baths, hardwood floors, detailed millwork and three masonry fireplaces. A welcoming center hall opens to formal living and dining rooms, while the generous eat-in kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, double wall ovens, cooktop and oversized island. The family room adds custom built-ins and a wet bar, and the adjoining sunroom opens to a second rear porch overlooking the garden. Upstairs, the primary suite includes two walk-in closets and a private bath, with four additional bedrooms, two full baths and laundry nearby. The walk-out lower level offers a den with fireplace, wine cellar, flexible work space and access to the patio and two-car garage. Two porches, a deck, city views and established landscaping complete a distinctive home near neighborhood dining, trails and Carilion.
For sale
Price cut: $100K (8/26)
$1,295,000
2421 Cornwallis Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24014
5beds
5,105sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Adjoining sunroomWet barTimeless stone architectureWine cellarDetailed millworkThree masonry fireplacesCity views
- 67 days
- 1,053
- 46
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Listed by:
SCOTT AVIS 540-529-1983,
MKB, REALTORS® 540-989-4555
Source: RVAR,MLS#: 929549
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Den
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Entry
Eat in kitchen
- Level: Entry
Family room
- Level: Entry
Foyer
- Level: Entry
Laundry
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Level: Entry
Office
- Level: Entry
Sun room
- Level: Entry
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air Gas, Heat Pump Electric, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Microwave Oven (Built In), Wall Oven
Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Wood
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Den, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,105
- Total interior livable area: 5,105 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
- Details: Off Street Parking
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Side Porch, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Formal Garden, Garden Space, Sunroom
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 175
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 4080221
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Restaurant, Trail Access
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Crystal Spring
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Roanoke
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $254/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $940,100
- Annual tax amount: $11,564
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 69 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $1,295,000-7.2%$254/sqft |
Source:  RVAR #929549 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000$273/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,469 +2.5% | $940,100 +2.5% |
| 2024 | $11,185 +8.5% | $916,800 +8.5% |
| 2023 | $10,307 +13.9% | $844,800 +13.9% |
| 2022 | $9,046 +5.5% | $741,500 +5.5% |
| 2021 | $8,572 +3% | $702,600 +2.4% |
| 2020 | $8,318 +2.4% | $686,100 +3% |
| 2019 | $8,125 +1% | $666,000 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $8,046 +3.7% | $643,700 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $7,758 +0.9% | $627,900 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $7,688 +1.9% | $622,200 -0.8% |
| 2015 | $7,547 | $627,300 |
| 2014 | $7,547 | $627,300 -1.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $634,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $634,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $634,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $634,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $634,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $634,200 +1.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $625,200 +17% |
| 2005 | -- | $534,200 +9.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $487,800 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $452,400 +7% |
| 2002 | -- | $422,800 +3% |
| 2001 | -- | $410,500 |
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Neighborhood: South Roanoke
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crystal Spring
- 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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