Don't miss this well-maintained 1925 duplex offering the opportunity to live in one apartment and rent out the other and also immediate income for the savvy investor Ideally situated in the City of Salem, this 2,242 sq. ft. property features two spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bath units 1,178 sq. ft. and 1,066 sq. ft. both currently occupied delivering steady rental income from day one. Each unit comes equipped with a refrigerator, electric range, and additional appliances (range hood/dishwasher in one unit, built-in microwave in the other), along with the comfort of central air and heat pump heating. Tenants are responsible for their own electric and water usage, helping keep ownership costs low, and the property benefits from public water and sewer service.
Conveniently located in Salem, this property offers tenants and future owners alike quick access to LewisGale Medical Center and the Salem VA Medical Center, along with Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital just minutes away in nearby Roanoke. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to hiking and biking trails, greenways, and the Roanoke River, plus easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Mountains. Salem's walkable, historic downtown offers local restaurants, breweries, and shops, while nearby Roanoke adds museums, arts, and additional urban amenities.
This is a low-maintenance addition to any rental portfolio. Conveniently located near South Salem Elementary, Andrew Lewis Middle, and Salem High School.
For sale
$267,000
420 Front Ave, Salem, VA 24153
4beds
0baths
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Duplex
Built in 1925
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$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Electric rangeRange hoodCentral airHeat pump heatingBuilt-in microwave
- 16 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
MCLAREN GARTH WESTLAND 540-312-9202,
MAC WESTLAND REAL ESTATE GROUP 540-312-9202
Source: RVAR,MLS#: 931240
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Storage
- Basement: Crawl Space
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 22665
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 5666.83
- Covered spaces: 22665
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 21611
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $200,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,511
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Lease term: One Year
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $267,000 |
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| 8/29/2026 | Listing removed | $267,000 |
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| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $267,000+9% |
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| 3/11/2024 | Sold | $245,000+2.1% |
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| 2/5/2024 | Pending sale | $240,000 |
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| 2/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $240,000+45.5% |
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| 1/2/2020 | Sold | $165,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,366 +13.8% | $200,500 +15.7% |
| 2024 | $2,080 +14.6% | $173,300 +14.6% |
| 2023 | $1,814 +9.7% | $151,200 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $1,654 +2.9% | $137,800 +2.9% |
| 2021 | $1,607 +10.7% | $133,900 +10.7% |
| 2020 | $1,452 +4.9% | $121,000 +3.2% |
| 2019 | $1,384 +0.9% | $117,300 +0.9% |
| 2018 | $1,372 +1.2% | $116,300 +1.2% |
| 2017 | $1,356 +1.1% | $114,900 +1.1% |
| 2016 | $1,342 +12.1% | $113,700 +12.1% |
| 2015 | $1,197 | $101,400 |
| 2014 | $1,197 | $101,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | $52,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $52,500 |
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Neighborhood: 24153
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: South Salem
- Middle: Andrew Lewis
- High: Salem High
Source: RVAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






