*Desirable Lot Location''Situated on a corner lot with plenty of parking, this home offers several upgrades to bring peace of mind to a new homeowner. Just installed Fall 2025 are new: roof, tilt-in windows, HVAC system, kitchen cabinets, stainless appliances, LVP flooring in the kitchen, bathroom and family room. All of the wood floors have been beautifully refinished. There is fresh paint throughout the home including trim and in all basement areas. New doorknobs have been installed and exterior doors have new matching deadbolt locks. This home is ready for your personal touch with landscaping and has great potential for backyard entertaining.
Sold for $275,000
$275,000
501 Lester Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 24012
3beds
1,285sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.28 Acres Lot
$277,800 Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$1,616 Estimated rent
Home value
$277,800
$233,000 - $331,000
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Plenty of parkingStainless appliancesNew doorknobsCorner lot
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Listed by:
LYNN PEARSON FURROW 540-797-6502,
MAC WESTLAND REAL ESTATE GROUP
Bought with:
LEAH MARIE HEDRICK, 0225223483
MKB, REALTORS(r)
Source: RVAR,MLS#: 924353
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Metal, Wood
- Windows: Tilt-In
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,285
- Total interior livable area: 1,285 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,285
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Paved, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Level, Other - See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 3151301
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Completed
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 0 Phase
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mapleton Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Roanoke
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $230,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,812
- Date on market: 1/31/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Sold | $275,000+1.9%$214/sqft |
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| 3/11/2026 | Pending sale | $269,950$210/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $269,950-1.8%$210/sqft |
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| 1/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $274,950+1.9%$214/sqft |
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| 1/30/2026 | Listing removed | $269,950$210/sqft |
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| 11/29/2025 | Pending sale | $269,950$210/sqft |
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| 11/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $269,950+92.8%$210/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Sold | $140,000$109/sqft |
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| 4/21/2025 | Pending sale | $140,000+55.6%$109/sqft |
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| 1/12/2012 | Sold | $90,000-18.1%$70/sqft |
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| 12/17/2011 | Listed for sale | $109,9500%$86/sqft |
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| 11/12/2011 | Listing removed | $110,000$86/sqft |
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| 11/6/2011 | Listed for sale | $110,000$86/sqft |
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| 9/14/2011 | Listing removed | $110,000$86/sqft |
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| 9/3/2011 | Price change | $110,000-8.3%$86/sqft |
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| 6/18/2011 | Price change | $119,950-4%$93/sqft |
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| 4/14/2011 | Price change | $124,950-3.8%$97/sqft |
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| 3/9/2011 | Listed for sale | $129,950$101/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,812 +3.6% | $230,500 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $2,715 +8.6% | $222,500 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $2,500 +15.2% | $204,900 +15.2% |
| 2022 | $2,169 +14.5% | $177,800 +14.5% |
| 2021 | $1,895 +4.3% | $155,300 +7.6% |
| 2020 | $1,816 +9.7% | $144,300 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $1,656 -1.6% | $135,700 +8.8% |
| 2018 | $1,682 +8.9% | $124,700 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $1,545 -0.3% | $121,300 -0.3% |
| 2016 | $1,550 +5.8% | $121,700 |
| 2015 | $1,465 | $121,700 |
| 2014 | $1,465 | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $123,100 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $123,400 -14.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $144,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $144,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $144,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $144,100 +6% |
| 2007 | -- | $135,900 +15.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $117,400 +8.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $108,000 +5.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $102,800 +7% |
| 2002 | -- | $96,100 +3.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $93,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Preston Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Monterey Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Breckinridge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10William Fleming High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Monterey
- Middle: James Breckinridge
- High: William Fleming
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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