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  • $215,900

    521 Elm Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016

    2beds
    1,120sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1927
    0.73 Acres Lot
    $215,900 Zestimate®
    $193/sqft
    $1,374 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $215,900

    $199,000 - $235,000

    $1,374/mo

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    What's special

    Excellent opportunity for work/live space, single family or rental property near the Historic District. Walk to vibrant downtown, city market, concerts & the greenway. Adorable home with so many updates! New roof in 2019, new HardiePlank on exterior and new concrete porch. All hardwood floors refinished! New paint throughout, new back deck and fenced in back yard. Additional half-bath on entry level, newly painted sun porch and living room wired for surround sound. Storage shed with insulation and electric - great workspace! Off street parking in rear for multiple vehicles. New roof in 2019, new gutters 2020, new HardiPlank. Move in ready, you must see this quaint home to appreciate!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other, Electric, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Full Basement
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    Lot
    • Size: 0.73 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1120624

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1927

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Roanoke
    • Municipality: City of Roanoke

    Other

    Other facts
    • Floors: Wood
    • Misc Features: Cable TV
    • Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Microwave Oven (Built In), Range Gas
    • Manufactured ?: No HUD Tag
    • State/Province: VA
    • Basement Y/N: Yes
    • Exterior Doors: Wood
    • Porch: Front Porch
    • Exterior Features: Covered Porch, Deck, Storage Shed
    • Water Heater Type: Tank
    • Water Heater Energy: Electric
    • Residential Type: Detached
    • Water Description: Public Water
    • Lot Description: Level Lot
    • Internet Access: Cable
    • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
    • Construction: Fiber Cement
    • Basement: Full Basement
    • Windows: Storm
    • Municipality: City of Roanoke
    • Major Area: 01 - City of Roanoke
    • Area Amenities: Public Transport
    • Heating: Radiator Gas Heat
    • Views: City
    • Style of House: 2 Story
    • Tax ID: 1120624

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/30/2020Sold$140,500+2.2%$125/sqft
    Source: RVAR #870877 Report a problem
    7/4/2020Pending sale$137,500$123/sqft
    Source: MKB, REALTORS(r) #870877 Report a problem
    7/1/2020Listed for sale$137,500+366.1%$123/sqft
    Source: MKB, REALTORS(r) #870877 Report a problem
    11/3/2003Sold$29,500-44.4%$26/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    3/10/1998Sold$53,105$47/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,586 +12.7%$130,000 +12.7%
    2024$1,408 +4.8%$115,400 +4.8%
    2023$1,343 +5.3%$110,100 +5.3%
    2022$1,276 +3.7%$104,600 +3.7%
    2021$1,231 +41.3%$100,900 +58.9%
    2020$871 +17.3%$63,500 +4.3%
    2019$743 -12%$60,900 +3.7%
    2018$845 +12.8%$58,700
    2017$749 -14.7%$58,700 -15.3%
    2016$878 +69.2%$69,300
    2015$519 $69,300
    2014$519 $69,300 -8.3%
    2013-- $75,600
    2012-- $75,600
    2011-- $75,600
    2010-- $75,600
    2009-- $75,600
    2008-- $75,600 +3.8%
    2007-- $72,800 +137.1%
    2005-- $30,700
    2004-- $30,700 -28.1%
    2003-- $42,700 +12.1%
    2002-- $38,100
    2001-- $38,100

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    Neighborhood: Old Southwest

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Wasena
    • Middle: James Madison
    • High: Patrick Henry

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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