This historic home is currently a popular bed & breakfast; however, is being sold as a private residence. Featured in Southern Living magazine and the Washington Post, this unique home is one of Roanoke's only structural brick homes. It can be sold furnished and the lower-level mother-in-law suite could easily continue as short or long term rental income. The 1890 Italianate home features a large chef’s kitchen with 16 foot island that seats 8. Separate coffee bar and beer refrigerator in the island, exterior vent hood over gas range. Brand new energy efficient, historically-compliant windows throughout.
Living area with gas logs. A 2020 addition of a 12’ by 16’ two-level deck on the back of the house gives the entry level and garden level outdoor living space. The upper level of the deck has an outdoor kitchen with natural gas grill and outdoor refrigerator.
The third floor has three large bedrooms including master suite. An additional double vanity bathroom serves the two secondary bedrooms on this floor.
Garden level is a mother-in-law suite, kitchen, laundry and walks out into the lower level of the deck. Bathroom has low curb shower and claw foot soaking tub. A private entrance leads out to alley parking for 6 cars.
Outdoor shower for cooling off after a day on the greenway or trails. The outdoor shower includes a sink and toilet so could be used in the future as a pool house.
Tankless Navien water heater and foam insulation make the home truly energy efficient. 2021: New commercial standing seam 100-year roof, which meets all historic requirements. Maintenance free and luxury living.
Located in Roanoke’s H-2 Historic District, walking distance to city center.
Sold for $700,000
$700,000
539 Day Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
4beds
3,500sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$708,200 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$1,470 Estimated rent
Home value
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$652,000 - $765,000
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Mother-in-law suiteNatural gas grillStructural brick homesOutdoor showerOutdoor kitchenFoam insulationExterior vent hood
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Off-street, On-street
Features
- Exterior features: Brick, Metal
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain
Lot
- Size: 7,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1120319
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Roanoke
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $635,400
- Annual tax amount: $7,752
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2024 | Sold | $700,000-21.8%$200/sqft |
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| 5/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $895,000-0.6%$256/sqft |
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| 6/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $899,999$257/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,752 +42.6% | $635,400 +42.6% |
| 2024 | $5,435 +15.8% | $445,500 +15.8% |
| 2023 | $4,693 +17.7% | $384,700 +17.7% |
| 2022 | $3,988 +4.6% | $326,900 +4.6% |
| 2021 | $3,811 +1027.4% | $312,400 |
| 2020 | $338 -90.5% | $312,400 +6.7% |
| 2019 | $3,571 +1038.5% | $292,700 +0.7% |
| 2018 | $314 +44.1% | $290,700 +1932.9% |
| 2017 | $218 | $14,300 |
| 2016 | $218 -45.9% | $14,300 -55% |
| 2015 | $402 | $31,800 |
| 2014 | $402 | $31,800 -5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $33,800 -3.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $35,100 -10% |
| 2011 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $39,000 +4.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $37,400 +30.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $28,600 +3.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $27,600 +4.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $26,300 +2.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $25,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $25,600 |
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Neighborhood: Old Southwest
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- 8/10Wasena Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
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- Virginia
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- Roanoke
- 24016
- Old Southwest
- 539 Day Ave SW