Pending

$284,999

540 Mountain Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016

3beds

1,777sqft

$2,056/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1914

3,484 Square Feet Lot

$285,000 Zestimate^®

$160/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Two fireplacesSerene backyardDecorative woodworkingCovered front porchBright kitchenUpdated aluminum sidingTall windows

Welcome to this spacious, historic 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Roanoke's desirable Old Southwest neighborhood. Built in 1914, this home offers plenty of space filled with character, including hardwood floors from a rare cherry tree, tall windows, decorative woodworking and two fireplaces. The bright kitchen features quartz countertops and newer stainless steel appliances, while the adjoining dining room provides plenty of room for entertaining. The covered front porch and serene backyard complete the package. Conveniently located near downtown Roanoke, local dining, shopping, parks and the Carilion medical campus. Furnace 2020, Water Heater 2018, Roof & Gutters 2018 (40 yr shingles). Updated aluminum siding, new sewer line, updated bathrooms.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 1

Bedroom 1

Level: Upper

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper

Dining room

Level: Entry

Family room

Level: Entry

Kitchen

Level: Entry

Laundry

Level: Entry

Living room

Level: Entry

Heating

Forced Air Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Flooring: Tile, Wood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Basement: Crawl Space
Number of fireplaces: 2

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,777
Total interior livable area: 1,777 sqft

Property

Lot

Size: 3,484 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 1121104
Zoning: RM-1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Siding

Condition

Year built: 1914

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Old Southwest

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Roanoke

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $160/sqft
Tax assessed value: $230,100
Annual tax amount: $3,064
Date on market: 9/10/2026
Cumulative days on market: 27 days

Estimated market value

$285,000

$271,000 - $299,000

$1,828/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/13/2026	Pending sale	$284,999$160/sqft
Source: RVAR #931224 Report a problem
9/10/2026	Listed for sale	$284,999+30.7%$160/sqft
Source: RVAR #931224 Report a problem
8/6/2021	Sold	$218,000+24.6%$123/sqft
Source: RVAR #880976 Report a problem
8/20/2018	Sold	$175,000-5.4%$98/sqft
Source: RVAR #850035 Report a problem
6/29/2018	Listed for sale	$185,000$104/sqft
Source: STRATFORD PROPERTIES INC #850035 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,807 +12%	$230,100 +12%
2024	$2,507 +6.6%	$205,500 +6.6%
2023	$2,351 +13%	$192,700 +13%
2022	$2,081 +8.7%	$170,600 +8.7%
2021	$1,914 -3.7%	$156,900
2020	$1,988 +6.9%	$156,900 +3%
2019	$1,859 -0.7%	$152,400 +6.6%
2018	$1,873 +8.3%	$143,000 +2.8%
2017	$1,729 +1.5%	$139,100 +1.5%
2016	$1,704 +9.1%	$137,000
2015	$1,561	$137,000
2014	$1,561	$137,000 +4.4%
2013	--	$131,200
2012	--	$131,200
2011	--	$131,200
2010	--	$131,200
2009	--	$131,200
2008	--	$131,200 +0.5%
2007	--	$130,600 +12.9%
2005	--	$115,700 +8.5%
2004	--	$106,600 +8.2%
2003	--	$98,500 +9%
2002	--	$90,400 +12.9%
2001	--	$80,100