ADORABLE and spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of desirable Southwest Roanoke! Perfectly situated with access to excellent schools and just minutes from downtown Roanoke, this charming home offers both classic architecture and ideal location. Enjoy nearby parks, shopping, dining, entertainment, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, and a quick drive to Valley View Mall. From the moment you step inside, you'll be welcomed by beautiful natural light that fills the home and creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. With four bedrooms, there is plenty of space for family, guests, a home office, or whatever fits your dream space. The lower level presents incredible potential, featuring a full bathroom ready for your final touches and a basement space awaiting your personal vision- perfect for storage space, game room, or additional living area. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a roof, gutters, and downspouts that are only three years old, galvanized plumbing replaced throughout the home and from the city line just five years ago, and a water heater that is also only five years old. A new fenced backyard adds even more value and enjoyment for you, children, or pets. EXCELLENT opportunity for a rental or Airbnb also! Combining charm, space, updates, and an unbeatable location, this Southwest Roanoke gem is full of opportunity. Don't miss this! All information to be independently verified by buyer and buyer's agent.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$79Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by KENDRA PORTER• VIRGINIA REALTY GROUP
Bought with TONY CROUCH• MAC WESTLAND REAL ESTATE GROUP
Bought with SARAH CROUCH• MAC WESTLAND REAL ESTATE GROUP
Est. $2,318 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1002 Howbert Ave SW
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSRV #928460
Oct 1, 2026
Sold
$215,000
$79/sq ft
Aug 25, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 18, 2026
Price Changed
$229,900
$85/sq ft
Jul 8, 2026
Price Changed
$249,900
$92/sq ft
Jun 25, 2026
Relisted
—
Jun 15, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 12, 2026
Listed
$274,900
$101/sq ft
MLSRV #821705
Aug 15, 2016
Sold
$125,500
$46/sq ft
Dec 23, 2015
Listed
$129,950
$48/sq ft
+37
This is the Perfect Opportunity to own a Spacious 4 BR, TWO FULL BATH, Beautiful Historic Home in Southwest Roanoke! Gorgeous Hardwoods throughout, Rocking Chair Front Porch. NEW DECK will overlook large flat back yard, on a corner lot! Desirable Wasena Subdivision is now on the National Historic Registry, with no historic restrictions, close to Grandin Village, Wasena Park, The Greenway, Towers Mall and only 1 mile from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Wasena Elementary named in Top 100 Urban Schools in America this year! More Photos to come with the first sunny day outside!
Public Records
Aug 28, 1989
Sold
$35,950
$13/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 15, 1985
Sold
$36,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,367 (+12.0%)
$43,000 + $217,900
$260,900
2025
$3,007 (+1,628.0%)
$43,000 + $188,800
$231,800
2024
$174 (+4.3%)
$41,000 + $157,200
$198,200
2023
$167 (+4.5%)
$38,000 + $145,800
$183,800
2022
$160 (−92.5%)
$38,000 + $145,800
$183,800
2021
$2,128 (+6.9%)
$31,000 + $145,800
$176,800
2020
$1,990 (+4.3%)
$29,000 + $132,900
$161,900
2019
$1,908 (+1.4%)
$26,000 + $125,700
$151,700
2018
$1,881 (+9.3%)
$21,400 + $123,600
$145,000
2017
$1,722
$21,400 + $116,200
$137,600
2016
$1,721 (+7.0%)
$21,400 + $116,200
$137,600
2014
$1,609
$21,400 + $112,600
$134,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,443 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,932
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Roanoke City
APN
1231607
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2026.
RM-1
AIRPORT
Residential District
The purposes of the RM-1 districts are to provide a range of housing options and to provide opportunities for compatible home-based entrepreneurship. Dimensional and supplemental regulations implement standards that control building form building placement and other characteristics of development. These districts cover the majority of the City's land area and contain most of Roanoke's housing supply
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Aug 24, 2023 • Final
Residential building
Perform foundation repair through the installation of pipe piers.
Remodel
Nov 23, 2020 • Final
Residential plumbing
Replace the water line.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage and Parking Information
Other Parking: Off Street Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Wall Oven
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Storage
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,716
Year Built: 1925
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Lot Size Square Feet: 6,534
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,828
Parcel Number: 123-1607
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Radiator Gas Heat
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Wasena
Middle Or Junior School: James Madison
High School: Patrick Henry
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Roanoke: Right onto Elm Ave, pass over Wasena Bridge, look for a right onto Howbert Ave.
Community Information
Community Features: Public Transport, Restaurant
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,932
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,443 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Roanoke City
APN: 1231607
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 928460
ListPrice: $229,900
Around this home
Schools
Wasena Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
James Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Patrick Henry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Roanoke, VA • 24015
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Roanoke. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$242,000 – $293,000
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