Don't miss this cozy two bed/one bath home located on a corner lot on a quiet street in the heart of the up and coming Wasena neighborhood. This home features beautiful hardwood floors, updated bathroom, open kitchen/dining area, and spacious patio overlooking the shaded fenced-in backyard. Take a short walk to Main Street where restaurants, a barbershop, and a new coffee shop await. The Wasena neighborhood is blossoming and is close to Grandin Village, Towers Shopping Center, the Roanoke River Greenway, and downtown Roanoke.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$123Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by MAGGIE JOHNSON• ADVANTAGE REALTY LLC
Bought with MCLAREN WESTLAND• KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ROANOKE
Move-In TODAY. Recently updated EIK w/ appliances, opening into DR area. Updated bath, lighting fixtures, ceiling fan, hardwoods throughout. 3rd bedroom was converted to DR. Enjoy outdoor living on great patio in fenced rear yard w/ access to back alley. Beautifully landscaped corner lot in great SW City location. Laundry on lower level w/ room for expansion in WO Basement. Lots of home for the $$
MLSRV #747579
Jan 24, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jul 24, 2009
Listed
$129,900
$69/sq ft
MLSRV #506205
Aug 15, 2005
Sold
$96,500
$51/sq ft
Jun 20, 2005
Listed
$92,500
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 14, 1993
Sold
$50,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,775 (+11.1%)
$43,000 + $169,400
$212,400
2025
$2,497 (+5.0%)
$43,000 + $147,000
$190,000
2024
$2,379 (+10.5%)
$41,000 + $139,700
$180,700
2023
$2,153 (+8.6%)
$38,000 + $124,800
$162,800
2022
$1,982 (+15.7%)
$38,000 + $124,800
$162,800
2021
$1,713 (+7.7%)
$31,000 + $118,400
$149,400
2020
$1,591 (+12.0%)
$29,000 + $98,900
$127,900
2019
$1,420 (+1.4%)
$26,000 + $93,000
$119,000
2018
$1,401 (+8.5%)
$21,400 + $83,600
$105,000
2017
$1,291 (+1.8%)
$21,400 + $80,900
$102,300
2016
$1,269 (+4.4%)
$21,400 + $79,100
$100,500
2014
$1,216
$21,400 + $79,600
$101,000
Tax history for 1102 Howbert Ave SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,775 (+11.1%)
$43,000 + $169,400
$212,400
2025
$2,497 (+5.0%)
$43,000 + $147,000
$190,000
2024
$2,379 (+10.5%)
$41,000 + $139,700
$180,700
2023
$2,153 (+8.6%)
$38,000 + $124,800
$162,800
2022
$1,982 (+15.7%)
$38,000 + $124,800
$162,800
2021
$1,713 (+7.7%)
$31,000 + $118,400
$149,400
2020
$1,591 (+12.0%)
$29,000 + $98,900
$127,900
2019
$1,420 (+1.4%)
$26,000 + $93,000
$119,000
2018
$1,401 (+8.5%)
$21,400 + $83,600
$105,000
2017
$1,291 (+1.8%)
$21,400 + $80,900
$102,300
2016
$1,269 (+4.4%)
$21,400 + $79,100
$100,500
2014
$1,216
$21,400 + $79,600
$101,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,398 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
937
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Roanoke City
APN
1231522
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Jan 27, 2016 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace an existing sewer line.
Plumbing
May 25, 2010 • Final
Electrical
Replace the overhead electrical service from the meter base to the utility connection point.
Electrical
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): 2
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Interior Features: Alarm
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,874
Year Built: 1955
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: $1,281
Parcel Number: 1231522
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air Gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Wasena
Middle Or Junior School: James Madison
High School: Patrick Henry
Location Information
Directions: From Towers Shopping Center, take Brandon Ave towards Main ST SW. Right on Main ST SW. Left on Howbert Ave SW. Go a couple of blocks and house is on Left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 937
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,398 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Roanoke City
APN: 1231522
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 862158
ListPrice: $135,950
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 • 1.4mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 101° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$219,000 – $265,000
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