Great investment property in highly coveted Wasena neighborhood. Walking distance to local restaurants and greenway. Nice backyard that is perfect for entertaining, children's play equipment or pets. Simple renovations can make this a perfect flip, rental property or first time home owners. Come see how this home can become another one of the fantastic renovated properties on the block. Small trickle of water in basement during heavy rain.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$123Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by TINA HATCHER• NEST REALTY ROANOKE
Bought with ALYSIA CRENSHAW• WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®
Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch with many updates. Updated roof, gutters, furnace, water heater, bathroom, hardwood floors throughout and fenced backyard. Located within walking distance to Restaurants and Greenway. Move in ready.
MLSRV #768515
Apr 28, 2011
Sold
$100,000
$55/sq ft
Mar 14, 2011
Listed
$109,950
$60/sq ft
+10
Super clean and neat ranch w/ many upgrades. New roof in '08, furnace in'07, hot water heater in '07, remodeled bathroom in '07, hardwood floors throughout. Alley behind house for future parking, fenced in backyard. new gutters in '09. Ceramic tile in bathroom
MLSRV #740025
Jan 9, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jan 5, 2009
Listed
$129,950
$71/sq ft
MLSRV #405753
Aug 17, 2004
Sold
$94,950
$52/sq ft
Jun 24, 2004
Listed
$97,500
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 14, 1989
Sold
$44,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,524 (+9.7%)
$43,000 + $150,400
$193,400
2025
$2,301 (+5.8%)
$43,000 + $132,400
$175,400
2024
$2,174 (+9.1%)
$41,000 + $124,300
$165,300
2023
$1,993 (+9.6%)
$38,000 + $112,900
$150,900
2022
$1,818 (+14.1%)
$38,000 + $112,900
$150,900
2021
$1,593 (+8.6%)
$31,000 + $106,000
$137,000
2020
$1,467 (+5.3%)
$29,000 + $90,000
$119,000
2019
$1,394 (+1.3%)
$26,000 + $83,700
$109,700
2018
$1,375 (+7.6%)
$21,400 + $82,300
$103,700
2017
$1,278 (+3.0%)
$21,400 + $80,700
$102,100
2016
$1,241 (+3.8%)
$21,400 + $77,700
$99,100
2014
$1,196
$21,400 + $78,200
$99,600
Tax history for 1122 Howbert Ave SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,524 (+9.7%)
$43,000 + $150,400
$193,400
2025
$2,301 (+5.8%)
$43,000 + $132,400
$175,400
2024
$2,174 (+9.1%)
$41,000 + $124,300
$165,300
2023
$1,993 (+9.6%)
$38,000 + $112,900
$150,900
2022
$1,818 (+14.1%)
$38,000 + $112,900
$150,900
2021
$1,593 (+8.6%)
$31,000 + $106,000
$137,000
2020
$1,467 (+5.3%)
$29,000 + $90,000
$119,000
2019
$1,394 (+1.3%)
$26,000 + $83,700
$109,700
2018
$1,375 (+7.6%)
$21,400 + $82,300
$103,700
2017
$1,278 (+3.0%)
$21,400 + $80,700
$102,100
2016
$1,241 (+3.8%)
$21,400 + $77,700
$99,100
2014
$1,196
$21,400 + $78,200
$99,600
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,392 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
913
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Roanoke City
APN
1231517
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
RM-1
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Residential District
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Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Mar 28, 2007 • Final
Building
Construct a new deck at the rear of a house.
Addition
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
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,826
Year Built: 1954
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: $1,338
Parcel Number: 1231517
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air Oil
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Wasena
Middle Or Junior School: James Madison
High School: Patrick County
Location Information
Directions: From 221/Main St, turn onto Howbert. House near end of street on Left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 913
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,392 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Roanoke City
APN: 1231517
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 875028
ListPrice: $119,500
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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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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Estimated sale price
$213,000 – $258,000
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