Investor opportunity with incredible potential! Classic early-20th-century brick home full of character and original architectural details, ready for renovation and restoration. Featuring a spacious layout with tall ceilings, a large foyer, generous living and dining areas, four bedrooms upstairs, and an unfinished attic offering additional possibilities. Situated on a level lot with off-street parking and a covered carport, the property is centrally located just minutes from downtown, Grandin Court, shopping, and dining. This property presents a great opportunity for investors or buyers ready to bring new life to a character-filled home. Property will require significant renovation and is being sold as-is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$72Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by RACHEL HALE• KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ROANOKE
Beautiful brick home, lots of old world charm, tall ceilings, spacious dining and living room, large foyer. Some replacement windows, four bedrooms upstairs and large unfinished attic. Two full bath, current owners only used one. Detached and attached carport for parking. Centrally located, minutes from downtown, grocery stores, Grandin Court and other amenities. Seller installed brand new gas radiator heating system. New roof 2015, new water heater 2020, Home sold as is where is. Seller to make no repairs. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
MLSRV #870780
Aug 21, 2020
Sold
$89,950
$28/sq ft
Jun 27, 2020
Listed
$89,950
$28/sq ft
+14
ALL THE GORGEOUS CHARACTER YOU EXPECT FROM THIS SOLID BRICK AMERICAN FOURSQUARE! COVERED FRONT PORCH, SPACIOUS ROOMS AND MAJESTIC HIGH CEILINGS. HARDWOODS THROUGHOUT. POCKET DOORS. NEW ROOF 2015. NEW WATER HEATER 2020. NEW BLACK STOVE AND FRIDGE. FORMAL DINING ROOM. ELECTRIC UPDATED RECENTLY. NO REPAIRS THAT THE SELLER KNOWS OF, BUT HOME AND GARAGE PASS AS-IS.
MLSRV #767368
Nov 29, 2013
Sold
$53,550
$17/sq ft
Feb 9, 2011
Listed
$64,950
$20/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 10, 2013
Sold
$57,550
$18/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 3, 1989
Sold
$25,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,106 (+21.1%)
$17,700 + $133,500
$151,200
2024
$1,739 (+17.4%)
$13,000 + $111,300
$124,300
2023
$1,481 (+11.0%)
$9,500 + $94,700
$104,200
2022
$1,334 (+27.1%)
$9,500 + $94,700
$104,200
2021
$1,050 (+8.6%)
$7,000 + $86,200
$93,200
2020
$967 (+12.0%)
$5,500 + $65,400
$70,900
2019
$863 (+11.7%)
$5,500 + $59,700
$65,200
2018
$773 (+14.2%)
$5,500 + $51,200
$56,700
2017
$677
$4,100 + $45,200
$49,300
2016
$677 (+10.8%)
$4,100 + $45,200
$49,300
2014
$611
$4,100 + $45,200
$49,300
Tax history for 1218 Rorer Ave SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,106 (+21.1%)
$17,700 + $133,500
$151,200
2024
$1,739 (+17.4%)
$13,000 + $111,300
$124,300
2023
$1,481 (+11.0%)
$9,500 + $94,700
$104,200
2022
$1,334 (+27.1%)
$9,500 + $94,700
$104,200
2021
$1,050 (+8.6%)
$7,000 + $86,200
$93,200
2020
$967 (+12.0%)
$5,500 + $65,400
$70,900
2019
$863 (+11.7%)
$5,500 + $59,700
$65,200
2018
$773 (+14.2%)
$5,500 + $51,200
$56,700
2017
$677
$4,100 + $45,200
$49,300
2016
$677 (+10.8%)
$4,100 + $45,200
$49,300
2014
$611
$4,100 + $45,200
$49,300
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,022
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Roanoke City
APN
1212805
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
RM-2
AIRPORT
NDD
Residential District
The purpose of the RM-2 district is to provide for all housing types with an emphasis on townhouses, cottage courts, and apartment buildings. This district is generally mapped in areas near or adjacent to neighborhood and other commercial centers, but also may be applied to existing apartment buildings in neighborhood contexts.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Mar 25, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Electric meter
Oct 23, 2020 • Final
Residential mechanical
Replace an oil boiler with a gas boiler and install new gas lines.
Gas
HVAC
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
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,221
Year Built: 1920
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: $2,880.40
Parcel Number: 121-2805
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Radiator Gas Heat
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Hurt Park
Middle Or Junior School: James Madison
High School: Patrick Henry
Location Information
Directions: From Civic Center, Orange Ave. W to L on 10th Street, R on Salem Ave., L on 11th Street to R on Rorer, home on L.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,022
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Roanoke City
APN: 1212805
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 925141
ListPrice: $60,000
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Schools
Hurt Park Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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James Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
Patrick Henry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
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
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
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Estimated sale price
$220,000 – $266,000
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