Enjoy effortless single-level living in this move-in ready 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, perfectly framed by breathtaking mountain views. Sunlight floods the bright, open-concept layout through a striking skylight, accentuating the vaulted ceilings and a neutral color palette that flows seamlessly from the living room into the kitchen. Step outside to a private backyard space complete with a patio and two handy storage buildings and easy maintenance. Conveniently located to many great Roanoke amenities!
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Garden City Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
Stonewall Jackson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
2/10
Patrick Henry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
3/10
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About Garden
City
Garden City, located between Melrose Avenue NW and Peters Creek Road NW, is a residential and industrial Roanoke neighborhood with rail-side streetscapes and working-yard backdrops. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Melrose Ave NW corridor near the Peters Creek Rd NW junction, where auto shops, small storefronts, and warehouse bays set a practical, hands-on tone. Community pillars nearby include the Berglund Center for big-ticket events, the Taubman Museum of Art for gallery-going, and the historic Grandin Theatre for a classic marquee night out. Housing reads as modest, with compact lots and straightforward facades that match the area’s utilitarian rhythm. Green breaks come via the Roanoke River Greenway, linking walks and bike rides to the wider city. The setting feels grounded and workaday, with downtown’s skyline appearing just beyond the tracks.
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Offer insights
1481 Kefauver Rd SE · $180,000
$180K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $180K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
27 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.8%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
5 total rooms
Built-in microwave oven
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms (both on the main level)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom (on the main level)
Kitchen
Built-in microwave oven
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Heating & cooling
Heat pump electric heating
Has heating
Has cooling
Exterior features
Off-street parking
Lot size 0.12 acres (5,227.2 sq ft)
Home design
Residential property
Parking
Off-street parking
Construction
Built in 1998
Crawl space basement
Utilities
Has heating
Has cooling
Financial info
Tax annual amount $1,751.92
Other
Parcel number 437-0731
Electricity and solar
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WOW! This house is super cute and move in ready. . Bright and open floor concept with neutral colors throughout. Private back yard with patio and two storage buildings, one of which is a new building recently added. Perfect single level home with amazing mountain views.
MLSRV #815263
Jul 13, 2015
Sold
$89,950
$125/sq ft
May 18, 2015
Listed
$94,500
$132/sq ft
+15
A perfect single level home great condition. Beautifully updated. 2 bedroom 1 bath. Amazing mountain views. Open floor plan, great room open to kitchen - private back yard - large storage building. Only a minute up 116 in Garden City. Will not last - super cute! All furnishings are negotiable.
MLSRV #811494
Mar 26, 2015
Sold
$66,500
$93/sq ft
Feb 3, 2015
Listed
$69,900
$97/sq ft
MLSRV #408825
Dec 9, 2004
Sold
$96,500
$134/sq ft
Oct 1, 2004
Listed
$96,500
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 27, 1998
Sold
$621,950
$866/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,008 (+5.0%)
$36,000 + $115,100
$151,100
2025
$1,913 (+6.3%)
$34,200 + $109,400
$143,600
2024
$1,800 (+14.6%)
$27,400 + $107,200
$134,600
2023
$1,570 (+13.4%)
$23,800 + $92,400
$116,200
2022
$1,384 (+13.6%)
$23,800 + $92,400
$116,200
2021
$1,219 (+7.3%)
$18,400 + $83,000
$101,400
2020
$1,136 (+5.1%)
$17,600 + $70,700
$88,300
2019
$1,081 (+2.1%)
$17,600 + $65,000
$82,600
2018
$1,059 (+10.0%)
$14,300 + $63,800
$78,100
2017
$963 (+8.0%)
$14,300 + $62,000
$76,300
2016
$892 (−8.5%)
$14,300 + $56,200
$70,500
2014
$975
$13,300 + $67,800
$81,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,051 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
718
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
718
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Roanoke City
APN
4370731
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 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
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 102° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Roanoke, VA • 24014
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1481 Kefauver Rd SE
$178,765
$1,235 under list price of $180K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $185K to $235K.