1518 Rorer Ave SW is a 2,348 square foot house on a 5,945 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 25, 2002 for $57,000. Based on Redfin's Roanoke data, we estimate the home's value is $158,629.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
5,945 sq ftLot Size
$68Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$158,629
$102K since sold in January 2002$0 since September
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This home's estimate is 36.7% lower than the average sale price ($250K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RM-1
NDD
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
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Dec 3, 2020 • Final
Residential electrical
Rewire a residential building.
Electrical
Nov 16, 2012 • Final
Building
Repair the chimney, soffits, and windows on a residential building. Paint the exterior surfaces.
Remodel
Roofing
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 518
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Construction Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WEST LAND COMPANY
Living Sq. Ft: 2,348
Building Sq. Ft: 2,866
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2 Plus
Legal Description: E 45 FT LOT 5 BLK 8 W E L
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,945
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 8
Acres: 0.1365
Zoning Code: RM-1
County Use Description: SINGLEFAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,348
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,945 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: —
County: Roanoke City
APN: 1212504
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 7, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Hurt Park Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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James Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
Patrick Henry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Lifestyle
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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, 18 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 • 24016
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$151,000 – $183,000
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