For Sale Under Revitalization. West End renovated Foursquare. This circa 1905 home is Move - In - Ready! Offering 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Spacious master bedroom with en-suite bath and walk-in closet. Beautiful bright kitchen with cherry color cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the reclaimed fireplace mantel with electric insert. This home is perfect for entertaining. Additional updates include: New electrical with 200 AMP service, plumbing, central air, and replacement windows. Seller offering $5,000.00 towards buyers closing costs, plus a one year home warranty with acceptable offer. Call to tour today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
5,845 sq ftLot Size
$129Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by JOE KRAFT• LICHTENSTEIN ROWAN, REALTORS®
Bought with LORI MCCARREN• LONG & FOSTER - ROANOKE OFFICE
Source:MLSRV #829464
Redfin Estimate
$259,655
$45K since sold in November 2021$3,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 26.2% higher than the average sale price ($206K) of 6 comparable homes.
For Sale Under Revitalization. West End renovated Foursquare. This circa 1905 home is Move - In - Ready! Offering 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Spacious master bedroom with en-suite bath and walk-in closet. Beautiful bright kitchen with cherry color cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the reclaimed fireplace mantel with electric insert. This home is perfect for entertaining. Additional updates include: New electrical with 200 AMP service, plumbing, central air, and replacement windows. Seller offering $5,000.00 towards buyers closing costs, plus a one year home warranty with acceptable offer. Call to tour today!
MLSRV #818672
Dec 23, 2015
Sold
$13,900
$7/sq ft
Aug 25, 2015
Listed
$14,900
$7/sq ft
+7
GOOD INVESTMENT PROPERTY, LARGE HOME WITH OVER 2000 SQ. FT. 4 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATH. LARGE COVERED PORCH, AND LEVEL YARD. PLEASE SEND ME A COPY OF THE DEPOSIT CHECK AND PROOF OF FUNDS WITH YOUR OFFERS. MINIMUM COMMISSION TO BUYERS AGENT IS $1000. BUYER TO VERIFY ALL INFORMATION.
MLSRV #702729
Aug 3, 2006
Sold
$69,900
$35/sq ft
May 10, 2006
Listed
$65,950
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,384 (+20.0%)
$17,700 + $245,000
$262,700
2024
$2,820 (+17.8%)
$13,000 + $203,900
$216,900
2023
$2,393 (+4.7%)
$9,500 + $173,000
$182,500
2022
$2,285 (+26.8%)
$9,500 + $173,000
$182,500
2021
$1,802 (+19.0%)
$7,000 + $167,200
$174,200
2020
$1,514 (+4.5%)
$5,500 + $129,700
$135,200
2019
$1,448
$5,500 + $107,200
$112,700
2018
$1,448 (+7.1%)
$5,500 + $101,800
$107,300
2017
$1,352 (+83.0%)
$4,900 + $102,400
$107,300
2016
$739 (+6.6%)
$4,900 + $52,200
$57,100
2014
$693
$4,900 + $52,200
$57,100
Tax history for 1531 Rorer Ave SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,384 (+20.0%)
$17,700 + $245,000
$262,700
2024
$2,820 (+17.8%)
$13,000 + $203,900
$216,900
2023
$2,393 (+4.7%)
$9,500 + $173,000
$182,500
2022
$2,285 (+26.8%)
$9,500 + $173,000
$182,500
2021
$1,802 (+19.0%)
$7,000 + $167,200
$174,200
2020
$1,514 (+4.5%)
$5,500 + $129,700
$135,200
2019
$1,448
$5,500 + $107,200
$112,700
2018
$1,448 (+7.1%)
$5,500 + $101,800
$107,300
2017
$1,352 (+83.0%)
$4,900 + $102,400
$107,300
2016
$739 (+6.6%)
$4,900 + $52,200
$57,100
2014
$693
$4,900 + $52,200
$57,100
*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
AIRPORT
NDD
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
Mar 4, 2018 • Final
Zoning
Install an open fence and a storage building in the rear of the property.
ADU
Grading
Apr 18, 2017 • Final
Residential repair remodel
Remove a handicap ramp from the front porch and gut and remodel the kitchen.
Bathroom
HVAC
Kitchen
Remodel
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: 872
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gravity
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Construction Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WEST END LAND COMPANY SEC 3
Living Sq. Ft: 2,007
Building Sq. Ft: 2,879
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2 Plus
Legal Description: LOT 16 BLK 3 W E L
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,845
Legal Lot Number: 16
Legal Block Number: 3
Acres: 0.1342
Zoning Code: RM-1
County Use Description: SINGLEFAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,007
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,845 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: —
County: Roanoke City
APN: 1211810
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
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Schools
Hurt Park Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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James Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Patrick Henry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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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, 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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Estimated sale price
$247,000 – $299,000
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