This Beautiful Cape Cod, built for Roanoke Historian Hansford T. Harvey, is ready for you to move in and unpack! New HVAC, roof is about 5 years old, new screened in porch and stone paver patio for entertaining in the fenced in backyard. The kitchen has granite counter tops, new appliances, 2 fireplaces, one gas and one wood burning! This house has numerous architectural features like built in drawers in the master bedroom and bookshelves in the study. This home is truly unique and wont last long! Come see!
Charming Cape Cod cottage, built 1940 for noted Roanoke Historian Hansford T. Harvey. Updated kitchen, granite countertops, stainless appliances, large pantry, updated baths, fresh paint throughout.
MLSRV #802552
May 16, 2014
Sold
$236,600
$127/sq ft
Apr 8, 2014
Listed
$239,950
$129/sq ft
+55
Built in 1940 for noted Roanoke historian Hansford T. Harvey, purchased in 2007 and restored by the current owners, the charming Cape Cod cottage at 1612 Terrace Road is a two-level residence of approximately 1800 square feet. Filled with original architectural features and nooks and crannies, it has three bedrooms, one full and one half bath, den/study, formal living and dining rooms, updated with breakfast area, entry level laundry, bonus room, two wood-burning fireplaces, and large back porch. There is an office/playroom/exercise room and gardener's shower on the lower level not counted in the finished square feet.
Public Records
Mar 30, 2007
Sold
$187,000
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 13, 1995
Sold
$120,000
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 20, 1979
Sold
$57,500
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,980 (+11.2%)
$67,500 + $324,600
$392,100
2024
$4,477 (+11.1%)
$58,700 + $292,700
$351,400
2023
$4,030 (+8.6%)
$51,000 + $264,500
$315,500
2022
$3,711 (+9.0%)
$51,000 + $264,500
$315,500
2021
$3,406 (+5.4%)
$45,000 + $245,100
$290,100
2020
$3,233 (+4.4%)
$43,000 + $222,800
$265,800
2019
$3,096 (+5.5%)
$40,000 + $212,700
$252,700
2018
$2,935 (+6.4%)
$32,600 + $208,900
$241,500
2017
$2,760 (+0.1%)
$32,600 + $189,200
$221,800
2016
$2,757 (+17.5%)
$32,600 + $189,000
$221,600
2014
$2,346
$32,600 + $163,100
$195,700
Tax history for 1612 Terrace Rd SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,980 (+11.2%)
$67,500 + $324,600
$392,100
2024
$4,477 (+11.1%)
$58,700 + $292,700
$351,400
2023
$4,030 (+8.6%)
$51,000 + $264,500
$315,500
2022
$3,711 (+9.0%)
$51,000 + $264,500
$315,500
2021
$3,406 (+5.4%)
$45,000 + $245,100
$290,100
2020
$3,233 (+4.4%)
$43,000 + $222,800
$265,800
2019
$3,096 (+5.5%)
$40,000 + $212,700
$252,700
2018
$2,935 (+6.4%)
$32,600 + $208,900
$241,500
2017
$2,760 (+0.1%)
$32,600 + $189,200
$221,800
2016
$2,757 (+17.5%)
$32,600 + $189,000
$221,600
2014
$2,346
$32,600 + $163,100
$195,700
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,180 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,979
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Roanoke City
APN
1340905
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-5
Residential District
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Mar 13, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Replace a gas water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Jan 29, 2020 • Final
Residential plumbing
Replace the sewer line.
Plumbing
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Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Appliances: Microwave Oven (Built In)
Door Features: Full View
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Book Shelves, Masonry Fireplace, Storage
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,857
Year Built: 1940
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 50,125
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,785
Parcel Number: 1340905
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air Gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Wasena
Middle Or Junior School: James Madison
High School: Patrick Henry
Location Information
Directions: WEST ON BRANDON TO RIGHT ON BLENHEIM TO RIGHT ON TERRACE, TO HOME ON RIGHT
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,979
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,180 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Roanoke City
APN: 1340905
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 844342
ListPrice: $255,000
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Schools
Fishburn Park Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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James Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Patrick Henry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 100° 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
$394,000 – $477,000
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