1617 Rorer Ave SW is a 1,370 square foot house on a 4,520 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on December 10, 2021 for $56,000. Based on Redfin's Roanoke data, we estimate the home's value is $134,487.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
4,520 sq ftLot Size
$98Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$134,487
$78K since sold in December 2021$2,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 26.6% lower than the average sale price ($183K) 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
Feb 17, 2022 • Final
Residential electrical
Perform an inspection for an electrical panel replacement.
Electrical
Jun 20, 2005 • Final
Building
Work on a handicap accessible room.
Bathroom
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 Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Construction Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WEST END LAND COMPANY SEC 4
Living Sq. Ft: 1,370
Building Sq. Ft: 1,370
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: E 30 FT LOT 13 BLK 4 W E L
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,520
Legal Lot Number: 13
Legal Block Number: 4
Acres: 0.1038
Zoning Code: RM-1
County Use Description: SINGLEFAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,370
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,520 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: —
County: Roanoke City
APN: 1211713
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
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 • 1.7mi
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$128,000 – $155,000
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