This MOVE IN READY Cape Cod is character full, on a tree lined street in Wasena. It is truly the one that feels like home from the moment you step through the front door! Hardwoods, built ins, fireplace, additional den, office or playroom, cozy screened porch, natural light throughout. . You could call it a starter home but it is also one for the ages. .. Detached garage, Fenced level yard with peach tree, raised gardens and tons of play area with alley access and additional parking. New windows. New gutters & exterior paint. Freeze proof water spigots installed. Newly updated full bath. New HVAC was installed in 20'. Walking distance to Wasena Elementary, all Wasena and Grandin amenities. Lower level room being used as bedroom. Openhouse this Sunday 1-4pm. It is truly a MUST SEE!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by DENA BALZANO• LICHTENSTEIN ROWAN, REALTORS®
Bought with RACHELE HUNLEY• POE & CRONK REAL ESTATE GROUP
Don't miss this charming Brick home located in desirable Wasena neighborhood within walking distance to Wasena Elementary and Grandin Village. This home displays quality features such as Crown Molding, Chair Rail, original Pine flooring in the updated large kitchen and beautiful hardwood floors thruout, Built-In Book Shelves in the Living Room and Den/office. $20,000 in updates: 2018 Ventless Gas Logs in LR FP, '18 completely remodeled Half Bath on Entry, '20 New Blinds thruout, '20 New 3 Ton Trane HVAC & New Trane Smart Thermostat, '21 Remodeled Back Porch, '21 New Shutters, Front light fixtures & newly painted front door & trim, '21 New Automated Garage Door, garage has workbench/shop w/ electricity, '22 New Can lights in Hall. Heated & waterproofed Basement recently painted. .MORE Large heated room in basement which can be used as an Office/Family Room/Bedroom. 3 spacious Bedrooms with ample storage in the walkup attic with electricity & flooring. Beautiful fenced, level back yard with raised gardens, Rain barrel, Composter, and $2,000 Heated Chicken Coop, all pass with sale along with washer & '22 Dryer & projector! OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 27th from 12 til 4, therefore giving buyers time to tour this wonderful home!
MLSRV #830644
Nov 21, 2016
Sold
$224,950
$112/sq ft
Sep 21, 2016
Listed
$224,950
$112/sq ft
+32
Walk to Grandin Village in 10 min. Adjacent to the Greenway & local Restaurants. You will be charmed by this nearly 2,000 Square Feet Cape Cod style home. Beautiful Hardwoods throughout! Gas log Fireplace and Wood Burning Fireplace. Formal Living Rm & Dining Rm plus Office/Bonus Room on entry level. Remodeled Kitchen. New Appliances. Screened Porch. Basement - Partially finished. Garage. Fenced Yard & Curb appeal. Come take a look!
MLSRV #807855
Dec 19, 2014
Sold
$200,000
$100/sq ft
Sep 11, 2014
Listed
$204,000
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 15, 1997
Sold
$127,500
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,931 (+15.9%)
$63,000 + $323,700
$386,700
2024
$4,253 (+2.3%)
$53,600 + $278,100
$331,700
2023
$4,156 (+20.7%)
$47,800 + $276,800
$324,600
2022
$3,443 (+18.2%)
$47,800 + $276,800
$324,600
2021
$2,914 (+6.5%)
$39,900 + $227,200
$267,100
2020
$2,735 (+5.3%)
$36,800 + $187,800
$224,600
2019
$2,598
$34,700 + $176,300
$211,000
2018
$2,598 (+8.1%)
$32,600 + $167,200
$199,800
2017
$2,404
$32,600 + $159,100
$191,700
2016
$2,403 (+8.6%)
$32,600 + $159,100
$191,700
2014
$2,212
$32,600 + $151,500
$184,100
Tax history for 1808 Wakefield Rd SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,931 (+15.9%)
$63,000 + $323,700
$386,700
2024
$4,253 (+2.3%)
$53,600 + $278,100
$331,700
2023
$4,156 (+20.7%)
$47,800 + $276,800
$324,600
2022
$3,443 (+18.2%)
$47,800 + $276,800
$324,600
2021
$2,914 (+6.5%)
$39,900 + $227,200
$267,100
2020
$2,735 (+5.3%)
$36,800 + $187,800
$224,600
2019
$2,598
$34,700 + $176,300
$211,000
2018
$2,598 (+8.1%)
$32,600 + $167,200
$199,800
2017
$2,404
$32,600 + $159,100
$191,700
2016
$2,403 (+8.6%)
$32,600 + $159,100
$191,700
2014
$2,212
$32,600 + $151,500
$184,100
*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
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,196 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,893
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Roanoke City
APN
1240602
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-5
Residential District
The purposes of the R-5 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
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Jan 3, 2025 • Final
Residential building
Install a gutter system in the basement.
Grading
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
Parking
Garage and Parking Information
# of Covered Spaces: 1
# of Open Parking Spaces: 4
Other Parking: Off Street Parking
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): 8
Appliances: Garage Door Opener, Microwave Oven (Built In)
Door Features: Full View
Window Features: Tilt-In
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Attic Fan, Book Shelves, Masonry Fireplace, Storage
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,003
Year Built: 1940
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Size Square Feet: 9,147.6
Lot Size Dimensions: 50,184
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,443
Parcel Number: 124-0602
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air Gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Wasena
Middle Or Junior School: Woodrow Wilson
High School: Patrick Henry
Location Information
Directions: Brandon Ave, turn onto Wakefield (across from Lakewood Park) too the top of the Street on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,893
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 9,196 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Roanoke City
APN: 1240602
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 897944
ListPrice: $389,950
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Schools
Wasena Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
James Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Patrick Henry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
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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
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Estimated sale price
$386,000 – $467,000
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