Large maintanence-free duplex is SW City; convenient to all things Roanoke. Lower unit is 2-bedroom/1 bath offers refinished hardwood floors, newer kitchen appliances (2018) and in-unit stackable washer/dryer. Large living room & dining area plus den. Upper unit is 3-bedroom/1 bath with hardwood flooring, large rooms & huge walk-up attic with laundry in basement. Huge yard with new black powder coated chain link fencing. Units are individually metered for gas & electric. Currently both apartments are owner/family occupied but prior rents were in the $675 range. A solid investment property or for owner/occupant that wants their mortgage covered. ..
Large fully leased duplex close to West End redevelopment. The lower unit is a 2-bedroom 1-bath rented at $625 and has refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, laundry in unit, and new black stainless appliances installed in 2018. The upper unit is a 3-bedroom 1-bath rented at $675 and has its own laundry in the basement, fresh paint, and large rooms. Units are individually metered for gas and electric with shared water. HVAC is less than 5 years old. Renovation windows throughout. This duplex sets itself apart with its high ceilings and massive bedrooms. The least expensive duplex on the MLS with laundry and central air in each unit.
MLSRV #846093
Apr 12, 2018
Listing Removed
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Mar 16, 2018
Listed
$129,900
MLSRV #840246
Oct 31, 2017
Listing Removed
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Aug 8, 2017
Listed
$109,900
MLSRV #827412
Nov 7, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jun 10, 2016
Listed
$69,900
MLSRV #750543
Jul 30, 2010
Listing Removed
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Oct 13, 2009
Listed
$119,500
MLSRV #702379
Nov 22, 2006
Sold
$42,000
Apr 28, 2006
Listed
$52,950
Public Records
Jun 7, 2005
Sold
$46,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,345 (+4.3%)
$17,700 + $152,300
$170,000
2024
$2,247 (+14.6%)
$13,000 + $149,300
$162,300
2023
$1,961 (+6.0%)
$9,500 + $129,800
$139,300
2022
$1,850 (+11.1%)
$9,500 + $129,800
$139,300
2021
$1,665 (+13.8%)
$7,000 + $123,600
$130,600
2020
$1,463 (+29.6%)
$5,500 + $110,400
$115,900
2019
$1,128 (+3.6%)
$5,500 + $96,000
$101,500
2018
$1,089 (+21.4%)
$5,500 + $68,600
$74,100
2017
$897
$4,900 + $66,000
$70,900
2016
$897 (+5.0%)
$4,900 + $66,000
$70,900
2014
$854
$4,900 + $66,000
$70,900
Tax history for 1826 Rorer Ave SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,345 (+4.3%)
$17,700 + $152,300
$170,000
2024
$2,247 (+14.6%)
$13,000 + $149,300
$162,300
2023
$1,961 (+6.0%)
$9,500 + $129,800
$139,300
2022
$1,850 (+11.1%)
$9,500 + $129,800
$139,300
2021
$1,665 (+13.8%)
$7,000 + $123,600
$130,600
2020
$1,463 (+29.6%)
$5,500 + $110,400
$115,900
2019
$1,128 (+3.6%)
$5,500 + $96,000
$101,500
2018
$1,089 (+21.4%)
$5,500 + $68,600
$74,100
2017
$897
$4,900 + $66,000
$70,900
2016
$897 (+5.0%)
$4,900 + $66,000
$70,900
2014
$854
$4,900 + $66,000
$70,900
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,640 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,518
Year built
1900
Style
Other
County
Roanoke City
APN
1312902
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
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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
Dec 4, 2006 • Final
Electrical
Reconnect electrical service to an existing meter base.
Electrical
Jan 8, 2002 • Final
Residential repair remodel
Perform exterior repairs on the building.
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
Exterior
Building Information
Year Built: 1900
Property Information
PropertyType: MultiFamily
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Lot Size Square Feet: 6,534
Lot Size Dimensions: 50,133
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: -1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,238
Parcel Number: 1312902
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air Gas
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units (Total): 2
Multi-Family Financial Information
Owner Pays: Water, Sewer
School Information
Elementary School: Hurt Park
Middle Or Junior School: James Madison
High School: Patrick Henry
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown, Campbell Ave to right on 18th Street, turn left on Rorer - house on left.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,518
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,640 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Roanoke City
APN: 1312902
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 868002
ListPrice: $139,950
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