Built in 1937, this all-brick triplex is situated on a large corner lot in Roanoke's highly desired Wasena Neighborhood. In addition to the 2,622 finished square feet, a 1,230 square foot walkout basement with a shower and water closet is accessible from the interior ground floor unit. All units feature original hardwood floors throughout, original wood trim, lots of natural light, in-unit washer/dryer, and modern kitchens. A detached garage with second-floor storage and a paved drive allows ample off-street parking for tenants. The first and third floor units are currently occupied. The second floor unit is vacant and being sold furnished.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
Listed by DEREK HICKS• WALDVOGEL COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
Listed by MATTHEW ZIMMERMAN• WALDVOGEL COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
Bought with MASON MCLEOD• LICHTENSTEIN ROWAN, REALTORS®
Rare, one-of-a-kind offering for a brick triplex on a corner lot in the heart of Raleigh Court. Gorgeous hardwood floors, original trim, subway tile, woodwork, & intact period details give this home unparalleled charm & elegance. A full basement with TONS of storage plus shower & water closet, 2 car garage with additional off-street parking, & modern kitchens with dishwashers & washers & dryers make for practical living. Two of the units are 2 BR with over 1,300 SF each, occupying an entire floor complete with enclosed solarium porches. Both are rented. Upper unit is a 1 BR with approximately 750 SF. All units feature dishwasher, washer/dryer, & separate, upgraded electric with individual hot water heaters.
MLSRV #506042
Jul 1, 2005
Sold
$225,000
Jun 15, 2005
Listed
$235,000
MLSRV #407076
Oct 8, 2004
Sold
$216,500
Aug 3, 2004
Listed
$215,500
Public Records
Aug 25, 1995
Sold
$153,500
Public Records
Sep 1, 1989
Sold
$110,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,101 (+16.0%)
$60,000 + $411,500
$471,500
2025
$5,258 (+4.1%)
$63,000 + $340,100
$403,100
2024
$5,053 (+23.1%)
$53,600 + $333,400
$387,000
2023
$4,105 (+2.7%)
$47,800 + $262,500
$310,300
2022
$3,996 (+4.5%)
$47,800 + $262,500
$310,300
2021
$3,822 (+4.7%)
$39,900 + $262,500
$302,400
2020
$3,652 (+0.7%)
$36,800 + $252,400
$289,200
2019
$3,626 (+4.8%)
$34,700 + $242,700
$277,400
2018
$3,459 (+10.2%)
$32,600 + $242,700
$275,300
2017
$3,140
$32,600 + $218,600
$251,200
2016
$3,141 (+4.1%)
$32,600 + $218,700
$251,300
2014
$3,016
$32,600 + $218,800
$251,400
Tax history for 1836 Wakefield Rd SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,101 (+16.0%)
$60,000 + $411,500
$471,500
2025
$5,258 (+4.1%)
$63,000 + $340,100
$403,100
2024
$5,053 (+23.1%)
$53,600 + $333,400
$387,000
2023
$4,105 (+2.7%)
$47,800 + $262,500
$310,300
2022
$3,996 (+4.5%)
$47,800 + $262,500
$310,300
2021
$3,822 (+4.7%)
$39,900 + $262,500
$302,400
2020
$3,652 (+0.7%)
$36,800 + $252,400
$289,200
2019
$3,626 (+4.8%)
$34,700 + $242,700
$277,400
2018
$3,459 (+10.2%)
$32,600 + $242,700
$275,300
2017
$3,140
$32,600 + $218,600
$251,200
2016
$3,141 (+4.1%)
$32,600 + $218,700
$251,300
2014
$3,016
$32,600 + $218,800
$251,400
*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
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,272 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,811
Year built
1937
Style
Other
County
Roanoke City
APN
1240609
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 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
Property details
Exterior
Building Information
Year Built: 1937
Property Information
PropertyType: MultiFamily
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Size Square Feet: 9,147.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: -5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,995.88
Parcel Number: 1240609
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Radiator Gas Heat
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units (Total): 3
Multi-Family Financial Information
Owner Pays: Water, Gas, Lawn Care
School Information
Elementary School: Wasena
Middle Or Junior School: James Madison
High School: Patrick Henry
Location Information
Directions: From Patrick Henry High School, take Grandin Rd. to Brandon Ave., turn right onto Brandon Ave. Turn left onto Wakefield Rd. House is at the corner of Wakefield Rd. & Sherwood Ave.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,811
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,272 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Roanoke City
APN: 1240609
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 892771
ListPrice: $499,000
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Schools
Wasena Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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James Madison Middle School
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Patrick Henry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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$461,000 – $558,000
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