Remodeled Kitchen with Stainless Gas Range & Granite Countertops. Breakfast Nook & Pantry. Wonderful Architectural Details Throughout with Archways, Hardwood Flooring throughout, 2 Fireplaces, Sunroom/office, Screened Porch, & Walk up Attic. Beautifully Landscaped yard with Brick Patios and walkways, Back Alley Entrance with offstreet parking and a new storage building. Lovely neighborhood within walking distance to Grandin Village and parks
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$228Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by MARILYN PERDUE• WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®- LAKE
Bought with BILL GEARHART• COLDWELL BANKER TOWNSIDE, REALTORS®
Beautiful architectural details are evident throughout this 1937 Ral. CT. home, updated w/ care to preserve the original character. Includes HWFLS, wide arches, beautiful built-in cabinetry in LR & breakfast area; Florida room. Updates in recent years inc. Kit, upstairs bath, LL Den & bath. Charming screened porch overlooks cottage-style fenced backyard w/ gorgeous landscaping; inc garage & rear parking.
MLSRV #504313
Jul 11, 2005
Sold
$222,000
$100/sq ft
Apr 28, 2005
Listed
$239,000
$107/sq ft
LOVE THIS HOME, 9' CEILINGS, CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT, LARGE ATTIC WITH LOTS OF STORAGE, GREAT BACKYARD W/ AREA FOR GARDEN, 30'S STYLE ARCHWAYS & VERY CHARMING DESIGN. OVERSIZED KITCHEN W/ BAR & GREAT BUILT-IN CABINETS.
Public Records
Dec 10, 2004
Sold
$175,079
$79/sq ft
MLSRV #303375
Jun 2, 2003
Sold
$185,000
$83/sq ft
Apr 18, 2003
Listed
$179,950
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 19, 1996
Sold
$130,900
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 1993
Sold
$115,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,936 (+9.8%)
$67,500 + $403,000
$470,500
2024
$5,408 (+10.9%)
$58,700 + $369,000
$427,700
2023
$4,878 (+7.0%)
$51,000 + $334,000
$385,000
2022
$4,561 (+10.1%)
$51,000 + $334,000
$385,000
2021
$4,140 (+5.2%)
$45,000 + $314,700
$359,700
2020
$3,937 (+10.1%)
$43,000 + $283,000
$326,000
2019
$3,577 (+2.8%)
$40,000 + $270,400
$310,400
2018
$3,481 (+5.9%)
$32,600 + $248,300
$280,900
2017
$3,288 (+2.3%)
$32,600 + $232,500
$265,100
2016
$3,213 (+3.6%)
$32,600 + $226,400
$259,000
2014
$3,100
$32,600 + $226,400
$259,000
Tax history for 1851 Mount Vernon Rd SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,936 (+9.8%)
$67,500 + $403,000
$470,500
2024
$5,408 (+10.9%)
$58,700 + $369,000
$427,700
2023
$4,878 (+7.0%)
$51,000 + $334,000
$385,000
2022
$4,561 (+10.1%)
$51,000 + $334,000
$385,000
2021
$4,140 (+5.2%)
$45,000 + $314,700
$359,700
2020
$3,937 (+10.1%)
$43,000 + $283,000
$326,000
2019
$3,577 (+2.8%)
$40,000 + $270,400
$310,400
2018
$3,481 (+5.9%)
$32,600 + $248,300
$280,900
2017
$3,288 (+2.3%)
$32,600 + $232,500
$265,100
2016
$3,213 (+3.6%)
$32,600 + $226,400
$259,000
2014
$3,100
$32,600 + $226,400
$259,000
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,396
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Roanoke City
APN
1340631
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
Aug 29, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Install an electrical circuit for a mini split system.
Electrical
Aug 29, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Install a new mini split system.
HVAC
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: 2
Other Parking: Off Street Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# 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: Wood
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Alarm, Book Shelves, Breakfast Area, Masonry Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,226
Year Built: 1937
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Size Square Feet: 7,405.2
Lot Size Dimensions: 50,150
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,082
Parcel Number: 1340631
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Radiator Gas Heat
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Wasena
Middle Or Junior School: Woodrow Wilson
High School: Patrick Henry
Location Information
Directions: From Towers Mall, take Brandon Ave West R on Mount Vernon to home on left.
Community Information
Community Features: Public Transport, Restaurant
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,396
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Roanoke City
APN: 1340631
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 821923
ListPrice: $289,950
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Schools
Wasena Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
James Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Patrick Henry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 100° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$482,000 – $583,000
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