Welcome home to 501 Darwin Rd! This surprisingly spacious brick ranch is nestled in a peaceful SW City neighborhood. Step inside to discover the generous 3400+ sf complete with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, offering the perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience. The living areas offer plenty of natural light and a functional layout ideal for everyday living. You'll also love the heated driveway, 2 car garage, hardwood floors, spacious kitchen, and multi-generational living with the walk-out basement featuring an in-law suite and a new 6ft privacy fence in the back yard. This is one you don't want to miss!
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$134Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by MCLAREN WESTLAND• MAC WESTLAND REAL ESTATE GROUP
South Roanoke, located between Mill Mountain Park and Downtown Roanoke, is a residential and historic Roanoke neighborhood with tree-lined streets and mountain views. Tudor Revivals, brick Colonials, and classic bungalows set a polished, lived-in streetscape along winding blocks near the river. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Roanoke River Greenway at Wasena Park, where cyclists, runners, and picnic blankets share the path beside the water. Community pillars include the Roanoke Star overlook on Mill Mountain, the Taubman Museum of Art downtown, and the Grandin Theatre in nearby Grandin Village. Sidewalks and pocket parks shape a walk-and-roll routine, while the Blue Ridge foothills frame daily errands with a sense of elevation.
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Offer insights
501 Darwin Rd SW · $489,950
$486K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $486K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
183 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Storage
9 total rooms
Two fireplaces
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms, all on the main level
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms (2 on the main level)
Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Wall oven
Other appliances noted in remarks
Flooring
Laminate
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Heat pump (electric)
Baseboard electric heating
Cooling system (see remarks)
Exterior features
Front porch
Off-street parking
Public transport and restaurants nearby
Home design
Residential property
Built in 1971
Parking
2 covered parking spaces
4 open parking spaces
Construction
Total building area 3,663
Utilities
Has heating
Has cooling
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Priced to sell. Being sold as is. Don't miss out, it won't last long! Larger than expected oversized brick ranch home. Entry level has wood floors throughout. Solid maple cabinets in kitchen. Master suite on main level. Full walkout lower level with a second kitchen perfect for entertaining or a separate in law suite. Large two car garage with built in cabinetry for storage or a workshop area. Additional off street parking and outdoor patio.
MLSRV #403457
Jun 14, 2004
Sold
$283,000
$77/sq ft
Apr 20, 2004
Listed
$289,950
$79/sq ft
Public Records
May 10, 2004
Sold
$283,000
$77/sq ft
MLSRV #104117
Nov 16, 2001
Sold
$188,000
$51/sq ft
Aug 17, 2001
Listed
$196,800
$54/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 7, 1987
Sold
$140,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$318 (−92.1%)
$90,500 + $399,300
$489,800
2024
$4,025 (−24.6%)
$82,100 + $373,200
$455,300
2023
$5,340 (+16.0%)
$75,000 + $339,600
$414,600
2022
$4,605 (+3.0%)
$75,000 + $339,600
$414,600
2021
$4,471 (+6.9%)
$70,700 + $285,400
$356,100
2020
$4,183 (+1.6%)
$66,700 + $280,200
$346,900
2019
$4,116 (+4.3%)
$60,600 + $263,800
$324,400
2018
$3,947 (+4.7%)
$55,100 + $263,800
$318,900
2017
$3,770 (−0.7%)
$55,100 + $244,200
$299,300
2016
$3,798 (+4.7%)
$55,100 + $246,500
$301,600
2014
$3,628
$55,100 + $246,500
$301,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,181
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,181
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Roanoke City
APN
1170204
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-12
Residential District
The purposes of the R-12 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
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
4/10 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
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Roanoke, VA • 24014
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 501 Darwin Rd SW
$478,941
$11K under list price of $490K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $479K to $730K.