Step into a home where history is felt the moment you arrive. This early-1900s Foursquare Circa welcomes you with stately double front doors, tall ceilings, and rich hardwood floors that tell stories of generations past. Sunlight fills the main level, flowing through gracious living and dining spaces made for conversation, celebration, and everyday moments. Thoughtful architectural details, columns, trim, and a classic fireplace add to the home's enduring character. Outdoors, a covered front porch and two rear decks create peaceful spaces to slow down and enjoy the seasons. Upstairs offers four inviting bedrooms, while a walk-up attic provides space to dream, store, or expand. Timeless, warm, and full of potential, this Northwest Roanoke home is ready for its next chapter. Water heater installed-2023; Sewer lines replaced -2025, HVAC installed 2020. Washer and dryer are negotiable, washer purchased 2025.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$67Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by LISA FRONTUS• REAL BROKER LLC - MCLEAN
Bought with LISA FRONTUS• REAL BROKER LLC - MCLEAN
Est. $1,155 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 539 Rutherford Ave NW
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSRV #924677
Apr 24, 2026
Sold
$175,000
$67/sq ft
Mar 10, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 16, 2026
Listed
$188,000
$72/sq ft
MLSRV #900109
Oct 13, 2023
Sold
$170,000
$65/sq ft
Sep 24, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 19, 2023
Relisted
—
Aug 25, 2023
Pending
—
Jul 27, 2023
Price Changed
$179,950
$69/sq ft
Jul 22, 2023
Listed
$184,950
$71/sq ft
+26
Welcome to this beautiful classic foursquare Circa 1900 home that is beaming with charm. Double front doors lead into a huge entry foyer that showcases the staircase. From the foyer you will enter the formal living room with fireplace flanked by windows. From the living room you will enter the formal dining room with a dramatic tray ceiling. The home will wow you with the gorgeous wainscoting, columns, chair rail, and wide trim. The kitchen comes equipped with range and refrigerator. Hardwood floors enhance the living level. There is a covered front porch, and rear upper and lower decks for relaxing. Replacement windows, and approx 4 year old A/C unit. The upper level has 4 bedrooms and full bath. The walk up attic has wood floor, and offers extra storage or room for expansion Motion sensered lights on the exterior of the home, and alley access for off street parking. There is a flu in the basement with a second chimney. Washer and dryer are negotiable. Water line to the refrigerator is not connected. Property is to be sold "AS IS", with no repairs by the Seller. Information is deemed accurate, but should be verified by Buyer and their Agent. Taxes per Roanoke City GIS. Square footage does not reflect the unfinished footage in the walk up attic.
MLSRV #864349
Nov 8, 2019
Sold
$57,000
$22/sq ft
Oct 23, 2019
Listed
$59,950
$23/sq ft
+3
INVESTOR ALERT!!! This home can be rented as is or ready to be flipped with a little TLC. Also great for a 1st time home buyer looking for a deal.
MLSRV #853975
Nov 28, 2018
Sold
$39,500
$15/sq ft
Nov 9, 2018
Listed
$39,500
$15/sq ft
MLSRV #805021
Aug 1, 2014
Sold
$27,831
$11/sq ft
Jun 13, 2014
Listed
$27,500
$11/sq ft
MLSRV #411056
Feb 22, 2005
Sold
$63,227
$24/sq ft
Dec 29, 2004
Listed
$59,900
$23/sq ft
MLSRV #408718
Mar 24, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Sep 24, 2004
Listed
$69,900
$27/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 19, 1995
Sold
$49,200
$19/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 3, 1995
Sold
$42,400
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,098 (+7.7%)
$13,700 + $143,200
$156,900
2025
$1,948 (+19.6%)
$13,700 + $131,300
$145,000
2024
$1,628 (+42.9%)
$9,800 + $109,400
$119,200
2023
$1,139 (+12.1%)
$7,000 + $70,000
$77,000
2022
$1,016 (+17.0%)
$7,000 + $70,000
$77,000
2021
$869 (+6.1%)
$5,000 + $65,200
$70,200
2020
$819 (+4.5%)
$3,100 + $55,600
$58,700
2019
$783 (−2.6%)
$3,100 + $52,600
$55,700
2018
$804 (+13.6%)
$3,100 + $49,700
$52,800
2017
$708
$3,100 + $51,400
$54,500
2016
$708 (+6.3%)
$3,100 + $51,400
$54,500
2014
$666
$3,100 + $51,400
$54,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,787 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,685
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Roanoke City
APN
2021522
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
RM-1
AIRPORT
NDD
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
Feb 27, 2015 • Final
Mechanical
Replace a gas furnace.
HVAC
Feb 27, 2015 • Final
Mechanical
Connect a gas line to a gas meter.
Gas
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 Open Parking Spaces: 4
Other Parking: Off Street Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,613
Year Built: 1900
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Size Square Feet: 4,791.6
Lot Size Dimensions: 40,120
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $973.90
Parcel Number: 2021522
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air Gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Lincoln Terrace
Middle Or Junior School: Lucy Addison
High School: Patrick Henry
Location Information
Directions: Orange Ave NW to L. on 5th St, then R.. on Rutherford. Home will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,685
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,787 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Roanoke City
APN: 2021522
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 924677
ListPrice: $188,000
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln Terrace Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
1/10
Patrick Henry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
3/10
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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
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Roanoke, VA • 24016
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 3% for direct sun exposure in Roanoke. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$208,000 – $252,000
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