Fresh interior paint and beautifully refinished original hardwood floors highlight the timeless character of this spacious 3-bedroom, 2 full bath home, conveniently located just minutes from Carilion, downtown Roanoke, shopping & dining. Classic charm shines throughout with high ceilings, oversized windows, original trim, French doors, and generous room sizes. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, a butcher block island, pantry cabinet, and modern fixtures. A dedicated office or flex room with custom built-in shelving and an off kitchen built-in desk provide ideal spaces for working from home or hobbies. Upstairs offers three spacious bedrooms with large closets and a full bath, while the main level includes a second remodeled full bath. Outside, enjoy a welcoming covered front porch with brick columns and a large, level fenced backyard shaded by mature trees--perfect for entertaining, pets or gardening. With its low-maintenance brick & vinyl exterior, updated windows, central heating & cooling, and a blend of historic character and modern updates, this move-in ready home offers exceptional value in one of Roanoke's most convenient locations.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$145Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by WALTER GREWE• WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®
River Land, located between the Roanoke River Greenway and Wasena Park, is a residential and riverfront Roanoke neighborhood with a trail-lined shoreline and a low-slung, outdoorsy feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Greenway access near Wasena Park, where cyclists, runners, and dog-walkers stream past picnic lawns and river overlooks. Housing reads as modest mid-century and cottage-scale homes with porches, set on leafy streets that funnel toward the water. Wasena Park’s fields and playgrounds set the daily rhythm, while the Greenway stitches the area to nearby districts. Community pillars nearby include Roanoke Mountain Adventures, Wasena Tap Room, and the Grandin Theatre.
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Offer insights
720 Riverland Rd SE · $239,900
$240K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $240K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
86 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.3%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Metal doors
Storage
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 main-level bathroom
Flooring
Tile flooring
Vinyl flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced air gas heating
Has cooling
Exterior features
Lot roughly 0.16 acres (about 6,970 sq ft)
Home design
Residential property
Built in 1923
Financial info
Annual tax amount listed
Electricity and solar
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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
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Nov 3, 2014 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the gas furnace in the basement of a residential building.
Gas
HVAC
Feb 25, 2011 • Final
Plumbing
Replace a gas water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
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.
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 102° expected this year, 19 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 • 24014
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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 720 Riverland Rd SE
$237,922
$1,978 under list price of $240K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $151K to $295K.