Beautiful home in the heart of Salem. Walk to downtown Salem and Roanoke College. 9 foot ceilings on entry level. Recently updated. New heat-pumps, new elec service, new pavement. Four bedrooms and possibly more on 3rd level. Entry level bath with walk-in shower and entry level laundry. Multiple outdoor porches. Second level with multiple bathrooms and bedrooms. Third level is possible bedrooms and play area. Detached renovated 2 car garage with above apartment/studio including kitchen and bath. Seller will finance at 4% interest with a five year balloon.
1st time available since 1964, walk to downtown Salem amenities & Roanoke College! This is your chance to own a truly legacy home in the heart of Salem! 9ft ceilings on entry level w/ possible BR space. Updates in progress include entry level BA w/ walk in shower & entry level laundry. Large, kitchen w/ maple cabinets and solid surface countertops. Multiple outdoor porches + large lot. Gorgeous staircase to 2nd level w/ multiple bathrooms, bedrooms + a lovely sunporch. Walk-up attic space was formally bedroom spaces; could be a great play zone, primary suite, work-at-home space or storage galore. Entry level ducted for AC (does not currently have AC unit). Winterized, gas and water currently off. Detached 2 garage formally had a upper level studio apartment. Home needs work offered as-is.
Public Records
Jul 5, 2006
Sold
$250,000
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,976
$101,900 + $585,700
$687,600
2025
$7,980 (+5.8%)
$96,700 + $579,600
$676,300
2024
$7,546 (+62.5%)
$89,500 + $539,300
$628,800
2023
$4,643 (+4.2%)
$89,500 + $539,300
$628,800
2022
$4,456 (+3.4%)
$82,600 + $304,300
$386,900
2021
$4,308 (+2.0%)
$79,200 + $292,100
$371,300
2020
$4,225 (+6.2%)
$75,700 + $283,300
$359,000
2019
$3,979 (+23.3%)
$72,200 + $279,900
$352,100
2018
$3,227 (+0.9%)
$68,900 + $262,700
$331,600
2017
$3,199 (+2.0%)
$61,900 + $209,200
$271,100
2015
$3,136
$61,900 + $209,200
$271,100
2014
$3,136
$67,800 + $198,000
$265,800
Tax history for 39 Hawthorn Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,976
$101,900 + $585,700
$687,600
2025
$7,980 (+5.8%)
$96,700 + $579,600
$676,300
2024
$7,546 (+62.5%)
$89,500 + $539,300
$628,800
2023
$4,643 (+4.2%)
$89,500 + $539,300
$628,800
2022
$4,456 (+3.4%)
$82,600 + $304,300
$386,900
2021
$4,308 (+2.0%)
$79,200 + $292,100
$371,300
2020
$4,225 (+6.2%)
$75,700 + $283,300
$359,000
2019
$3,979 (+23.3%)
$72,200 + $279,900
$352,100
2018
$3,227 (+0.9%)
$68,900 + $262,700
$331,600
2017
$3,199 (+2.0%)
$61,900 + $209,200
$271,100
2015
$3,136
$61,900 + $209,200
$271,100
2014
$3,136
$67,800 + $198,000
$265,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,234
Year built
1914
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Salem
APN
62-4-8
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage and Parking Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Other Parking: Off Street Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Appliances: Microwave Oven (Built In)
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,242
Year Built: 1914
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Side Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.5
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Size Square Feet: 21,780
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,600.24
Parcel Number: 62-4-8
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump Electric
Heating: Heat Pump Electric, Radiator Gas Heat
Location
School Information
Elementary School: West Salem
Middle Or Junior School: Andrew Lewis
High School: Salem High
Location Information
Directions: From Main St, take N. Broad to Hawthorn, turn right, home is on the corner of Hawthorn and Mt. Vernon, on the Left
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,234
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: —
County: Salem
APN: 62-4-8
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 911310
ListPrice: $675,000
Around this home
Schools
West Salem Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Andrew Lewis Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Salem High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$692,000 – $838,000
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