Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch in the heart of Salem! Offering a spacious and versatile layout, this home features a 2-car garage, finished basement, fenced backyard, dedicated garden space, and plenty of room for entertaining both indoors and out. Inside, you'll find a thoughtfully updated home with comfortable living spaces and a beautifully renovated basement--perfect for a family room, game room, home office, or additional entertaining space. The kitchen features luxury vinyl plank flooring and convenient access to the backyard, while the primary bath includes updated shower glass. Cozy gas logs add warmth and character to the lower level. Outside, enjoy the stamped concrete front porch with brick surround, a fully fenced backyard, dedicated organic garden area, and a 12' x 14' storage building for additional storage and outdoor equipment. Major improvements include renovated basement with updated walls, electrical, lighting, flooring and insulated HVAC ductwork, plus numerous additional upgrades throughout. . Conveniently located in the City of Salem with easy access to shopping, dining, schools and everything the Roanoke Valley has to offer. Move-in ready, well maintained, and packed with features--this Salem home is one you'll want to see in person!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$116Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by BRANDON BAYSE• RE/MAX ALL STARS
Bought with RACHELLE NOEL• REAL BROKER LLC - DGA-SALEM
Est. $1,868 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 500 Diamond Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSRV #930552
Oct 2, 2026
Sold
$411,000
$116/sq ft
Sep 9, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 20, 2026
Listed
$424,995
$120/sq ft
MLSRV #873418
Nov 4, 2020
Sold
$289,000
$82/sq ft
Sep 17, 2020
Listed
$289,000
$82/sq ft
+17
Beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath w/ 2 car garage ranch centrally located in the City of Salem with dedicated organic garden space, fenced in back yard, lots of room for entertainment inside and out that offers many updates/upgrades. Updates/upgrades: (09/2020) New Shower Glass in Master Bath, (09/2020) New 35-year Architectural roof with transferable warranty, (09/2020) Luxury Vinyl Plank in Kitchen, (09/2020) Insulated Storm Door @ Kitchen Entry, (2019) New stamped concrete front porch w/ brick surround, (2018) Basement completely Renovated with new walls, electrical and lighting, insulated HVAC duct work and flooring. (2017) New gas logs in basement, (2017) New 12'x14' Storage building on concrete piers. Come See What This Home Can Do For You!!!
MLSRV #793463
Jul 30, 2013
Sold
$234,500
$66/sq ft
May 31, 2013
Listed
$249,000
$70/sq ft
+61
Beautiful brick ranch in Salem, not your typical ranch. Has open floor plan with huge great room, all hardwood floors on main level-new + refinished, tiled & completely updated kitchen with bar eating area. All baths have been completely updated-newly tiled bath/shower-new cabinetry. Huge recreation room lower, 2-car garage. Has gorgeous enclosed & screened sun porch on back upper. Patio lower. All new landscaping-paver block patio + walls + walks, a truly charming yard. Hot tub conveys-"as-is". 2 huge driveways. A must see!
Public Records
Feb 7, 2005
Sold
$170,000
$48/sq ft
MLSRV #500347
Feb 7, 2005
Sold
$169,950
$48/sq ft
Jan 8, 2005
Listed
$169,950
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 15, 1984
Sold
$85,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,711 (+6.1%)
$56,200 + $263,700
$319,900
2025
$3,499 (+1.6%)
$52,900 + $243,600
$296,500
2024
$3,443 (+12.1%)
$49,000 + $237,900
$286,900
2023
$3,072 (+5.0%)
$49,000 + $237,900
$286,900
2022
$2,927 (+12.1%)
$44,700 + $211,300
$256,000
2021
$2,611 (+3.3%)
$42,600 + $201,300
$243,900
2020
$2,527 (+1.8%)
$40,500 + $177,100
$217,600
2019
$2,482 (+3.2%)
$41,200 + $169,400
$210,600
2018
$2,404 (+2.8%)
$41,200 + $165,600
$206,800
2017
$2,338 (+0.6%)
$39,000 + $159,100
$198,100
2015
$2,324
$39,000 + $159,100
$198,100
2014
$2,324
$43,100 + $153,900
$197,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,362
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Salem
APN
261-2-1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage and Parking Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 4
Other Parking: Off Street Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,546
Year Built: 1970
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear 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: $3,499
Parcel Number: 261-2-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air Gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School: East Salem
Middle Or Junior School: Andrew Lewis
High School: Salem High
Location Information
Directions: 500 Diamond Rd Salem
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,362
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Salem
APN: 261-2-1
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 930552
ListPrice: $424,995
Around this home
Schools
East Salem Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Andrew Lewis Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Salem High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 21 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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Historical weather
Salem, VA • 24153
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Salem. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$395,000 – $478,000
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