Alfie's Abode -- A Fresh Chapter Updated where it matters. Character where it counts. Thoughtful improvements, including updated appliances, added island workspace, and refreshed outdoor living spaces, bring new life to this well-loved home. Set within an established, walkable neighborhood, Alfie's Abode offers warmth, usable space, and the kind of character many buyers quietly hope to find. Shown by appointment.
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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Market insights
2506 Rosalind Ave SW · $445,000
DAYS ON MARKET
439 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$445,000
Median list price in this area is $261,750. (41% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Storage
Wood doors
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Flooring
Tile flooring
Vinyl flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Heat pump electric cooling
Heat pump electric heating
Radiator gas heat
Has heating
Has cooling
Exterior features
Front porch
Rear porch
Home design
Residential property
Built in 1925
Parking
1 covered parking space
4 open parking spaces
Off-street parking
Construction
2,721 building area
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Superb location! Charming 4 square built in 1925 w/ hardwood floors, wide staircase , built in corner cabinets and bookcases, deep baseboards. First floor family room leads to screened porch and deck. Updated 1/2 bath. Smallest bedroom has been transformed into a dressing room. Finished attic w/ hall bath and deep, footed tub for soaking. Attic not included in square footage, New HVAC system including heat installed 8/2017. Large covered front porch and carport. 2nd full bath located in attic/tub only.
MLSRV #753042
Feb 25, 2010
Sold
$255,000
$94/sq ft
Jan 12, 2010
Listed
$269,000
$99/sq ft
+9
Superb location, level lot, full front porch, first floor family room, finished attic with bath, carport.
MLSRV #729154
Jun 6, 2008
Sold
$258,000
$95/sq ft
Mar 14, 2008
Listed
$269,950
$99/sq ft
MLSRV #410131
Dec 14, 2004
Sold
$228,000
$84/sq ft
Nov 16, 2004
Listed
$228,000
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 1985
Sold
$70,500
$26/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 1975
Sold
$41,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,322 (+3.7%)
$109,300 + $309,400
$418,700
2024
$5,134 (+11.7%)
$99,400 + $304,500
$403,900
2023
$4,597 (+11.7%)
$90,100 + $270,700
$360,800
2022
$4,114 (+13.0%)
$90,100 + $270,700
$360,800
2021
$3,641 (+3.6%)
$80,700 + $241,400
$322,100
2020
$3,516 (+2.9%)
$70,200 + $214,000
$284,200
2019
$3,418
$61,000 + $214,000
$275,000
2018
$3,418 (+5.5%)
$53,000 + $214,000
$267,000
2017
$3,239 (+1.0%)
$50,500 + $209,700
$260,200
2016
$3,207 (+12.3%)
$50,500 + $207,100
$257,600
2014
$2,856
$50,500 + $187,700
$238,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,809 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,280
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,280
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Roanoke City
APN
1060602
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-5
Residential District
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
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
5/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 101° expected this year, 20 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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4.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 2506 Rosalind Ave SW
$429,557
$15K under list price of $445K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $475K to $670K.