Gracefully nestled in the heart of Southwest Roanoke, this timeless brick Colonial blends classic charm with thoughtful updates. Freshly painted and featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, the home offers rich hardwood floors, custom built-ins, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Two screened porches create inviting outdoor living spaces perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The beautifully landscaped yard surrounds a saltwater pool with a new pump (2025) and upgraded automated system (2024). Solar panels provide excellent efficiency with average electric costs around $60/month. Includes 954 sq ft of unfinished walk-up attic space with excellent potential for future expansion, plus 954 sq ft of basement space. Minutes from trails, shopping, and dining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$130Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by SAMANTHA CLARK• RE/MAX 8
Bought with THOMAS BOETTNER• WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®
Est. $2,703 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1609 Center Hill Dr SW
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NRVMLS #427380
Jul 17, 2026
Sold
$463,000
$130/sq ft
Jun 14, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 2, 2026
Price Changed
$469,000
$132/sq ft
May 16, 2026
Listed
$479,000
$135/sq ft
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Gracefully nestled in the heart of Southwest Roanoke, this timeless brick Colonial blends classic charm with thoughtful updates. Freshly painted and featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, the home offers rich hardwood floors, custom built-ins, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Two screened porches create inviting outdoor living spaces perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The beautifully landscaped yard surrounds a saltwater pool with a new pump (2025) and upgraded automated system (2024). Solar panels provide excellent efficiency with average electric costs around $60/month. Includes 954 sq ft of unfinished walk-up attic space with excellent potential for future expansion, plus 954 sq ft of basement space. Minutes from trails, shopping, and dining.
MLSRV #927634
Jul 17, 2026
Sold
$463,000
$130/sq ft
Jun 14, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 2, 2026
Price Changed
$469,000
$132/sq ft
May 16, 2026
Listed
$479,000
$135/sq ft
MLSRV #919887
Oct 7, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Aug 21, 2025
Price Changed
$485,000
$137/sq ft
Aug 8, 2025
Listed
$490,000
$138/sq ft
NRVMLS #424942
Aug 21, 2025
Price Changed
$485,000
$137/sq ft
Aug 8, 2025
Listed
$490,000
$138/sq ft
MLSRV #890566
Sep 20, 2022
Sold
$433,600
$122/sq ft
Aug 14, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 5, 2022
Price Changed
$444,999
$125/sq ft
Jun 17, 2022
Listed
$450,000
$127/sq ft
MLSRV #838124
Oct 11, 2017
Sold
$284,500
$80/sq ft
Jun 1, 2017
Listed
$284,500
$80/sq ft
MLSRV #755607
Jul 28, 2010
Sold
$235,000
$66/sq ft
Mar 19, 2010
Listed
$238,500
$67/sq ft
MLSRV #746830
Jan 2, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jul 3, 2009
Listed
$249,950
$70/sq ft
MLSRV #307229
Sep 3, 2003
Sold
$180,000
$51/sq ft
Aug 16, 2003
Listed
$189,950
$54/sq ft
MLSRV #100100
Jun 20, 2001
Sold
$159,950
$45/sq ft
Apr 17, 2001
Listed
$162,500
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,609 (+12.4%)
$68,500 + $370,900
$439,400
2024
$4,992 (+8.5%)
$60,000 + $329,600
$389,600
2023
$4,602 (+20.3%)
$52,200 + $306,600
$358,800
2022
$3,825 (+3.5%)
$52,200 + $306,600
$358,800
2021
$3,696 (+3.4%)
$47,300 + $249,000
$296,300
2020
$3,575 (+4.1%)
$45,000 + $241,900
$286,900
2019
$3,434 (+6.4%)
$40,400 + $237,700
$278,100
2018
$3,226 (+15.3%)
$35,100 + $231,400
$266,500
2017
$2,797
$35,100 + $187,100
$222,200
2016
$2,800 (+3.4%)
$35,100 + $187,400
$222,500
2014
$2,709
$35,100 + $190,200
$225,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,986 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,147
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Roanoke City
APN
1350123
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 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
Feb 11, 2019 • Final
Residential electrical
Install roof-mounted solar modules for a grid-tied system on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
Jan 23, 2002 • Final
Electrical
Work on the electrical service.
Electrical
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
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Microwave Oven (Built In)
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,549
Year Built: 1948
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Side Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Size Square Feet: 9,147.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,360.68
Parcel Number: 135-0123
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump Electric
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fishburn Park
Middle Or Junior School: James Madison
High School: Patrick Henry
Location Information
Directions: Turn left on Mt. Vernon from Towers. Turn right on Center Hill. House on right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,147
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,986 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Roanoke City
APN: 1350123
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 927634
ListPrice: $469,000
Around this home
Schools
Fishburn Park Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
James Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Patrick Henry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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 100° 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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Historical weather
Roanoke, VA • 24015
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$447,000 – $541,000
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