$2,957 Closing Credit¹
#916722, Listing office: EDWIN C HALL ASSOCIATES INC
$240,000 List price
1523 Rorer Ave SW Roanoke, VA 24016
$2,850
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,788 sqft
0.1 acres
$134 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1523 Rorer Ave SW
This spacious, 2 story brick foursquare is conveniently located just minutes away from downtown, parks and the greenway & is ready to become your Home or next Investment Property! This 4 bedroom home features tall ceilings and timeless character throughout with room to expand with an unfinished attic and basement. Relax on the covered front porch or enjoy the level yard knowing that many updates were just done! 2025: New roof, several new baseboard heaters, replacement windows, all new plumbing throughout, new flue/chimney liner. Don't miss out on this one!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard
StatusActive
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
Size1,788 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.13 Acres
Year builtNew Const., 1905
ParkingNot Applicable, N/A, Off Street Parking
MLS #918117
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Vinyl, Wood
- Interior: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan, Storage
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Not Applicable, N/A, Off Street Parking
- Exterior: Covered Porch
- Architectural Style: 2 Story, Foursquare
- Heating: Baseboard
- Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $240,000
- Price/SqFt: $134
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,325
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level
- Directions: From downtown, take Campbell Ave. going west. Take Patterson Ave. R on 15th St. SW. L on Rorer. Home is on the Right.
- Year Built: 1905
- Living Area: 1,788 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.13 Acres
- MLS Number: 918117
- Office Name: DIVINE FOG REALTY COMPANY LLC- ROANOKE
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,400 | $1,325 |
| 2023 | $78,600 | $958 |
| 2022 | $72,300 | $882 |
| 2021 | $62,500 | $762 |
| 2020 | $61,600 | $890 |
| 2019 | $52,300 | $694 |
| 2018 | $45,500 | $694 |
| 2017 | $45,500 | $598 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Hurt Park Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.1 mi
•1525 Salem Ave SW
5
Virginia Heights Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•1210 Amherst St SW
5
Wasena Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•1125 Sherwood Ave SW
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $23,587. Typical income of Roanoke, VA residents is less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
76%
<35k
23%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
55%
Single, No Kids
32%
Single, with Kids
7%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
UFC
NHRA Drag Racing- Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Big Lots
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Burger King
Golden Corral
Popeyes
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Kia
Dodge
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Adult Standards- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
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Frequently asked questions
About 1523 Rorer Ave SW
The listing price of 1523 Rorer Ave SW property is $240,000.
The property 1523 Rorer Ave SW is a house located in Roanoke, Virginia, 24016.
Active Listing: 1523 Rorer Ave SW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1523 Rorer Ave SW are: Hurt Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Virginia Heights Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Wasena Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lucy Addison Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Woodrow Wilson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), James Madison Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Patrick Henry High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), William Fleming High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Northside High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,325 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1523 Rorer Ave SW has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1523 Rorer Ave SW is 1,788 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1523 Rorer Ave SW is 1905.
This home is located at 1523 Rorer Ave SW in Roanoke, VA and zip code 24016 in the Hurt Park neighborhood. This 1,788 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $240,000.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Roanoke, VA there were more than 76 sold above asking price, over 61 sold below and more than 55 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Roanoke, VA between April and May 2025 increased by 28.1%. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 9 days, the median list price was $284,840.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.