$325,000
Roanoke, VA 24016
MLS# 920683
4 beds | 0.4 baths | 3555 sqft
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Property Description
429 Elm Avenue SW is a beautifully preserved 1915 Victorian-style property in Roanoke's Old Southwest Historic District, offering 3,555 square feet of potential residential space on a 0.18-acre lot. Formerly occupied by the nonprofit On Our Own, the building is now vacant and nearly move-in ready, making it an excellent opportunity for owner-users, investors, or as a primary residence. Concept plans for 1st floor kitchen and 2nd floor master bath have been developed. The property features a wide front porch with original columns, rich woodwork throughout, large rooms with natural light, decorative fireplace, and a finished third-floor attic with vaulted ceilings. The basement provides bonus rooms and an ADA-accessible restroom, while a rear covered entry leads to rare off-street parking.
Details
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General Property Description
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Completed
Residential Type: Detached
Total Acreage: 0.18
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1140
Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1140
Lower Below Grd Fin SQFT: 750
Other Above Grd Fin SQFT: 525
Total Fnshd SqFt: 3555
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 2805
Grand Total Attached SQFT: 3555
Basement Y/N: Yes
Water Class: N/A
Total Unfin SQFT: 0
Prim. Covered Prking: N/A
Add'l Covered Prkng: Not Applicable
Uncovered Parking: Off Street Parking
Total Cov'd Prk Spc: 0
Year Built: 1915
Total Bdrm: 4
Total Bths: 0.4
Total H Baths: 4
Location, Tax & Legal
Major Area: 01 - City of Roanoke
Phase: 0
Lot: 4
Block: 4
Tax ID: 102-0116
Annual Taxes: 2389
Section: 0
Zoning Code: RM-1
POA Y/N: No
Area: 0130 - City of Roanoke - SW
Street Number: 429
Street Name: Elm
Street Suffix: AVE
Street Direction Sfx: SW
State/Province: VA
Zip Code: 24016
Subdivision: Old Southwest
Municipality: City of Roanoke
Elementary School: Highland Park
Middle School: James Madison
High School: William Fleming
Remarks & Misc
Directions: 429 Elm Avenue SW
Style of House
2 Story: 1
Limited Service
Not Limited Service: 1
Lot Description
Down Slope: 1
Construction
Wood: 1
Basement
Full: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Views
City: 1
Heating
Heat Pump Electric: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Fireplace
# Fireplaces: 1
Water Description
Public: 1
Sewer Description
Public Sewer: 1
Water Heater Type
Tank: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
Primary Bedrooms
Primary BR Upper Lvl: 1
Water Htr Energy
Natural Gas: 1
Bedrooms
BR Lower Level: 1
BR Upper Level: 3
Half Baths
Half Baths Entry Lvl: 2
Half Baths Lower Lvl: 1
Half Baths Upper Lvl: 1
Laundry
Laundry Upper Level: 1
Contract Information
Current Price: $325,000
Sold Price: $325,000
List Date: 2025-09-01
Status: Closed
Status Change Info
Ratified Contract Dt: 2025-09-25
Sold Date: 2025-11-03
Sold Price: $325,000
Property Features
Style of House: 2 Story
Limited Service: Not Limited Service
Lot Description: Down Slope
Construction: Wood
Basement: Full; Walk-Out Access
Heating: Heat Pump Electric
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Wood
Water Description: Public
Sewer Description: Public Sewer
Water Heater Type: Tank
Water Htr Energy: Natural Gas
Supplements
and well-positioned along Elm Avenue, with convenient access to dining, business, and community services. Potential uses subject to zoning approval include office, nonprofit, boutique retail, creative studio, or mixed-use live/work applications, this property offers historic character combined with modern functionality. Offered for sale at $325,000, 429 Elm Avenue SW presents a unique chance to own or occupy a historic gem in a prime location. PLEASE NOTE that the photos contain concept plans for potential conversion from office to single family use.
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Level | Remarks |
| Bedroom 1 | Upper | Upper | |
| Bedroom 2 | Upper | Upper | |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper | Upper | |
| Bedroom 4 | Lower | Lower | Basement Level |
Listing Office: VRC PROPERTIES LLC
Last Updated: November - 03 - 2025
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