Roanoke City property record for 1040 Grayson Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,287 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,477 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,900 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,462 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 223-1502 |
| Primary APN | 223-1502 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,287 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,477 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 284 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1040 GRAYSON AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24017-3808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 8 RUGBY |
| Legal Subdivision | RUGBY LAND CORP SEC 08 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROANOKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Melrose-Rugby Historic District listed 2013 · 113 contributing resources · NRIS 13000645 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Roanoke City assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1040 GRAYSON AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24017-3808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 30019042 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Roanoke City assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Roanoke City |
| Unified School District | Roanoke City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,462.00 (+38.45%) | $119,900 (+38.45%) Land $17,600 Building $102,300 | $119,900 (+38.45%) Land $17,600 Building $102,300 |
| 2023 | $1,056.00 | $86,600 Land $9,700 Building $76,900 | $86,600 Land $9,700 Building $76,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 21, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2004–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.6% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY serves 182,700 people · EPA ID VA2770900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2020 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 455 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Shenandoah Telecommunications Company Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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