Salem City property record for 1237 Carolina Ave, Salem, VA 24153
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,389 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.365 acres (15,899 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $219,950 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,720 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 197-3-18.2 |
| Primary APN | 197-3-18.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,389 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 916 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 916 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,899 sqft (0.365 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1237 CAROLINA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24153-5243 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF |
| Legal Description | LT 2 0.365 AC BEAR HOLLOW |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAR HOLLOW |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2091 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
1237 Carolina Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2006.
Source: Salem City records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 CAROLINA AVE, SALEM, VA 24153-5243 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20064456 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1237 Carolina Ave was $3,720.
Source: Salem City assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Salem City |
| Unified School District | Salem City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,720.00 | $320,700 Land $49,800 Building $270,900 | $320,700 Land $49,800 Building $270,900 |
| 2023 | $2,865.00 | $238,800 Land $41,500 Building $197,300 | $238,800 Land $41,500 Building $197,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1237 Carolina Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 48 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 48 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2018 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 1237 Carolina Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF SALEM serves 24,346 people · EPA ID VA2775300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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