Roanoke City property record for 1506 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,748 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,904 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $182,500 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,669 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103-1202 |
| Primary APN | 103-1202 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,748 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Lot Area | 8,904 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 135 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1506 FRANKLIN RD SW |
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| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24016-5207 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | S PT LOT 1 & N PT 2 O S SEC SW 4 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ANDREW W HULL & NELLIE D LEONA |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROANOKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Southwest Historic District listed 1985 · 1,547 contributing resources · NRIS 85001349 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 1506 Franklin Rd SW acquired it in May 2012.
Source: Roanoke City records, as of March 16, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1502 FRANKLIN RD SW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-5234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000002168 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 2, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004261 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1506 Franklin Rd SW was $3,669.
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 | $3,669.00 | $300,800 Land $108,200 Building $192,600 | $300,800 Land $108,200 Building $192,600 |
| 2023 | $3,636.00 | $283,400 Land $95,400 Building $188,000 | $283,400 Land $95,400 Building $188,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1506 Franklin Rd SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 151 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 151 (1978–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2018 |
| 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.
The area around 1506 Franklin Rd SW has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | 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 156 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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