Roanoke City property record for 1609 Wise Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24013
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,918 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,099 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 421-0620 |
| Primary APN | 421-0620 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,450 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 4,918 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Patio Area | 286 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1609 WISE AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24013-1329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 RKE BLDG & INV |
| Legal Subdivision | ROANOKE BLDG ASSOCIATION & INV |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROANOKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 2600 |
1609 Wise Ave SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2006.
Source: Roanoke City records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 WISE AVE SE, ROANOKE, VA 24013-1329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 60000283 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1609 Wise Ave SE was $1,099.
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 | $1,099.00 | $90,100 Land $14,800 Building $75,300 | $90,100 Land $14,800 Building $75,300 |
| 2023 | $872.00 | $71,500 Land $10,000 Building $61,500 | $71,500 Land $10,000 Building $61,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 Wise Ave SE in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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 1609 Wise Ave SE 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 444 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber, Verizon.
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