Salem City property record for 2137 Bruce Ave, Salem, VA 24153
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,030 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,754 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,117 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 213-2-5 |
| Primary APN | 213-2-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,030 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,030 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 260 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,754 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 55 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2137 BRUCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24153-5919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF |
| Legal Description | LT 10 BLK 2 ALTA VIEW |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA VIEW |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10502 |
2137 Bruce Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2008.
Source: Salem City records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2137 BRUCE AVE, SALEM, VA 24153-5919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0200801011 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2137 Bruce Ave was $2,117, up 119.4% from the year before.
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 | $2,117.00 (+119.38%) | $182,500 (+11.48%) Land $43,400 Building $139,100 | $182,500 (+11.48%) Land $43,400 Building $139,100 |
| 2025 | $965.00 | $163,700 Land $39,800 Building $123,900 | $163,700 Land $39,800 Building $123,900 |
| 2023 | $1,641.00 | $136,800 Land $36,200 Building $100,600 | $136,800 Land $36,200 Building $100,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2137 Bruce Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2003–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 2137 Bruce 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 290 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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