Salem City property record for 2153 Bruce Ave, Salem, VA 24153
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,025 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,582 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 213-2-8 |
| Primary APN | 213-2-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,025 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 513 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 299 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 299 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2153 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 13 BLK 2 ALTA VIEW |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA VIEW |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10502 |
2153 Bruce Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Salem City records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2153 BRUCE AVE, SALEM, VA 24153-5919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM FIRST FCU |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FREEDOM FIRST CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231570 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2153 BRUCE AVE, SALEM, VA 24153-5919 |
| Document Number | 0000001570 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 304 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230001570 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | HOMESTEAD SETTLEMENT SERVICES, HOMESTEAD STLMT SVCS LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $117.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2153 BRUCE AVE, SALEM, VA 24153-5919 |
| Document Number | 0000001571 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 200001571 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2153 BRUCE AVE, SALEM, VA 24153-5919 |
| Document Number | 0000003435 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 304 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210003435 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $197.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2153 BRUCE AVE, SALEM, VA 24153-5919 |
| Document Number | 0000003436 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210003436 |
| Name | FREEDOM FIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SALEM, VA 24153 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM CITY VA |
| Property Address | 2153 BRUCE AVE, SALEM, VA 24153-5919 |
| Document Number | 0000001128 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2153 BRUCE AVE SALEM VA 241535919, SALEM, VA 24153-5919 |
| Document Number | 0000001128 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1128 |
| Name | FREEDOM FIRST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ROANOKE, VA 24019 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 2153 Bruce Ave was $2,582.
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 | $2,582.00 | $222,600 Land $43,000 Building $179,600 | $222,600 Land $43,000 Building $179,600 |
| 2023 | $1,915.00 | $159,600 Land $35,800 Building $123,800 | $159,600 Land $35,800 Building $123,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2153 Bruce 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 |
| 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 2153 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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