Roanoke County property record for 3597 Absalom Smith Rd, Salem, VA 24153
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,607 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 4.98 acres (216,929 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $62,500 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,261 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016.03-01-04 |
| Primary APN | 016.03-01-04 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,607 sqft Finished Area |
| Gross Area | 3,257 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,649 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 141 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 216,929 sqft (4.98 acres) |
| Deck Area | 510 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 000003331 |
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| Street Address | 3597 ABSALOM SMITH RD |
| City | SALEM |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24153-3373 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | SUR FOR LARRY & LOIS NOWLIN MASONS COVE |
| Legal Subdivision | ABSALOM SMITH |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CATAWBA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 30100 |
3597 Absalom Smith Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Roanoke County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3597 ABSALOM SMITH RD, SALEM, VA 24153-3373 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20158208 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3597 Absalom Smith Rd was $2,261.
Source: Roanoke County assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Roanoke County |
| Unified School District | Roanoke County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,261.00 | $219,600 Land $60,400 Building $159,200 | $219,600 Land $60,400 Building $159,200 |
| 2023 | $1,840.00 | $173,600 Land $51,400 Building $122,200 | $173,600 Land $51,400 Building $122,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3597 Absalom Smith Rd 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 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 55 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 14 of 55 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2019 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 3597 Absalom Smith Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 69% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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