Roanoke County property record for 3948 Bower Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,983 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,613 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 076.08-04-13 |
| Primary APN | 076.08-04-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,983 sqft Finished Area |
| Gross Area | 2,676 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 813 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 237 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 000029471 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3948 BOWER RD |
| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24018-2933 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LT 5 BLK 17 SEC 4 WINDSOR WEST |
| Legal Subdivision | WINDSOR WEST |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | WINDSOR HILLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 30702 |
3948 Bower Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Roanoke County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3948 BOWER RD, ROANOKE, VA 24018-2933 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SWBC MTG |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20198376 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE VA |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3948 BOWER RD, ROANOKE, VA 24018-2933 |
| Document Number | 0000008376 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 8376 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $245.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3948 BOWER RD ROANOKE VA 240182933, ROANOKE, VA 24018-2933 |
| Document Number | 8377 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 8377 |
| Name | SWBC MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 2, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE VA |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3948 BOWER RD, ROANOKE, VA 24018-2933 |
| Document Number | 0000011240 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11240 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1510 CAPEWOOD DR HUDDLESTON VA 241044283, HUDDLESTON, VA 24104-4283 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3948 Bower Rd was $3,613.
Source: Roanoke County assessment roll, as of August 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 | $3,613.00 | $350,800 Land $59,000 Building $291,800 | $350,800 Land $59,000 Building $291,800 |
| 2023 | $2,943.00 | $277,700 Land $50,000 Building $227,700 | $277,700 Land $50,000 Building $227,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3948 Bower Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 3948 Bower Rd 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 317 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 | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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