Salem City property record for 408 Front Ave, Salem, VA 24153
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $29,500 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,509 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 216-1-5 |
| Primary APN | 216-1-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Flood Plain/Flood Zone |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 408 FRONT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24153-6142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF |
| Legal Description | LTS 8 & 9 SEC 17 SALEM DEVELOPMENT CO |
| Legal Subdivision | SALEM |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-9 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3046 |
| Census Tract | 10502 |
408 Front Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2011.
Source: Salem City records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5949 SADDLERIDGE RD, ROANOKE, VA 24018-4627 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20111293 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 408 Front Ave was $1,509.
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 | $1,509.00 | $130,100 Land $38,300 Building $91,800 | $130,100 Land $38,300 Building $91,800 |
| 2023 | $1,208.00 | $100,700 Land $30,200 Building $70,500 | $100,700 Land $30,200 Building $70,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 408 Front Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 21, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 162 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 162 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 408 Front 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 211 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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