Roanoke City property record for 409 McDowell Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,018 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,611 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jul 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $2,048 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 202-2502 |
| Primary APN | 202-2502 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,018 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,611 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 409 MCDOWELL AVE NW |
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| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24016-1313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-1 |
| Legal Description | LT 2 BLK 1 SEC 5 GAINSBORO DEV |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROANOKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2502 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Roanoke Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2013 · 19 contributing resources · NRIS 13000647 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
409 McDowell Ave NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1992.
Source: Roanoke City records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 409 MCDOWELL AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-1313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 409 McDowell Ave NW was $2,048.
Source: Roanoke City assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Roanoke City |
| Unified School District | Roanoke City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,048.00 | $167,900 Land $17,500 Building $150,400 | $167,900 Land $17,500 Building $150,400 |
| 2023 | $1,639.00 | $134,400 Land $12,500 Building $121,900 | $134,400 Land $12,500 Building $121,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 409 McDowell Ave NW 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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 409 McDowell Ave NW 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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