Roanoke City property record for 516 Arbutus Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,176 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,934 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 403-0804 |
| Primary APN | 403-0804 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,176 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,996 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 343 sqft |
| Patio Area | 392 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 516 ARBUTUS AVE SE |
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| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24014-1210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK 8 R RD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROANOKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Riverland Historic District listed 2013 · 192 contributing resources · NRIS 13000646 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 516 Arbutus Ave SE acquired it in July 2005.
Source: Roanoke City records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 ARBUTUS AVE SE, ROANOKE, VA 24014-1210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010718 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 516 Arbutus Ave SE was $2,934.
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 | $2,934.00 | $240,500 Land $33,100 Building $207,400 | $240,500 Land $33,100 Building $207,400 |
| 2023 | $2,222.00 | $182,200 Land $20,900 Building $161,300 | $182,200 Land $20,900 Building $161,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 516 Arbutus Ave SE in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 132 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 21 of 132 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2018 · 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 516 Arbutus Ave SE is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 346 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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