Roanoke City property record for 516 Rorer Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,280 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $943 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111-2506 |
| Primary APN | 111-2506 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 3,280 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 4,443 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 516 RORER AVE SW |
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| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24016-3604 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
| Local Zoning Code | I-1 |
| Legal Description | N PT LOTS 4-5 BLK 16 RORER |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROANOKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Southwest Historic District listed 1985 · 1,547 contributing resources · NRIS 85001349 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
516 Rorer Ave SW, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2023.
Source: Roanoke City records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 RORER AVE SW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-3604 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 230001141 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 516 RORER AVE SW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-3604 |
| Document Number | 0000001141 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230001141 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 502 RORER AVE SW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-3604 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 516 Rorer Ave SW was $943.
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 | $943.00 | $77,300 Land $12,300 Building $65,000 | $77,300 Land $12,300 Building $65,000 |
| 2023 | $803.00 | $65,900 Land $11,100 Building $54,800 | $65,900 Land $11,100 Building $54,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 516 Rorer Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 25 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 25 (1978–1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 25 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · 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.
The area around 516 Rorer Ave SW 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 137 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Cox Communications, T-Mobile.
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