Roanoke City property record for 520 Arbutus Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24014
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,031 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $109,950 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,025 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 403-0805 |
| Primary APN | 403-0805 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,848 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 826 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 826 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,031 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 520 ARBUTUS AVE SE |
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| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24014-1210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK 8 R RD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| 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.
520 Arbutus Ave SE, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2010.
Source: Roanoke City records, as of March 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 ARBUTUS AVE SE, ROANOKE, VA 24014-1210 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20084766 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000466 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 520 ARBUTUS AVE SE, ROANOKE, VA 24014-1210 |
| Document Number | 0000004650 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4650 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 516 ARBUTUS AVE ROANOKE VA 24018, ROANOKE, VA 24018 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 520 Arbutus Ave SE was $2,025.
Source: Roanoke City assessment roll, as of March 17, 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 | $2,025.00 | $166,000 Land $29,000 Building $137,000 | $166,000 Land $29,000 Building $137,000 |
| 2023 | $1,667.00 | $136,700 Land $20,900 Building $115,800 | $136,700 Land $20,900 Building $115,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 Arbutus Ave SE 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 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 520 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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