Roanoke City property record for 520 Rorer Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
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| Details | 27,700 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.663 acres (28,898 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,267 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111-2505 |
| Primary APN | 111-2505 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 27,700 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
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| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 28,898 sqft (0.663 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 520 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 | LOTS 8 & 9 & PT LOTS 5-7 RORER BLK 16 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-9 9 |
| 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.
Source: Roanoke City assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 502 RORER AVE SW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-3604 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 230001141 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 520 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 |
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 | $4,267.00 (+15.86%) | $349,800 (+15.87%) Land $79,500 Building $270,300 | $349,800 (+15.87%) Land $79,500 Building $270,300 |
| 2023 | $3,683.00 | $301,900 Land $72,300 Building $229,600 | $301,900 Land $72,300 Building $229,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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| 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.
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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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY serves 182,700 people · EPA ID VA2770900 |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
|---|---|
| Shenandoah Telecommunications Company Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Cox Communications, T-Mobile USA.
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