Roanoke City property record for 538 Walnut Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,352 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,549 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,791 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 403-1215 |
| Primary APN | 403-1215 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,549 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 296 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Street Address | 538 WALNUT AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24014-1230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 28 R G & W |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROANOKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| 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 538 Walnut Ave SE acquired it in February 2008.
Source: Roanoke City records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 WALNUT AVE SE, ROANOKE, VA 24014-1230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 8, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001793 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 538 Walnut Ave SE was $2,791.
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 | $2,791.00 | $228,800 Land $41,400 Building $187,400 | $228,800 Land $41,400 Building $187,400 |
| 2023 | $2,182.00 | $178,900 Land $29,800 Building $149,100 | $178,900 Land $29,800 Building $149,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 Walnut Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 132 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 |
| 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 538 Walnut 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.6% 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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