Roanoke County property record for 5385 Merriman Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,546 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.78 acres (33,977 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,910 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer Feb 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 086.12-01-19 |
| Primary APN | 086.12-01-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,546 sqft Finished Area |
| Gross Area | 3,706 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,546 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,977 sqft (0.78 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Deck Area | 276 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 000036750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5385 MERRIMAN RD |
| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24018-4221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LT E SUR FOR E L LESTER CAVE SPRING |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHCREST MERRIMAN SPRIN |
| Legal Lot Number | E |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAVE SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 30802 |
5385 Merriman Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Roanoke County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5385 MERRIMAN RD, ROANOKE, VA 24018-4221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ALCOVA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage USAA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201812338 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE VA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5385 MERRIMAN RD, ROANOKE, VA 24018-4221 |
| Document Number | 0000004065 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264065 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5385 MERRIMAN RD, ROANOKE, VA 24018-4221 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE VA |
| Property Address | 5385 MERRIMAN RD, ROANOKE, VA 24018-4221 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002328 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202102328 |
| Name | ALCOVA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROANOKE, VA 24011 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE VA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5385 MERRIMAN RD, ROANOKE, VA 24018-4221 |
| Document Number | 0000012338 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12338 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $180.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5385 MERRIMAN RD ROANOKE VA 240184221, ROANOKE, VA 24018-4221 |
| Document Number | 12339 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12339 |
| Name | USAA |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 20, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5385 Merriman Rd was $2,910, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Roanoke County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Roanoke County |
| Unified School District | Roanoke County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,910.00 (+5.66%) | $282,600 (+5.68%) Land $69,600 Building $213,000 | $282,600 Land $69,600 Building $213,000 |
| 2025 | $2,754.00 | $267,400 Land $69,600 Building $197,800 | |
| 2024 | $267,400 (+10.91%) Land $69,600 Building $197,800 | ||
| 2023 | $2,555.00 | $241,100 Land $62,400 Building $178,700 | $241,100 Land $62,400 Building $178,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5385 Merriman Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1981–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · rainfall accumulation |
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 5385 Merriman Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 265 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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