Roanoke City property record for 545 Rutherford Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 703 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,787 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $366 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 202-1521 |
| Primary APN | 202-1521 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 703 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 4,787 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 94 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Street Address | 545 RUTHERFORD AVE NW |
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| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24016-1201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 32 BLK 17 N S |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROANOKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 2501 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Roanoke Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2013 · 19 contributing resources · NRIS 13000647 |
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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 545 Rutherford Ave NW acquired it in January 2004.
Source: Roanoke City records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 HERSHBERGER RD NW, ROANOKE, VA 24012-2444 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2004 |
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| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 545 Rutherford Ave NW was $366.
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 | $366.00 | $30,000 Land $13,700 Building $16,300 | $30,000 Land $13,700 Building $16,300 |
| 2023 | $223.00 | $18,300 Land $7,000 Building $11,300 | $18,300 Land $7,000 Building $11,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 545 Rutherford Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 6 in force |
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 545 Rutherford Ave NW 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 500 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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