Roanoke City property record for 628 McDowell Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,550 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,848 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,198 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 212-1102 |
| Primary APN | 212-1102 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,550 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 | 4,848 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Street Address | 628 MCDOWELL AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24016-1226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 16 N S |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROANOKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 2501 |
The current owner of 628 McDowell Ave NW acquired it in September 2005.
Source: Roanoke City records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 628 MCDOWELL AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-1226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000654 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 628 McDowell Ave NW was $1,198, down 17.4% from the year before.
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 | $1,198.00 (-17.38%) | $98,200 (-) Land $13,700 Building $84,500 | $98,200 (-) Land $13,700 Building $84,500 |
| 2025 | $1,450.00 | $98,200 Land $13,700 Building $84,500 | $98,200 Land $13,700 Building $84,500 |
| 2023 | $1,053.00 | $66,100 Land $7,000 Building $59,100 | $66,100 Land $7,000 Building $59,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 628 McDowell 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 628 McDowell 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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