Roanoke City property record for 656 Elm Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
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| Details | 5,553 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,631 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 112-0702 |
| Primary APN | 112-0702 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 5,553 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
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| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 656 ELM AVE SW |
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| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24016-3822 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
| Local Zoning Code | CN |
| Legal Description | NEW LOT A BLK 4 LEWIS RESERVE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROANOKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
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.
656 Elm Ave SW, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2024 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Roanoke City records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 ELM AVE SW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-3822 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 240002871 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Property Address | 656 ELM AVE SW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-3822 |
| Document Number | 0000002871 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 2668 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 240002871 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Title Company | CENTURY TITLE COMPANY, CENTURY TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $302.00 |
| 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 | 656 ELM AVE SW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-3822 |
| Document Number | 0000002872 |
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| Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 240002872 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 656 Elm Ave SW was $6,631.
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 | $6,631.00 | $543,600 Land $61,600 Building $482,000 | $543,600 Land $61,600 Building $482,000 |
| 2023 | $5,793.00 | $474,900 Land $53,300 Building $421,600 | $474,900 Land $53,300 Building $421,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 656 Elm Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 656 Elm Ave SW 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 398 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 |
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