701 McDowell Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016 Property Records

Roanoke City property record for 701 McDowell Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,036 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$43,500 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$832 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Line of Credit
Jun 2023 Sale
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN212-0612

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN212-0612

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,370 sqft Finished Area
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,036 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area156 sqft
Patio Area104 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address701 MCDOWELL AVE NW
CityROANOKE
StateVA
Zip24016-1227
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRM-1
Legal DescriptionLOT 12 BLK 2 ING
Legal SubdivisionINGLESIDE LAND COMPANY SEC 2
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionROANOKE CITY VA
Township / Civil DivisionROANOKE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract2501

Owner

701 McDowell Ave NW is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2023.

Source: Roanoke City records, as of March 16, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address3317 FLEMING AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24012-2932
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 24, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
VALLEYSTAR CU
Jun 7, 2023Deed, Transfer
PRIORITY TITLE AND SETTLEMENT LL, PRIORITY TITLE & SETTLEMENT
Mar 20, 2023Foreclosure
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO
Jun 11, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST CHOICE TITLE AND SETTLEMEN, FIRST CHOICE TITLE & SETTLEMEN
Jan 2, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
SERVICELINK
Nov 26, 2019Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 7, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 7, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 20, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number230004533
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionROANOKE CITY VA
Property Address701 MCDOWELL AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-1227
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2023
Title CompanySAFE SETTLEMENT AND TITLE, SWA SETTLEMENT AND TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000000961
DateJan 24, 2022
Instrument220000961
Lender
NameVALLEYSTAR CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMARTINSVILLE, VA 24115
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

June 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionROANOKE CITY VA
Recording DateJun 7, 2023
Property Address701 MCDOWELL AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-1227
Document Number0000004533
Instrument DateJun 2, 2023
Instrument230004533
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2023
Title CompanyPRIORITY TITLE AND SETTLEMENT LL, PRIORITY TITLE & SETTLEMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$21.75
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address3317 FLEMING AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24012-2932

March 2023: Foreclosure

Document TypeForeclosure
JurisdictionROANOKE CITY VA
Recording DateMar 20, 2023
Property Address701 MCDOWELL AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-1227
Document Number0000002063
Instrument DateMar 15, 2023
Instrument230002063
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2023
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$20.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6139 CAROLINA TRL, ROANOKE, VA 24019-4575

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionROANOKE CITY VA
Recording DateJun 11, 2020
Property Address701 MCDOWELL AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-1227
Document Number0000005845
Instrument DateJun 10, 2020
Instrument5845
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 3, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST CHOICE TITLE AND SETTLEMEN, FIRST CHOICE TITLE & SETTLEMEN

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$38.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Partnership
Address410 1ST ST SW ROANOKE VA 240111904, ROANOKE, VA 24011-1904
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

January 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionROANOKE CITY VA
Recording DateJan 2, 2020
Property Address701 MCDOWELL AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-1227
Document Number0000000028
Instrument DateDec 16, 2019
Instrument28
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2020
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$10.49
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address410 1ST ST SW ROANOKE VA 240111904, ROANOKE, VA 24011-1904

November 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionROANOKE CITY VA
Recording DateNov 26, 2019
Property Address701 MCDOWELL AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-1227
Document Number0000011960
Instrument DateOct 17, 2019
Instrument11960
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedDec 10, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$13.11
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5000 PLANO PKWY CARROLLTON TX 750104900, CARROLLTON, TX 75010-4900
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 701 McDowell Ave NW was $832.

Source: Roanoke City assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
MunicipalityRoanoke City
Unified School DistrictRoanoke City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$832.00$68,200 Land $13,700 Building $54,500$68,200 Land $13,700 Building $54,500
2023$495.00$40,600 Land $7,000 Building $33,600$40,600 Land $7,000 Building $33,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 701 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 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.

Wildfire

The area around 701 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY
serves 182,700 people · EPA ID VA2770900
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jan 2020
Haloacetic acids
resolved · Jul 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 500 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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