Roanoke City property record for 703 McDowell Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,014 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,787 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $991 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 212-0611 |
| Primary APN | 212-0611 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,014 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 338 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 338 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,787 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Street Address | 703 MCDOWELL AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24016-1227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 BLK 2 ING |
| Legal Subdivision | INGLESIDE LAND COMPANY MAP |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROANOKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2501 |
703 McDowell Ave NW is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2007.
Source: Roanoke City records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1547 WESTSIDE BLVD NW, ROANOKE, VA 24017-2221 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 200714827 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 703 McDowell Ave NW was $991.
Source: Roanoke City assessment roll, as of March 17, 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 | $991.00 | $81,300 Land $13,700 Building $67,600 | $81,300 Land $13,700 Building $67,600 |
| 2023 | $660.00 | $54,100 Land $7,000 Building $47,100 | $54,100 Land $7,000 Building $47,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 703 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 703 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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