Roanoke City property record for 816 James St SW, Roanoke, VA 24015
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,252 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $124,000 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,555 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 132-2311 |
| Primary APN | 132-2311 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,252 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 392 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 816 JAMES ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24015-5108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-1 |
| Legal Description | N 60 FT LOTS 12-13 VA HGTS SECT 1 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA HEIGHTS CORP SEC 01 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12-13 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROANOKE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Norwich Historic District listed 2024 · 116 contributing resources · NRIS 100010835 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Roanoke City records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 816 JAMES ST SW, ROANOKE, VA 24015-5108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 110006814 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Property Address | 816 JAMES ST SW, ROANOKE, VA 24015-5108 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, ACQUISION TTL & SETMNT AGCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000005529 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210005529 |
| Name | EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
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 | $2,555.00 (+15.56%) | $209,500 (+15.55%) Land $53,900 Building $155,600 | $209,500 (+15.55%) Land $53,900 Building $155,600 |
| 2023 | $2,211.00 | $181,300 Land $37,500 Building $143,800 | $181,300 Land $37,500 Building $143,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 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.
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 346 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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