Roanoke City property record for 916 McDowell Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,600 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2016 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 212-0939 |
| Primary APN | 212-0939 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,350 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 916 MCDOWELL AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24016-1116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT W1 BLK 3 INGLESIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | CA & FLOSSIE B WEST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | W1 |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROANOKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2501 |
916 McDowell Ave NW is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Roanoke City records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 916 MCDOWELL AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-1116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Property Address | 916 MCDOWELL AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-1116 |
| Document Number | 0000000443 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 916 MCDOWELL AVE NW ROANOKE VA 240161116, ROANOKE, VA 24016-1116 |
| Document Number | 0000000443 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 443 |
| Name | HOMETRUST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28802-0010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 9, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 916 McDowell Ave NW was $1,600, down 18.7% 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 | $1,600.00 (-18.7%) | $131,200 (-) Land $15,100 Building $116,100 | $131,200 (-) Land $15,100 Building $116,100 |
| 2025 | $1,968.00 | $131,200 Land $15,100 Building $116,100 | $131,200 Land $15,100 Building $116,100 |
| 2023 | $1,542.00 | $100,300 Land $7,700 Building $92,600 | $100,300 Land $7,700 Building $92,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 916 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 916 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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