Roanoke City property record for 944 McDowell Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,281 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,645 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $756 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 212-0902 |
| Primary APN | 212-0902 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,281 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,645 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 284 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 944 MCDOWELL AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | ROANOKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24016-1116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 BLK 5 MOORMAN |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROANOKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2501 |
944 McDowell Ave NW is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2021.
Source: Roanoke City records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 944 MCDOWELL AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-1116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 210000403 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROANOKE CITY VA |
| Property Address | 944 MCDOWELL AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-1116 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 944 MCDOWELL AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA 24016-1116 |
| Document Number | 0000002595 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 240002595 |
| Name | FREEDOM FIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ROANOKE, VA 24019 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 944 McDowell Ave NW was $756.
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 | $756.00 | $62,000 Land $15,100 Building $46,900 | $62,000 Land $15,100 Building $46,900 |
| 2023 | $492.00 | $40,400 Land $7,700 Building $32,700 | $40,400 Land $7,700 Building $32,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 944 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 944 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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