$299,000
OPEN SUN 1PM - 3PM

1129 Howbert Ave SW Roanoke, VA 24015

Wasena Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,944/month

Total Views 1,593
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,420 Sq Ft
$211 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Deck
  • Screened Porch
  • Mountain View
  • No HOA
  • Public Transportation

About This Home

Quiet Street. Walking distance to The Greenway and Wasena amenities, hiking trails. Walking distance to the Grandin area. Views of Mill Mountain from the large covered, private front porch. Move in ready w/fresh paint inside and outside. Updated kitchen w/granite countertops, stainless appliances including flat top cooktop, counter depth refrigerator, dishwasher. Light and bright w/ high ceilings, some transom windows, some tile in windows. Oak hardwood floors main level and upstairs. Double glass doors between LR/DR. Charm throughout. 2 parking spaces off the alley.

Last Listed By

Jane Metcalfe

MKB, REALTORS(r) License #0225044236 Listed on: 05/28/2025

MKB, REALTORS(r)

Open House Schedule

  • Sunday, June 01, 2025
    1:00 to 3:00 pm
    6/1/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:00
    6/1/2025 3:00:00 PM +00:00

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,240

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Property is zoned RM-1

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,420 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Screened Porch
  • Mountain Views
  • Partial Basement
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Wasena Elementary School
  • James Madison Middle School
  • Patrick Henry High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 17 / 19

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wasena Subdivision

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,240

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Forced Air Electric, Zoned Heat
  • Type: Residential
  • Has Basement: Partial Basement
  • Major Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Disposer, Down Draft Ventilation, Range Electric, Refrigerator
  • Cooling System: Central Cooling, Zoned Cooling
  • Outside Features: Covered Porch, Deck, Screened Porch
  • Views: Mountain
  • AddlCoveredPrkng: Not Applicable
  • BedroomsBRUpperLevel: 3
  • CondoAssocYN: No
  • EntryAboveGrdFin Sq Ft: 716.00
  • ExteriorDoors: Insulated Storm, Wood
  • FullBathsFullBathsUpperLvl: 1
  • Grand Total Attached S Q F T: 2136
  • HalfBathsHalfBathsEntryLvl: 1
  • Internet Access: Cable
  • InternetAccessCurntInternetProv: Cox
  • LaundryLaundryLowerLevel: 1
  • Major Area: 01 - City of Roanoke
  • MasterBedroomsMasterBRUpperLvl: 1
  • Hoa2 Or Poa: No
  • PrimCoveredPrking: N/A
  • Residential Type: Detached
  • Style Of House: 1.5 Story
  • SubdivisionMap: Wasena
  • Total Above Grd Fin S Q F T: 1420
  • TotalBdrm: 3
  • TotalBths: 1.10
  • TotalFBaths: 1
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1420.00
  • TotalHBaths: 1
  • TotalUnfin Sq Ft: 716.00
  • UncoveredNumberSpaces: 2.00
  • Uncovered Parking: Off Street Parking
  • Unfinished Attached S Q F T Lower Below Grd Unfin S Q F T: 716.00
  • UpperAboveGrdFin Sq Ft: 704.00
  • Water Class: N/A
  • Water Htr Energy: Electric
  • YardSign: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement YN: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Porch: Rear Porch

Utilities

  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
  • Water Description: Public Water
  • Water Heater Type: Tank

Association/Amenities

  • Misc Features: Cable TV

Schools

  • Elementary School: Wasena
  • Middle School: James Madison
  • High School: Patrick Henry

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Total Acreage: 0.14
  • Lot: 17
  • ZoningCode: RM-1

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1925

Tax Info

  • Taxes (6 mo): 3240.00
  • FILLTAXID: 1231017

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wasena
  • HighSchool: Patrick Henry
  • Middle School: James Madison

Map

Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,317 $256,300 $41,000 $215,300
2023 $3,317 $224,000 $38,000 $186,000
2022 $2,535 $193,700 $31,000 $162,700
2021 $2,297 $174,900 $29,000 $145,900
2020 $2,148 $163,800 $26,000 $137,800
2019 $2,047 $155,500 $21,400 $134,100
2018 $2,000 $151,600 $21,400 $130,200
2017 $1,845 $146,800 $21,400 $125,400
2016 $1,807 $143,700 $21,400 $122,300
2015 $1,653 $143,700 $21,400 $122,300
2014 $1,653 $145,500 $21,400 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $299,000 -- $211 / Sq Ft
Source: Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Gift Deed -- None Available
Deed $150,000 None Available
Foreclosure Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $120,000 New Conventional
Closed $116,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $119,960 New Conventional
Previous Owner $11,128 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 917707

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1231017