$254,000
SOLD APR 23, 2026

36 N Bruffey St Salem, VA 24153

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,046 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 23, 2026

$243 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

63 on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot
  • Cottage
  • Detached Carport Space

About This Home

As of April 2026

Gorgeous Salem, Virginia cottage offering true one-level living with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, ideally located on a quiet, tree-lined street within walking distance to Salem's Duck Pond, restaurants, and shops. The home features fresh interior paint, updated light fixtures, a re-glazed bathtub, replacement windows, an architectural-grade roof, gas heat, and central air. Gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout the living room, dining room, and bedrooms, with charming built-in corner cabinets in the dining room. The basement offers generous square footage and excellent storage, providing clear potential for future expansion.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Belcher

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ROANOKE License #0225259605 Listed on: 01/05/2026

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ROANOKE

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheryl Cowher

LONG & FOSTER - ROANOKE OFFICE License #0225230277

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,241

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • Detached Carport Space

Home Design

  • 1,046 Sq Ft Home
  • Cottage

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level

Schools

  • West Salem Elementary School
  • Andrew Lewis Middle School
  • Salem High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,241

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Heating System: Radiator Gas Heat
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Has Basement: Partial
  • Major Appliances: Dishwasher, Range Hood
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Outside Features: Fenced Yard, Paved Driveway, Shed(s)
  • Views: Mountain(s)
  • BedroomsBREntryLevel: 3
  • CondoAssocYN: No
  • EntryAboveGrdFin Sq Ft: 1046.00
  • LaundryLaundryEntryLevel: 1
  • Major Area: 03 - City of Salem
  • Hoa2 Or Poa: No
  • PrimCoveredPrking: Carport Detached
  • Residential Type: Detached
  • Style Of House: Cottage
  • Total Above Grd Fin S Q F T: 1046
  • TotalBdrm: 3
  • TotalBths: 1.00
  • TotalFBaths: 1
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1046.00
  • Water Class: N/A
  • YardSign: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement YN: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Porch: Covered Porch

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Level
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Total Acreage: 0.20
  • Lot: 6A

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1937

Tax Info

  • Taxes (6 mo): 2241.14

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: West Salem
  • HighSchool: Salem High
  • Middle School: Andrew Lewis

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 5, 2026
Closed on
Apr 21, 2026
Sold by
Laurie Mann
Bought by
Settino Christopher and Settino Erica
Seller's Agent
Michael Belcher
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ROANOKE
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Cowher
LONG & FOSTER - ROANOKE OFFICE
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$254,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-4.15%
Views
267

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
34.65%
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Outstanding Balance
$124,000
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$134,575

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2023
Closed on
Apr 27, 2023
Sold by
Riddle Patrick W and Riddle Janet H
Bought by
Mann Trey and Mann Laurie
Seller's Agent
Patrick Wilkinson
WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS(r)- LAKE
Buyer's Agent
Michael Belcher
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ROANOKE
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$217,250
Premium/Discount to List
$18,250
9.17%
Views
75

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.37%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2019
Closed on
May 22, 2019
Sold by
Akers Stephen M
Bought by
Riddle Patrick W and Riddle Janet H
Seller's Agent
TERESA E FANT
MKB, REALTORS(r) - SALEM
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Wilkinson
WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS(r)- LAKE
List Price
$147,000
Sold Price
$147,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.53%
Original Mortgage
$117,600
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2018
Sold by
Chelf Akers Gordon Lynn and Chelf Akers Sandra
Bought by
Akers Stephen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2010
Sold by
Mel Properties Llc
Bought by
Akers Gordon Lynn and Akers Sandra Chelf

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2006
Sold by
Lockhart Michael C and Lockhart Ellen R
Bought by
Mel Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2005
Sold by
Thomas Grace Jean
Bought by
Lockhart Michael C and Lockhart Ellen R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,200
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $254,000 First American Title
Bargain Sale Deed $217,250 Pike Title
Deed $147,000 Fidelity National Ttl Ins Co
Gift Deed -- None Available
Deed $144,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Gift Deed -- None Available
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $124,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $117,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $88,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/23/2026 04/23/26 Sold $254,000 -2.3% $243 / Sq Ft
03/09/2026 03/09/26 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2026 02/11/26 Price Changed $260,000 -1.9% $249 / Sq Ft
01/05/2026 01/05/26 For Sale $265,000 +22.0% $253 / Sq Ft
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Sold $217,250 +9.2% $190 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/10/2023 04/10/23 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2023 04/05/23 For Sale $199,000 +35.4% $174 / Sq Ft
06/04/2019 06/04/19 Sold $147,000 0.0% $129 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/14/2019 04/14/19 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2019 04/09/19 For Sale $147,000 -- $129 / Sq Ft
Source: Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $1,084 $183,700 $44,700 $139,000
2024 $1,028 $171,300 $43,200 $128,100
2023 $1,721 $143,400 $40,800 $102,600
2022 $1,542 $128,500 $36,000 $92,500
2021 $1,398 $116,500 $33,600 $82,900
2020 $1,344 $112,000 $31,200 $80,800
2019 $1,316 $109,700 $31,200 $78,500
2018 $1,281 $108,600 $31,200 $77,400
2017 $1,271 $107,700 $31,200 $76,500
2016 $1,271 $107,700 $31,200 $76,500
2015 $1,302 $110,300 $30,000 $80,300
2014 $1,302 $110,300 $30,000 $80,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Belcher

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Michael Belcher

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ROANOKE

    (540) 314-5855

    23 in this area

    277 Total Sales

    Michael Belcher
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Cheryl Cowher

    LONG & FOSTER - ROANOKE OFFICE

    (540) 798-4976

    5 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Cheryl Cowher
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  • Patrick Wilkinson

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Patrick Wilkinson

    WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS(r)- LAKE

    (540) 777-7000

    25 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Patrick Wilkinson
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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    TERESA E FANT

    MKB, REALTORS(r) - SALEM

    (540) 375-9000

    14 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    TERESA E FANT
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Map

Source: Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 923704

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®

APN: 125-3-7

Virginia Salem City County Salem 24153

36 N Bruffey St, Salem, VA

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