1218 Rorer Ave SW

3,221 Sq. Ft.
$23 / Sq. Ft.
3,221
Sq. Ft.
$23
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Investor opportunity with incredible potential! Classic early-20th-century brick home full of character and original architectural details, ready for renovation and restoration. Featuring a spacious layout with tall ceilings, a large foyer, generous living and dining areas, four bedrooms upstairs, and an unfinished attic offering additional possibilities. Situated on a level lot with off-street parking and a covered carport, the property is centrally located just minutes from downtown, Grandin Court,...Investor opportunity with incredible potential! Classic early-20th-century brick home full of character and original architectural details, ready for renovation and restoration. Featuring a spacious layout with tall ceilings, a large foyer, generous living and dining areas, four bedrooms upstairs, and an unfinished attic offering additional possibilities. Situated on a level lot with off-street parking and a covered carport, the property is centrally located just minutes from downtown, Grandin Court, shopping, and dining. This property presents a great opportunity for investors or buyers ready to bring new life to a character-filled home. Property will require significant renovation and is being sold as-is.
  1. Listed by RACHEL HALE • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ROANOKE

Property Details for 1218 Rorer Avenue Southwest

Architectural Style
Foursquare
Subdivision Name
N/A
Covered Spaces
1.0
LISTING UPDATED: 04/01/2026 09:57 AM

Property Details for 1218 Rorer Avenue Southwest

StatusClosed
MLS #925141
Days on Market3
Taxes$2,880 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
CountyRoanoke Independent City

Location

Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ROANOKE, RACHEL HALE

Sold By MKB, REALTORS®, AMANDA OSTRANDER

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Building Information for 1218 Rorer Avenue Southwest

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

Payment Calculator

$604 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$364

Property Taxes

$240

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1218 Rorer Avenue Southwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Civic Center, Orange Ave. W to L on 10th Street, R on Salem Ave., L on 11th Street to R on Rorer, home on L.
  • MLS Area Major: 0130 - City of Roanoke - SW
  • City: Roanoke
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Postal Code: 24016
  • County Or Parish: City of Roanoke
  • MLS Area Minor: 0130 - City of Roanoke - SW
  • General Property Description - Water Class: N/A
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Parcel Number: 121-2805
  • Tax Block: 33
  • Tax Lot: 12-13
  • Tax Tract Or Section: 0
  • Tax Amount: $2,880
  • Location Legal Taxes - Phase: $7
  • Location Legal Taxes - Annual Taxes: $2,880
  • Location Legal Taxes - Section: 0
  • Location Legal Taxes - POA YN: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hurt Park
  • Middle Or Junior School: James Madison
  • High School: Patrick Henry
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3221.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6534.0
  • General Property Description - Total Acreage: 0.15
  • General Property Description - Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1123.0
  • General Property Description - Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 899.0
  • General Property Description - Other Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • General Property Description - Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 2022.0
  • General Property Description - Grand Total Attached SQFT: 3221.0
  • General Property Description - Total Unfin SQFT: 1199.0
  • Lot Description - Level Lot: Yes
  • Unfinished Attached SQFT - Upper Above Grd Unfin SQFT: 300.0
  • Unfinished Attached SQFT - Lower Below Grd Unfin SQFT: 899.0
Property and Assessments
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Description - Property Sub - Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • General Property Description - Construction Status: Completed
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Description - Public Water: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Porch
  • Exterior Features - Covered Porch: Yes
Interior Features
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Radiator Gas Heat
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Baths Total: 2.0
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Description - Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace - Living Room: Yes
  • Laundry - Laundry Lower Level: 1
  • Laundry - Laundry Upper Level: 0
  • Laundry - Laundry Other Level: 0
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 7
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Lower
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 9
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Entry

Property History for 1218 Rorer Avenue Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 20, 2026

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #925141

$75,000
Mar 5, 2026

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #925141

Mar 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #925141

$60,000
Mar 10, 2023

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

$150,000
Mar 9, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1507567060

$150,000

+22.0% / yr

Feb 10, 2023

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

Jan 27, 2023

Price Change

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

$168,900
Jan 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

$155,000
Jan 18, 2023

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

Jan 9, 2023

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

$168,900
Jan 3, 2023

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

Oct 18, 2022

Price Change

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

$169,900
Oct 18, 2022

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

$168,900
Aug 21, 2020

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #870780

$89,950
Aug 12, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675794123

$89,950
Jun 30, 2020

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #870780

Jun 28, 2020

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #870780

$89,950
Nov 29, 2013

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #767368

$53,550
May 11, 2011

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #767368

Feb 10, 2011

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #767368

$64,950
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/20/2026

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #925141

$75,000
03/05/2026

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #925141

03/04/2026

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #925141

$60,000
03/10/2023

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

$150,000
03/09/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1507567060

$150,000

+22.0% / yr

02/10/2023

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

01/27/2023

Price Change

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

$168,900
01/27/2023

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

$155,000
01/18/2023

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

01/09/2023

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

$168,900
01/03/2023

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

10/18/2022

Price Change

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

$169,900
10/18/2022

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #893761

$168,900
08/21/2020

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #870780

$89,950
08/12/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675794123

$89,950
06/30/2020

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #870780

06/28/2020

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #870780

$89,950
11/29/2013

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #767368

$53,550
05/11/2011

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #767368

02/10/2011

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #767368

$64,950

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1218 Rorer Avenue Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$17,700Additions$133,500Total$151,200
Tax Record2026$1,845 ($154 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,022 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,022 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,403 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningRM-2CountyROANOKE CITYAPN121-2805Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1218 Rorer Avenue Southwest

This home is within Roanoke City Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 1 to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Hurt Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

James Madison Middle School
Public6 to 8

Patrick Henry High School
Public9 to 12

Roanoke Adventist Preparatory School
Private1 to 7

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ROANOKE, RACHEL HALE

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