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4 beds5,923 sqft$194/sqft
1542 Electric Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24018
Single FamilyProperty Type
6.07 acresLot Size
1811Year Built
$194/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

The Tayloe Rogers Home is a rare historical estate located in the heart of Roanoke that was constructed in 1936 with hand-hewn logs dated 1800 from the Daniel Barnhart Farm. The Colonial-Revival home features a well appointed kitchen with a private den, basement wine cellar, inground heated pool with spa and pool bath house, 8 stall enclosed horse barn with riding ring, 3 all board paddocks and garden shed / spring house. The home has amazing detail with weathered hard wood floors, first floor master...The Tayloe Rogers Home is a rare historical estate located in the heart of Roanoke that was constructed in 1936 with hand-hewn logs dated 1800 from the Daniel Barnhart Farm. The Colonial-Revival home features a well appointed kitchen with a private den, basement wine cellar, inground heated pool with spa and pool bath house, 8 stall enclosed horse barn with riding ring, 3 all board paddocks and garden shed / spring house. The home has amazing detail with weathered hard wood floors, first floor master suite has a jacuzzi bath, large walk in shower, private patio and several walk in closets, 7 working fireplaces and 4 bedrooms all en-suite,, hammock shed and hidden garden with koi pond and impeccable landscaping. See attached documents for Historical Information.
  • Listed by: SUSAN BAILEY • LONG & FOSTER - ROANOKE OFFICE
Listing closed: 03/15/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 904951

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Median sold price

$1,125,000

Avg days on market

42

Sale-to-list ratio

99.7%

Roanoke, VA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of LONG & FOSTER - ROANOKE OFFICE, SUSAN BAILEY

Sold By MKB, REALTORS® - OAK GROVE, THOMAS STOVER

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Property Information for 1542 Electric Road Southwest

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,500 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: Sunrise, Sunset, Mountain(s)
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Cottage
  • Subdivision Name: Cravens Creek
  • Water Front: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1811
  • Lot Size: 6.07 AC / 264,409 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From I581, Electric Rd / 419 toward Salem, to home on the right
  • MLS Area Major: 0130 - City of Roanoke - SW
  • City: Roanoke
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Postal Code: 24018
  • County Or Parish: City of Roanoke
  • MLS Area Minor: 0130 - City of Roanoke - SW
  • General Property Description - Water Class: N/A
  • Misc Features - Pond: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Parcel Number: 5120414, 5120415, 5120413
  • Tax Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • Tax Tract Or Section: 0
  • Tax Amount: $13,500
  • Location Legal Taxes - Phase: $0
  • Location Legal Taxes - Annual Taxes: $13,500
  • Location Legal Taxes - Section: 0
  • Location Legal Taxes - POA YN: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Grandin Court
  • Middle Or Junior School: Woodrow Wilson
  • High School: Patrick Henry
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 5923.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.07
  • Lot Size Area: 6.07
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 264409.2
  • General Property Description - Total Acreage: 6.07
  • General Property Description - Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 3855.0
  • General Property Description - Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 564.0
  • General Property Description - Other Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • General Property Description - Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 4419.0
  • General Property Description - Grand Total Attached SQFT: 5923.0
  • General Property Description - Total Unfin SQFT: 1504.0
  • Lot Description - Gentle Slope: Yes
  • Lot Description - Varied: Yes
  • Unfinished Attached SQFT - Lower Below Grd Unfin SQFT: 1504.0
Property and Assessments
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1811
  • 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
  • Internet Access - Cable: Yes
  • Internet Access - Current Internet Prov: Cox
  • Water Htr Energy - Electric: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Private Golf
  • Construction Materials: See Remarks, Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Misc Features - Horses Permitted: Yes
  • Exterior Features - Barn: Yes
  • Exterior Features - Fenced Yard: Yes
  • Exterior Features - In - Ground Pool: Yes
  • Exterior Features - Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features - Storage Shed: Yes
Interior Features
  • Water Heater Type - Tank: Yes
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 7
  • Kitchen Appliances: Garage Door Opener, Sump Pump, Wall Oven
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Door Features: Full View, Insulated Storm
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Gas Propane, Radiator Gas Heat, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Alarm, Book Shelves, Storage, Wet Bar
  • Window Features: Clad, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full Basement
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Baths Total: 5.1
  • Baths Full: 5
  • Rooms Total: 18
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.5
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 5.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Description - Basement: Yes
  • Misc Features - Cable TV: Yes
  • Fireplace - Den: Yes
  • Fireplace - Great Room: Yes
  • Interior Features - Alarm: Yes
  • Interior Features - Book Shelves: Yes
  • Interior Features - Gas Log Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features - Storage: Yes
  • Interior Features - Wet Bar: Yes
  • Laundry - Laundry Lower Level: 1
  • Laundry - Laundry Upper Level: 0
  • Laundry - Laundry Other Level: 0
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Type: Breakfast Area
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 6
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 7
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 8
  • Room Type: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 9
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 10
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 11
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 12
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 13
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Lower
Room 14
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 15
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 16
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 17
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 18
  • Room Type: Work Room
  • Room Level: Lower

Property History for 1542 Electric Road Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 15, 2024

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #904951

$1,150,000
Feb 12, 2024

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #904951

Feb 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #904951

$1,200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/15/2024

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #904951

$1,150,000
02/12/2024

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #904951

02/12/2024

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #904951

$1,200,000

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

Schools near 1542 Electric Road 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
Rating
School
Distance
Grandin Court Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Patrick Henry High School
Public9 to 12

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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This home: 1542 Electric Road Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24018
$1,150,000
4
5,923
264,409
$1,150,000
4
3
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Listing Courtesy of LONG & FOSTER - ROANOKE OFFICE, SUSAN BAILEY

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