Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch in the heart of Salem! Offering a spacious and versatile layout, this home features a 2-car garage, finished basement, fenced backyard, dedicated garden space, and plenty of room for entertaining both indoors and out. Inside, you'll find a thoughtfully updated home with comfortable living spaces and a beautifully renovated basement--perfect for a family room, game room, home office, or additional entertaining space. The kitchen features luxury vinyl plank flooring and convenient access to the backyard, while the primary bath includes updated shower glass. Cozy gas logs add warmth and character to the lower level. Outside, enjoy the stamped concrete front porch with brick surround, a fully fenced backyard, dedicated organic garden area, and a 12' x 14' storage building for additional storage and outdoor equipment.
Major improvements include renovated basement with updated walls, electrical, lighting, flooring and insulated HVAC ductwork, plus numerous additional upgrades throughout.. Conveniently located in the City of Salem with easy access to shopping, dining, schools and everything the Roanoke Valley has to offer. Move-in ready, well maintained, and packed with features--this Salem home is one you'll want to see in person!
For sale
$424,995
500 Diamond Rd, Salem, VA 24153
3beds
2,970sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
0.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$143/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementFenced backyardFully fenced backyardDedicated organic garden areaDedicated garden spaceBeautifully renovated basementSpacious and versatile layout
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
BRANDON BAYSE 540-874-5989,
RE/MAX ALL STARS 540-992-2525
Source: RVAR,MLS#: 930552
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Entry
Bedroom 2
- Level: Entry
Bedroom 3
- Level: Entry
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Entry
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Basement, Kitchen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,546
- Total interior livable area: 2,970 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
- Details: Off Street Parking
Features
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Covered Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Sunrise, Sunset
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 26121
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Orchard Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $143/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $296,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,499
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $424,995+47.1%$143/sqft |
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| 11/4/2020 | Sold | $289,000$97/sqft |
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| 9/20/2020 | Pending sale | $289,000$97/sqft |
Source: Premier, REALTORS #873418 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $289,000+23.2%$97/sqft |
Source: Premier, REALTORS #873418 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2013 | Sold | $234,500-5.8%$79/sqft |
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| 6/4/2013 | Listed for sale | $249,000+46.5%$84/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX ALL POINTS #793463 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2005 | Sold | $169,950$57/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,499 +1.6% | $296,500 +3.3% |
| 2024 | $3,443 +12.1% | $286,900 +12.1% |
| 2023 | $3,072 +5% | $256,000 +5% |
| 2022 | $2,927 +12.1% | $243,900 +12.1% |
| 2021 | $2,611 +3.3% | $217,600 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $2,527 +3.6% | $210,600 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $2,440 +1.5% | $206,800 +1.5% |
| 2018 | $2,404 +2.8% | $203,700 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $2,338 | $198,100 |
| 2016 | $2,338 +0.6% | $198,100 +0.6% |
| 2015 | $2,325 | $197,000 |
| 2014 | $2,325 | $197,000 +12.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $174,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $174,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $174,500 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | $115,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $115,100 |
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Neighborhood: 24153
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: East Salem
- Middle: Andrew Lewis
- High: Salem High
Source: RVAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




