Step into a home where history is felt the moment you arrive. This early-1900s Foursquare Circa welcomes you with stately double front doors, tall ceilings, and rich hardwood floors that tell stories of generations past. Sunlight fills the main level, flowing through gracious living and dining spaces made for conversation, celebration, and everyday moments. Thoughtful architectural details, columns, trim, and a classic fireplace add to the home's enduring character. Outdoors, a covered front porch and two rear decks create peaceful spaces to slow down and enjoy the seasons. Upstairs offers four inviting bedrooms, while a walk-up attic provides space to dream, store, or expand. Timeless, warm, and full of potential, this Northwest Roanoke home is ready for its next chapter. Water heater installed-2023; Sewer lines replaced -2025, HVAC installed 2020. Washer and dryer are negotiable, washer purchased 2025.
For sale
$188,000
539 Rutherford Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016
4beds
2,613sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$188,100 Zestimate®
$72/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic fireplaceThoughtful architectural detailsTall ceilingsFour inviting bedroomsCovered front porchRich hardwood floorsTwo rear decks
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 21, 2026 at 10:37am
Listed by:
LISA FRONTUS 540-467-3180,
REAL BROKER LLC - MCLEAN
Source: RVAR,MLS#: 924677
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: U
Bedroom 2
- Level: U
Bedroom 3
- Level: U
Dining room
- Level: E
Laundry
- Level: L
Living room
- Level: E
Heating
- Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,613
- Total interior livable area: 2,613 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,673
- Finished area below ground: 940
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden Space
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,791.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 120
- Features: Varied
Details
- Parcel number: 2021522
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Foursquare
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Completed
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 0 Phase
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: NA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Roanoke
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $72/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $145,000
- Annual tax amount: $973
- Date on market: 2/16/2026
Estimated market value
$188,100
$179,000 - $198,000
$1,406/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $188,000+10.6%$72/sqft |
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| 10/13/2023 | Sold | $170,000-5.5%$65/sqft |
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| 9/24/2023 | Pending sale | $179,950$69/sqft |
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| 9/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $179,950$69/sqft |
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| 8/25/2023 | Pending sale | $179,950$69/sqft |
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| 7/27/2023 | Price change | $179,950-2.7%$69/sqft |
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| 7/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $184,950+224.5%$71/sqft |
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| 11/8/2019 | Sold | $57,000-4.9%$22/sqft |
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| 10/31/2019 | Pending sale | $59,950$23/sqft |
Source: MKB, REALTORS(r) #864349 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $59,950+51.8%$23/sqft |
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| 11/28/2018 | Sold | $39,500$15/sqft |
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| 11/20/2018 | Listed for sale | $39,500$15/sqft |
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| 11/20/2018 | Pending sale | $39,500$15/sqft |
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| 11/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $39,500+41.9%$15/sqft |
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| 8/1/2014 | Sold | $27,831+1.2%$11/sqft |
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| 6/14/2014 | Listed for sale | $27,500-56.5%$11/sqft |
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| 2/23/2005 | Sold | $63,227$24/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,769 +21.6% | $145,000 +21.6% |
| 2024 | $1,454 +54.8% | $119,200 +54.8% |
| 2023 | $939 +9.7% | $77,000 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $856 +19.6% | $70,200 +19.6% |
| 2021 | $716 -8.6% | $58,700 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $783 +21.6% | $55,700 +5.5% |
| 2019 | $644 -19.9% | $52,800 -3.1% |
| 2018 | $804 +13.6% | $54,500 |
| 2017 | $708 | $54,500 |
| 2016 | $708 +4% | $54,500 |
| 2015 | $681 | $54,500 |
| 2014 | $681 | $54,500 -4.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $57,200 -4.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $60,000 -6.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $64,300 +5.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $60,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $60,900 +0.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $60,400 +7.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $56,100 +10% |
| 2002 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $51,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,106/mo
Principal & interest
$970
Property taxes
$136
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Harrison
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Lincoln Terrace Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Patrick Henry High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Terrace
- Middle: Lucy Addison
- High: Patrick Henry
Source: RVAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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