




1228 Wasena Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, 24015
About This Home
Back on market due to purchaser financing no fault of seller. Solid long-term investment opportunity in the highly desirable Wasena neighborhood, offering strong potential for appreciation amid continued area growth. Located directly across the street from the Wasena Park and walking distance to shops, restaurants and the Roanoke River Greenway. Built as a Duplex this property offers two, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. This home provides the opportunity to keep as a long term investment or live in one unit and rent the other! Both units share the laundry located in the unfinished basement. Both units have new hot water heaters and dishwashers. Potential for off street parking from alley access.
Getting Around
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Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Completed
- Year built: 1948
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
Heating
- Heating features: Heat Pump Gas,Radiator Gas Heat
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,680
- Total interior livable area: 1,680 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1230908
- Zoning: RM1
Lot
- Lot size: 6,098 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Virginia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,511 | $18,132 |
| Home Insurance * | $105 | $1,260 |
| Property Taxes | $306 | $3,672 |
| Electricity | $202 | $2,433 |
| Total | $2,124 | $25,488 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Virginia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Listed for sale | $325,000 |
| 2026-04-14 | Pending sale | $325,000 |
| 2026-04-10 | Price change | $325,000 |
| 2026-01-09 | Listed for sale | $350,000 |
| 2023-10-05 | Sold | $145,000 |
| 2007-03-26 | Sold | $100,000 |
