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1228 Wasena Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, 24015

--beds
--baths
1,680sqft
$299,000
$178price/sqft
$2,124/moest. monthly cost
$84,960/yrincome needed

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

52
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
30
TransitSome Transit
53
BikeBikeable

Schools

5/10
Wasena Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.4 mi
2/10
3/10
Patrick Henry High SchoolGrades 9-121.4 mi

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
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Virginia Counties

Severe Storm
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,511$18,132
Home Insurance *$105$1,260
Property Taxes $306$3,672
Electricity $202$2,433
Total$2,124$25,488
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$72,822/yr
40% on housing$63,720/yr
45% on housing$56,640/yr

Virginia FAIR Plan Programs

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Covered
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Current Policies
Residential: 22,622Commercial: 503
Total Premiums$20.86M
Total Exposure$4.29B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.8%
11.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.8%
7.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$178This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 24015$166
Roanoke City$133

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 24015$142
Roanoke City$124

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

DateEventPrice
2026-05-07Listed for sale$325,000
2026-04-14Pending sale$325,000
2026-04-10Price change$325,000
2026-01-09Listed for sale$350,000
2023-10-05Sold$145,000
2007-03-26Sold$100,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKERA MOORE
BrokerageWAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS(r)- LAKE

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