646 Elm AVE SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
MLS# 927468
3 beds | 1.1 baths | 1652 sqft
Open House (05/17/2026 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Property DescriptionTurn of the 20th century character is combined with the ease of modern living, located in the heart of Historic Old Southwest - one of Roanoke City's most walkable neighborhoods. Renovated in 2015, this move-in ready home features low maint vinyl siding, white picket fence & classic rocking chair front porch. The quintessential charm of the period continues inside...hardwood flooring, built-in DR cabinet, decorative original fireplaces & bright living spaces. 2 of the 3 upstairs bedrooms open onto an oversized covered balcony with views of mature plantings, private rear deck below & a large powered storage shed - ideal for workshop, studio or gardening. Add'l highlights include walk-in closets, gas cooking & heating, zoned cooling, laundry on bedroom level, walk-up attic for add'l storage.
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 130
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Completed
Residential Type: Detached
Total Acreage: 0.15
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 826
Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 826
Other Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0
Total Fnshd SqFt: 1652
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1652
Grand Total Attached SQFT: 1652
Basement Y/N: Yes
Water Class: N/A
Total Unfin SQFT: 0
Prim. Covered Prking: N/A
Add'l Covered Prkng: Not Applicable
Uncovered Parking: Off Street Parking
Uncovered # Spaces: 6
Total Cov'd Prk Spc: 0
Year Built: 1900
Total Bdrm: 3
Total Bths: 1.1
Total F Baths: 1
Total H Baths: 1
Major Area: 01 - City of Roanoke
Phase: 0
Subdivision Map: Lewis Reserve
Lot: 4
Annual Taxes: 3309
Section: 0
Zoning Code: CN
POA Y/N: No
Area: 0130 - City of Roanoke - SW
Street Number: 646
Street Name: Elm
Street Suffix: AVE
Street Direction Sfx: SW
State/Province: VA
Zip Code: 24016
Subdivision: Old Southwest
Municipality: City of Roanoke
Elementary School: Highland Park
Middle School: James Madison
High School: Patrick Henry
Directions: Elm Ave S to house on Left before Wasena Bridge
Cable TV: 1
Maint-Free Exterior: 1
# Fireplaces: 2
Living Room: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Covered Porch: 1
Front Porch: 1
Clothes Dryer: 1
Clothes Washer: 1
Range Gas: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Tile - i.e. ceramic: 1
Wood: 1
Public Transport: 1
Restaurant: 1
Current Price: $299,950
List Price: $299,950
List Date: 2026-05-12
Status: Active
Style of House: Foursquare
Limited Service: Not Limited Service
Cooling: Central Air; Zoned
Fireplace: Living Room; Other - See Remarks
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior Features: Balcony; Deck; Fenced Yard; Shed(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposer; Clothes Dryer; Refrigerator; Range Gas; Clothes Washer
Misc Features: Cable TV; Maint-Free Exterior
Area Amenities: Public Transport; Restaurant
Floors: Tile - i.e. ceramic; Wood
Porch: Covered Porch; Front Porch; Rear Porch
Water Description: Public
Sewer Description: Public Sewer
Water Htr Energy: Natural Gas
Standing seam metal roof was coated in 2019. Front drive provides off-street parking or expand the area off the alley for additional rear parking. Enjoy a short stroll to Wasena restaurants, shop and Wasena Park which contains the well-loved greenway trails, brand new pump track, skatepark and in-river whitewater park coming soon. Commercial neighborhood zoning on this property provides rare flexibility for live/work possibilities, creative space or investment potential.
Traffic calming roundabout to be constructed along with the projected Wasena Bridge opening in late September, per Roanoke City Streets Dept. This home offers a unique opportunity at a reasonable price!
| Room Name | Level | Level | Remarks |
| Bedroom 1 | Upper | Upper | |
| Bedroom 2 | Upper | Upper | |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper | Upper | |
| Foyer | Entry | Entry | |
| Dining Room | Entry | Entry | |
| Kitchen | Entry | Entry | |
| Living Room | Entry | Entry | |
| Laundry | Upper | Upper | |
| Attic | Other | Other | |
| Work Room | Other | Other | Exterior Shed |
Listing Office: PARK PLACE REALTY INC
Last Updated: May - 12 - 2026
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