646 Elm Ave SW

Turn 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 Standing seam metal roof was coated in 2021. 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!