About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 541 Roanoke Avenue in Roanoke Rapids, NC is listed for $215,000 ($117 per sqft). Built in 1918, the home offers 1,835 sqft of living space on a 0.16 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1918
  • 0.16 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 2 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1918

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Located in the heart of the Roanoke Rapids Historic District, surrounded by with gorgeous mature trees, this charming 1918 Craftsman Bungalow offers timeless character paired with meaningful recent improvements. Featuring 4 bedrooms, including a downstairs primary suite and 2.5 bathrooms.

This home beautifully blends historic craftsmanship with today's lifestyle. EXTENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS!! After being placed on HOLD in August to complete additional improvements, the home now offers numerous updates, including fresh interior/exterior paint, repaired windows, a newly installed vapor barrier, new upstairs heating, repaired flooring, and cellar repairs.

Most notably, approximately $23,000 IN JUST FOUNDATION REPAIRS ALONE have been completed, representing a significant investment in the home's structural improvements. Inside, discover original oak hardwood floors throughout, era-style windows, decorative plaster swirl ceilings, cast-iron fireplace fronts, original hand crafted built-ins, a charming pocket door, and a classic clawfoot tub.

Fireplaces in both the living room and kitchen preserve the home's historic soul. A beautiful bay window creates the perfect dining area filled with natural light. The kitchen combines vintage charm with modern convenience, featuring a stunning butcher block island, pendulum lighting, new cabinetry, NEW Refrigerator, Stove/Oven, Dishwasher, and Microwave.

Additional features include new HVAC (2026) and Washer/Dryer conveying in laundry room. The spacious fenced backyard offers a ground level deck, storage building, and plenty of space for gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing beneath the shade of a magnificent mature oak tree with its permanent swing.

Situated on a desirable corner lot in a sidewalk-lined historic district, the property offers convenient access to community attractions, parks, walking trails, schools, shopping, and I-95. Enjoy exploring the history of Halifax County, the Roanoke River, and nearby lakes, which are ideal for boating, rafting, hiking, and fishing.

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!! Zoned Commercial and grandfathered for Residential use, this unique property offers exciting possibilities. Imagine a retail boutique, bed and breakfast, professional office, or continue enjoying it as a distinctive historic residence. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Roanoke Rapids history with character, charm, and SUBSTANTIAL recent improvements!!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,150/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$155
Interest$932
Insurance$63

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

541 Roanoke Avenue

Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

Not In Subdivision

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Master DownstairsHigh CeilingsMud RoomKitchen IslandCeiling Fan(s)Blinds/ShadesBuilt-in FeaturesEat-in Kitchen

Property Details

Flooring

HardwoodTileWood

Construction

Stucco Wood Frame

Outdoor Features

PorchDeck

Parking

On Street

Heating

Fireplace(s)Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air

Appliances

Electric OvenBuilt-In MicrowaveWasherRefrigeratorDryerDishwasherElectric Range

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 541 Roanoke Avenue is listed at $215,000 ($117/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,150 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1918, 0.16 acre lot, 2 stories, 2 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Master Downstairs, High Ceilings, Mud Room.

This property is listed by Catherine Liipfert.

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Catherine Liipfert

License 193654

Agent at Coldwell Banker HPW Raleigh Midtown

Listed by Coldwell Banker HPW Raleigh Midtown · Broker phone: 9198768824 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 100577991· Source: Hive MLS· 163 days on PropertySimple

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541 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

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