2421 Cornwallis AVE SE, Roanoke, VA 24014

$1,295,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3.2 Square Footage: 5,105 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,939 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,295,000 List Date: 8/05/2026 Last Modified: 9/24/2026

Overview

Description

Timeless stone architecture meets gracious South Roanoke living at 2421 Cornwallis Avenue. Set on one of Crystal Spring's most admired streets, this 1938 residence offers more than 5,100 finished square feet, five bedrooms, three full and two half baths, hardwood floors, detailed millwork and three masonry fireplaces. A welcoming center hall opens to formal living and dining rooms, while the generous eat-in kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, double wall ovens, cooktop and oversized island. The family room adds custom built-ins and a wet bar, and the adjoining sunroom opens to a second rear porch overlooking the garden. Upstairs, the primary suite includes two walk-in closets and a private bath, with four additional bedrooms, two full baths and laundry nearby. The walk-out lower level offers a den with fireplace, wine cellar, flexible work space and access to the patio and two-car garage. Two porches, a deck, city views and established landscaping complete a distinctive home near ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 929549

Location, Tax & Legal

Area: 0120 - City of Roanoke - South
Street Number: 2421
Street Name: Cornwallis
Street Suffix: AVE
Street Direction Sfx: SE
State/Province: VA
Zip Code: 24014
Subdivision: Crystal Spring
Municipality: City of Roanoke
Elementary School: Crystal Spring
Middle School: James Madison
High School: Patrick Henry
Major Area: 01 - City of Roanoke
Phase: 0
Lot: 21
Block: 2
Tax ID: 408-0221
Annual Taxes: 11564.38
Section: No
POA Y/N: No

General Property Description

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Residential Type: Detached
Construction Status: Completed
Year Built: 1938
Total Bdrm: 5
Total Bths: 3.2
Total F Baths: 3
Total H Baths: 2
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 2061
Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 2050
Lower Below Grd Fin SQFT: 994
Total Fnshd SqFt: 5105
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 4111
Grand Total Attached SQFT: 5105
Basement Y/N: Yes
Prim. Covered Prking: Garage Under
# Prim Cov Spaces: 2
Uncovered Parking: Off Street Parking
Uncovered # Spaces: 4
Total Cov'd Prk Spc: 2
Lot Dimensions: 80x175
Total Acreage: 0.32
Water Class: N/A
Other Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0
Total Unfin SQFT: 0

Fireplace

# Fireplaces: 3
Den: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Internet Access

Cur'nt Internet Prov: Cox, Glo Fiber
Fiber: Yes
Cable: Yes

Primary Bedrooms

Primary BR Upper Lvl: Yes

More Information

Bedrooms

BR Upper Level: 5

Full Baths

Full Baths Upper Lvl: 3

Half Baths

Half Baths Entry Lvl: Yes
Half Baths Lower Lvl: Yes

Laundry

Laundry Upper Level: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Timeless stone architecture meets gracious South Roanoke living at 2421 Cornwallis Avenue. Set on one of Crystal Spring's most admired streets, this 1938 residence offers more than 5,100 finished square feet, five bedrooms, three full and two half baths, hardwood floors, detailed millwork and three masonry fireplaces. A welcoming center hall opens to formal living and dining rooms, while the generous eat-in kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, double wall ovens, cooktop and oversized island. The family room adds custom built-ins and a wet bar, and the adjoining sunroom opens to a second rear porch overlooking the garden. Upstairs, the primary suite includes two walk-in closets and a private bath, with four additional bedrooms, two full baths and laundry nearby. The walk-out lower level offers a den with fireplace, wine cellar, flexible work space and access to the patio and two-car garage. Two porches, a deck, city views and established landscaping complete a distinctive home near neighborhood dining, trails and Carilion.
Directions: Franklin Rd To Avenham to 26th St. Take left onto Cornwallis, property on the Left.

Style of House

2 Story: Yes

Limited Service

Not Limited Service: Yes

Lot Description

Cleared: Yes
Varied: Yes

Construction

Stone: Yes
Wood: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Views

City: Yes

Heating

Forced Air Gas: Yes
Heat Pump Electric: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Misc Features

Cable TV: Yes
Paved Road: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Heat Pump Electric: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Water Description

Public: Yes

Sewer Description

Public Sewer: Yes

Water Heater Type

Tank: Yes

Interior Features

Bookcases: Yes
Breakfast Area: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Security System: Yes
Skylight: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

Bay Window: Yes
Deck: Yes
Formal Garden: Yes
Garden Space: Yes
Patio: Yes
Paved Driveway: Yes
Sunroom: Yes

Porch

Rear Porch: Yes
Side Porch: Yes

Appliances

Clothes Dryer: Yes
Clothes Washer: Yes
Cook Top: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposer: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Microwave Oven (Built In): Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Wall Oven: Yes

Floors

Tile - i.e. ceramic: Yes
Wood: Yes

Area Amenities

Restaurant: Yes
Trail Access: Yes

Exterior Doors

French: Yes
Wood: Yes

Water Htr Energy

Natural Gas: Yes

Property Features

Style of House: 2 Story Limited Service: Not Limited Service Lot Description: Cleared; Varied Construction: Stone; Wood Basement: Full; Walk-Out Access Heating: Forced Air Gas; Heat Pump Electric; Zoned Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Electric; Zoned Fireplace: Den; Family Room; Living Room Interior Features: Bookcases; Breakfast Area; Ceiling Fan(s); Security System; Skylight; Wet Bar Exterior Features: Bay Window; Deck; Formal Garden; Garden Space; Patio; Paved Driveway; Sunroom Appliances: Cook Top; Dishwasher; Disposer; Clothes Dryer; Microwave Oven (Built In); Garage Door Opener; Wall Oven; Refrigerator; Clothes Washer Misc Features: Cable TV; Paved Road Area Amenities: Restaurant; Trail Access Floors: Tile - i.e. ceramic; Wood Exterior Doors: French; Wood Porch: Rear Porch; Side Porch Water Description: Public Sewer Description: Public Sewer Water Heater Type: Tank Water Htr Energy: Natural Gas Internet Access: Cable; Fiber

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	Upper
Bedroom 2	Upper
Bedroom 3	Upper
Bedroom 4	Upper
Bedroom 5	Upper
Den	Lower
Dining Room	Entry
Eat-in Kitchen	Entry
Family Room	Entry
Sun Room	Entry
Foyer	Entry
Laundry	Upper
Living Room	Entry
Office	Entry
Work Room	Lower

Listing Office: MKB, REALTORS®

Last Updated: September - 24 - 2026

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