Despite being lovingly looked after for decades by the same family, 930 Stewart Avenue had sat vacant for many years and was in need of updated systems and modern living amenities to bring it up to today's living standards. Located in the Belmont Historic District, Restoration Housing envisioned maintaining this circa 1903 Folk Victorian home's single-family layout but as an affordable rental opportunity.
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Restoration Housing invested more than $395,000 into 930 Stewart Avenue, thanks in large part to a public and private partnership. Funding from the City of Roanoke, Carter Bank and Trust, the Roanoke Valley – Alleghany Regional Commission and Historic Tax Credit syndication account for a large portion of construction funding along with other local foundations and donor support. These funding sources subsidized all of the construction costs, allowing Restoration Housing to keep rents affordable for a low-income family.
This 1903 Folk Victorian home was originally owned by a young widow named Annie Lovell who raised her two sons in the house and lived there for almost 60 years.
Completed in Spring 2024, this 1,800 square foot structure was affordably rented to a low-income* family. The unit features a new kitchen and bathrooms with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and energy-efficient appliances; in-unit laundry; a reconstructed front porch; and generous yard space.
* Under 50% of the Area Medium Income
