Single Family ResidenceResidential
5459 WHISPERING WIND DR
SALEM, VA 24153
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,123 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,219 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$700,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$78,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$622,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$673,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$700,900
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyROANOKE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.10
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.DeckPatio · 479 ft²Porch · 240 ft²
Neighborhood · ZIP 24153These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,284
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.374 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,134
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,444
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%
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How this home compares
5459 Whispering Wind Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Bigger than 95% of homes in Salem 24153
- Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Salem 24153
- Newer than 82% of homes in Salem 24153
How it measures up in Salem 24153
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 24153.
Living area3,123 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 95% of homes nearby
Lot size2.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.43 acBigger
Bigger than 89% of homes nearby
Year built2000
OlderTypical 1973Newer
Newer than 82% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Salem 24153 | Roanoke County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 3,123 ft² | 95% of homes | 92% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 2.1 ac | 89% of homes | 88% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 2000 | 82% of homes | 82% of homes |
About 5459 Whispering Wind Dr
When did 5459 Whispering Wind Dr, Salem, VA last sell?
5459 Whispering Wind Dr, Salem, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 5459 Whispering Wind Dr, Salem, VA?
5459 Whispering Wind Dr, Salem, VA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,123 square feet of living space and a 2.10-acre lot.
When was 5459 Whispering Wind Dr, Salem, VA built?
5459 Whispering Wind Dr, Salem, VA was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 2 stories.
How does 5459 Whispering Wind Dr, Salem, VA compare to other homes in Salem 24153?
Among the 14,411 homes in Salem 24153, it is bigger than 95% of them (3,123 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (2.1 ac against a typical 0.43 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (2000 against a typical 1973). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 5459 Whispering Wind Dr, Salem, VA?
The 2026 property tax bill for 5459 Whispering Wind Dr, Salem, VA was $7,219. The county assessed it at $700,900.
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Closest homes
- 5459 Whispering Wind Dr28 ft · 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,123 ft² · Sold Sep 2011
- 5116 Arrowhead Trl$717K255 ft · 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,213 ft² · Sold $525K · Apr 2007
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- 5443 Whispering Wind Dr258 ft · 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,808 ft² · Sold $33K · Dec 1993
- 5120 Arrowhead Trl$581K316 ft · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,633 ft² · Sold $428K · Jun 2008
- 5465 Whispering Wind Dr286 ft · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,945 ft² · Sold $385K · May 2019
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