OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2022 for $180K

$279,201

•

1,500

sq ft

185 Ruffin St, Linville, NC 28646

About this home

First time on Market!! Rare opportunity to own a piece of Linville History. The Yoder house has been a staple in Linville since 1884. The interior is exposed wormy chestnut paneling except for the front room which housed the Linville Post Office for 28 years. The architectural design of this home with asymmetric gables and one gambrel dormer. You will find this historical home breathtaking. Underneath the existing siding you will find the original Diamond cut wood siding. Entire interior designed with wood walls, ceilings and floors. Two staircases with access the kitchen and the dining room. The home is being sold with the adjoining lot with 3 BR Septic Permit. There are no electrical or plumbing services maintained inside the home (septic repair approved). There will be a stipulation on the Offer To Purchase and Contract, new owner must try to maintain the existing structure of the home. No heat source is inside the home

Single-familyProperty Type

1884Year Built

0.72 acresLot Size

$186Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Patricia Combs • Blue Ridge Realty & Investments

Contact: pcombs@brri.net

Bought with Non Member • Canopy Administration

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3909468

Redfin Estimate

$279,201

$99K since sold in December 2022$14K since August

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This home's estimate is 10.4% lower than the average sale price ($312K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$445,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,530 sq ft
25 Red Oak Rd, Newland, NC 28657
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$325,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,086 sq ft
85 Crestwood Cir, Newland, NC 28657
SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$225,000
C
3 beds1 bath962 sq ft
84 Avery High School Rd, Newland, NC 28567
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$235,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft
214 Jack Pine Loop, Newland, NC 28657
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$425,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,871 sq ft
349 Tanglewood Cemetery Rd, Linville, NC 28646
SOLD APR 20, 2026
$215,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
237 Joe Hartley Rd, Linville, NC 28646

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$2,003/mo

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Market trends in 28657, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

93.4%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$327K

$35K MoM

Avg. days on market

79d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

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Sale history for 185 Ruffin St

Date

Event

Price

HCMLS #240055

Dec 28, 2022

Sold

$180,000

$120/sq ft

Sep 27, 2022

Listed

$259,000

$173/sq ft

+14

First time on Market!! Rare opportunity to own a piece of Linville History. The Yoder house has been a staple in Linville since 1884. It is an interesting example of 19th century architecture. The interior is exposed wormy chestnut paneling except for the front room which housed the Linville Post Office for 28 years. The architectural design of this home with asymmetric gables and one gambrel dormer. You will find this historical home breathtaking. Underneath the existing siding you will find the original Diamond cut wood siding. Inside the home there is no sheetrock. Entire interior designed with wood walls, ceilings and floors. Two staircases with access the kitchen and the dining room. The home is being sold with the adjoining lot which has a 3BR Septic Permit. The home is sold as is where is. There are no electrical or plumbing services maintained inside the home and new septic would need to be installed (approved for a septic repair) . There will be a stipulation on the Offer To Purchase and Contract, new owner will try to improve existing historic home. There is no heat source inside the home.

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3909468

Dec 28, 2022

Sold

$180,000

$120/sq ft

Dec 13, 2022

Pending

—

Dec 9, 2022

Relisted

—

Dec 9, 2022

Contingent

—

Dec 7, 2022

Pending

—

Dec 4, 2022

Relisted

—

Nov 15, 2022

Pending

—

Nov 11, 2022

Price Changed

$259,000

$173/sq ft

Oct 10, 2022

Price Changed

$273,000

$182/sq ft

Sep 27, 2022

Listed

$295,000

$197/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$145 (+2.0%)

$22,500 + $13,800

$36,300

2024

$142

$22,500 + $13,100

$35,600

2023

$142

$22,500 + $13,100

$35,600

2022

$142 (−39.9%)

$22,500 + $13,100

$35,600

2021

$237

$14,300 + $28,800

$43,100

2020

$237

$14,300 + $28,800

$43,100

2019

$237

$14,300 + $28,800

$43,100

2018

$237 (−4.2%)

$14,300 + $28,800

$43,100

2017

$248 (+23.1%)

$14,300 + $30,700

$45,000

2016

$201 (−14.1%)

$14,300 + $30,700

$45,000

2014

$234

$14,300 + $30,700

$45,000

Tax history for 185 Ruffin St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$145 (+2.0%)

$22,500 + $13,800

$36,300

2024

$142

$22,500 + $13,100

$35,600

2023

$142

$22,500 + $13,100

$35,600

2022

$142 (−39.9%)

$22,500 + $13,100

$35,600

2021

$237

$14,300 + $28,800

$43,100

2020

$237

$14,300 + $28,800

$43,100

2019

$237

$14,300 + $28,800

$43,100

2018

$237 (−4.2%)

$14,300 + $28,800

$43,100

2017

$248 (+23.1%)

$14,300 + $30,700

$45,000

2016

$201 (−14.1%)

$14,300 + $30,700

$45,000

2014

$234

$14,300 + $30,700

$45,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

1912

Sq. Ft.

1,242

Year built

1912

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Avery County

APN

18550507094300000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 0
Parking Features: Other

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: None

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: None, None

Interior Features
Interior Features: Open Floorplan
Appliances: None
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Asbestos, Wood Siding
Roof: Asbestos Shingle

Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Covered,Front,Side
Doors Windows: Storm Window(s)

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Mountain View
Lot Size Area: 0.72
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 3500
Road Surface Type: None
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Other
Sewer: Septic Installed, Other
Water Heater Information: None

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: Deed,Other - See Media/Remarks

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Newland
Middle Or Junior High School: Avery County
High School: Avery County

Location Information
Directions: Turn onto Ruffin Street in Linville ( by Old Hampton Store) follow 2 blocks see house on left. See sign

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,242
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: 1912
County: Avery County
APN: 18550507094300000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1500
Living Area: 1500
Sq. Ft. Upper: 700
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 800
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 1500
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: Two Story

Around this home

Schools

Newland Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 85° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Linville, NC • 28646

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In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$266,000 – $322,000

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Home values near 185 Ruffin St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
287 Ruffin St, Linville, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1721 Sq. Ft.	$408,799
104 Ruffin St, Linville, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1060 Sq. Ft.	$206,896

Address	Redfin Estimate
270 Ruffin St, Linville, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$294,610
131 Ruffin St, Linville, NC 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$293,505

Address	Redfin Estimate
263 Ruffin St, Linville, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 800 Sq. Ft.	$251,556
107 Ruffin St, Linville, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1602 Sq. Ft.	$306,521

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