This Merestone gem is tucked away just around the corner from the Pointe at Barclay. This townhome is on a tree-lined street with sidewalks, has a brick exterior, all one level and has new flooring along with a fully-fenced backyard. The open kitchen flows nicely into the dining and living area, which is centered around the gas fireplace. The front porch is perfect for for rocking chairs and visiting with neighbors. The The owner has recently replaced the HVAC, and the HOA takes care of the exterior and master insurance so you have very little maintenance. In addition, there is a spacious attached garage with ample storage. This is a tremendous value in a tremendous location!
TownhomeProperty Type
1998Year Built
$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by McIntosh Real Estate Group Real Estate Group Team• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
Listed by Leslie McIntosh• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
Rare find in Merestone, charming 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 level original owner townhome in convenient, sought after neighborhood. Close to shopping, new movie theater, restaurants, beaches, NHRMC, Halyburton Park, schools and historic downtown Wilmington. Offers open spacious floor plan, fireplace with gas logs and single car garage.
Public Records
Mar 1, 1998
Sold
$112,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$703 (−58.4%)
$62,500 + $234,800
$297,300
2024
$1,688 (+3.0%)
$62,500 + $234,800
$297,300
2023
$1,639 (−0.6%)
$50,000 + $144,000
$194,000
2022
$1,649 (−0.7%)
$50,000 + $144,000
$194,000
2021
$1,660 (+10.4%)
$50,000 + $144,000
$194,000
2020
$1,503
$50,000 + $144,000
$194,000
2019
$1,503
$25,000 + $117,700
$142,700
2018
$1,503 (+100.0%)
$25,000 + $117,700
$142,700
2017
$752 (+2.3%)
$25,000 + $117,700
$142,700
2016
$735 (+4.7%)
$25,000 + $117,700
$142,700
2015
$702 (+4.5%)
$25,000 + $107,700
$132,700
2014
$672
$25,000 + $107,700
$132,700
Tax history for 816 Ruffin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$703 (−58.4%)
$62,500 + $234,800
$297,300
2024
$1,688 (+3.0%)
$62,500 + $234,800
$297,300
2023
$1,639 (−0.6%)
$50,000 + $144,000
$194,000
2022
$1,649 (−0.7%)
$50,000 + $144,000
$194,000
2021
$1,660 (+10.4%)
$50,000 + $144,000
$194,000
2020
$1,503
$50,000 + $144,000
$194,000
2019
$1,503
$25,000 + $117,700
$142,700
2018
$1,503 (+100.0%)
$25,000 + $117,700
$142,700
2017
$752 (+2.3%)
$25,000 + $117,700
$142,700
2016
$735 (+4.7%)
$25,000 + $117,700
$142,700
2015
$702 (+4.5%)
$25,000 + $107,700
$132,700
2014
$672
$25,000 + $107,700
$132,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,121 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,162
Year built
1998
Style
Townhouse
County
New Hanover County
APN
R06516-006-018-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 1
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Off Street, Paved