Lovely townhome in centrally located Merestone neighborhood, featuring updated kitchen and bathrooms. Full size two-car garage. Laminate hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen was updated with granite countertops and Maytag suite of appliances. Both bathrooms have 36'' vanities with granite counters. Plantation shutters in living room windows, overlooking tiled patio and pergola. The home is in great condition. It is being sold by owner's heirs, so it will be an as-is sale. Seller to make no repairs.
TownhomeProperty Type
1998Year Built
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Chris Hoskins• Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Enticing well maintained townhome. Open and east to care for. Ceramic tile entry and kitchen floor. Bright spacious greatroom with skylite and bar counter. Formal dining. Large master with dual closets. 2 car garage. Intimate tile patio with arbor and flowers.
Hive MLS #30301055
Jun 17, 2002
Sold
$126,000
$97/sq ft
Mar 21, 2002
Listed
$129,500
$100/sq ft
Very bright and open 1 level townhouse. Large great room with skylights. Good location near NHRMC. 2 Car garage. Rear Patio.
Hive MLS #30260672
Mar 21, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jan 17, 2002
Listed
$129,900
$100/sq ft
Hive MLS #30258443
Apr 16, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Oct 16, 2001
Listed
$129,900
$100/sq ft
Hive MLS #30239579
Dec 29, 1999
Sold
$122,500
$94/sq ft
Oct 30, 1999
Listed
$128,500
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,508 (−18.6%)
$62,500 + $268,600
$331,100
2024
$1,852 (+3.0%)
$62,500 + $268,600
$331,100
2023
$1,799 (−0.6%)
$50,000 + $162,900
$212,900
2022
$1,810 (+8.0%)
$50,000 + $162,900
$212,900
2020
$1,675
$50,000 + $162,900
$212,900
2019
$1,675
$25,000 + $134,000
$159,000
2018
$1,675
$25,000 + $134,000
$159,000
2017
$1,675 (+6.2%)
$25,000 + $134,000
$159,000
2016
$1,577 (+4.6%)
$25,000 + $134,000
$159,000
2015
$1,508 (+4.5%)
$25,000 + $117,400
$142,400
2014
$1,443
$25,000 + $117,400
$142,400
Tax history for 818 Ruffin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,508 (−18.6%)
$62,500 + $268,600
$331,100
2024
$1,852 (+3.0%)
$62,500 + $268,600
$331,100
2023
$1,799 (−0.6%)
$50,000 + $162,900
$212,900
2022
$1,810 (+8.0%)
$50,000 + $162,900
$212,900
2020
$1,675
$50,000 + $162,900
$212,900
2019
$1,675
$25,000 + $134,000
$159,000
2018
$1,675
$25,000 + $134,000
$159,000
2017
$1,675 (+6.2%)
$25,000 + $134,000
$159,000
2016
$1,577 (+4.6%)
$25,000 + $134,000
$159,000
2015
$1,508 (+4.5%)
$25,000 + $117,400
$142,400
2014
$1,443
$25,000 + $117,400
$142,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,071 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,319
Year built
1998
Style
Townhouse
County
New Hanover County
APN
R06516-006-019-000
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: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Features: Window Coverings
Furnished: Negotiable
Appliances: Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Fencing: Back Yard
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1300
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Security Features: Security Lights
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.07
Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 80
Lot Size Area: 0.07
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Zoning: MF-L
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,809
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: Laundry, Maintenance Structure, Management
Association Fee: $2,580
Location Information
Directions: College Rd south, right on 17th Street Extension. Left on George Anderson. Left into Tifton Park at Merestone. Right onto Ruffin St. Home will be on the right.
Subdivision Name: Merestone
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,319
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,071 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: New Hanover County
APN: R06516-006-019-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
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Schools
Pine Valley Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Williston Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
6/10
Eugene Ashley High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
5/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$312,000 – $377,000
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