Delightful townhouse in the highly sought after neighborhood of Tifton Park at Merestone. Just minutes to Halyburton Park, The Pointe at Barclay, Cross City Trail, and Historic Downtown. This home is centrally located with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment close by! Well maintained 3 bed 2 bath home features a spacious fenced in patio with custom deck. The interior features 9ft ceilings an open kitchen and large living room area giving the home a cozy and comfortable feel. Tenant in place.
TownhomeProperty Type
1998Year Built
2,178 sq ftLot Size
$267Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Buddy Blake• RE/MAX Essential
Bought with The Wright Group Wright• Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhome in desirable Merestone area with attached garage. Comfortable kitchen featuring built in appliances. Great laundry room, large living area with private outside patio that has all the updates. Privacy fence, automatic awnings, plantation shutters and much much more. Great potential for rental income. Near hospital, downtown, shopping and beaches.
Public Records
Aug 12, 2005
Sold
$155,000
$133/sq ft
Hive MLS #30349352
Aug 12, 2005
Sold
$154,500
$133/sq ft
Jul 11, 2005
Listed
$144,500
$124/sq ft
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Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhome in desirable Merestone area has comfortable kitchen featuring built-in appliances & nice size laundry room. Cozy living room & dining room open to the outside patio accentuated with beautiful Crepe Myrtles. Good potential for rental income! Currently in an estate. Buyer to verify square footage and measurements.
Hive MLS #30333960
Oct 15, 2004
Sold
$131,000
$113/sq ft
Aug 24, 2004
Listed
$128,900
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,356 (−19.7%)
$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
$25,000 + $117,700
$142,700
2017
$1,503 (+6.0%)
$25,000 + $117,700
$142,700
2016
$1,418 (+4.6%)
$25,000 + $117,700
$142,700
2015
$1,355 (+4.5%)
$25,000 + $103,000
$128,000
2014
$1,297
$25,000 + $103,000
$128,000
Tax history for 836 Ruffin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,356 (−19.7%)
$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
$25,000 + $117,700
$142,700
2017
$1,503 (+6.0%)
$25,000 + $117,700
$142,700
2016
$1,418 (+4.6%)
$25,000 + $117,700
$142,700
2015
$1,355 (+4.5%)
$25,000 + $103,000
$128,000
2014
$1,297
$25,000 + $103,000
$128,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,274 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,162
Year built
1998
Style
Townhouse
County
New Hanover County
APN
R06516-006-038-000
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
# of Open Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs, High Ceilings
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Basement Details: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: None
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Wood
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1162
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.05
Lot Size Dimensions: see ta x records
Lot Size Area: 0.05
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.05
Zoning: MF-L
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Management
Association Fee: $2,460
Schools Information
High School District: New Hanover
Location Information
Directions: Head South on College Road. Make a Right onto 17th Street. Make a Left onto George Anderson Drive. Make a Left onto Merestone Drive. Make a Right onto Ruffin Street. Property will be on the Right.
Subdivision Name: Merestone
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,162
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,274 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: New Hanover County
APN: R06516-006-038-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Pine Valley Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Williston Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
6/10
Eugene Ashley High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
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, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$296,000 – $358,000
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