Presented for sale is this great investment opportunity in Tifton Park at Merestone. The home has 2 large bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, back patio and more. Priced to sell.
Designed with distinction, elegantly appointed, many upgrades, ceramic tile & wood laminate flooring, built-in entertainment in the greatroom, spacious master suite, formal dining, private patio, 2 car garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,439 (−22.3%)
$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 (−0.7%)
$50,000 + $162,900
$212,900
2021
$1,822 (+8.8%)
$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 (+11.3%)
$25,000 + $134,000
$159,000
2016
$1,505 (+4.6%)
$25,000 + $134,000
$159,000
2015
$1,439 (+4.4%)
$25,000 + $110,900
$135,900
2014
$1,378
$25,000 + $110,900
$135,900
Tax history for 840 Ruffin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,439 (−22.3%)
$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 (−0.7%)
$50,000 + $162,900
$212,900
2021
$1,822 (+8.8%)
$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 (+11.3%)
$25,000 + $134,000
$159,000
2016
$1,505 (+4.6%)
$25,000 + $134,000
$159,000
2015
$1,439 (+4.4%)
$25,000 + $110,900
$135,900
2014
$1,378
$25,000 + $110,900
$135,900
*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
3,210 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,319
Year built
1998
Style
Townhouse
County
New Hanover County
APN
R06516-006-040-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Property details
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,319
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,210 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: New Hanover County
APN: R06516-006-040-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
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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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wilmington, NC • 28412
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$315,000 – $381,000
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