Priced to sell! This two story home in the heart of downtown Charleston’s East end, with an open attic space that could be used as your fourth bedroom. There is a fenced back yard and street parking with just a short distance to the boulevard to watch the Fourth of July fireworks, enjoy the Kanawha River and partake in all of the festival’s Charleston has to offer. Being sold As-Is where seller would entertain cash or conventional loan offers. Photos have been digitally altered to remove unnecessary items.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.66 acresLot Size
$40Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kimberly Tetrick• Century 21 Full Service Realty
Bought with Martha McClanahan• Highley Blessed Realty, LLC
Est. $2,286 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 205 Ruffner Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
KVBOR #283350
Aug 21, 2026
Sold
$100,000
$40/sq ft
May 23, 2026
Pending
—
May 14, 2026
Price Changed
$109,900
$43/sq ft
May 6, 2026
Listed
$119,900
$47/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 30, 2002
Sold
$69,900
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,202
$12,060 + $62,640
$74,700
2024
$1,202 (+5.7%)
$12,060 + $62,640
$74,700
2023
$1,137 (+6.0%)
$12,060 + $58,620
$70,680
2022
$1,073 (+0.4%)
$12,060 + $54,600
$66,660
2021
$1,068 (+0.9%)
$12,060 + $54,600
$66,660
2020
$1,059 (+0.6%)
$12,060 + $54,600
$66,660
2019
$1,053 (+10.6%)
$12,060 + $54,600
$66,660
2018
$952 (+0.6%)
$12,060 + $54,600
$66,660
2017
$946 (+0.6%)
$12,060 + $54,600
$66,660
2016
$940 (+3.9%)
$12,060 + $54,600
$66,660
2014
$905
$12,060 + $53,820
$65,880
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
36 ft.
Lot depth
80 ft.
Lot size
2,879 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,528
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kanawha County
APN
11 20002500000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
R-8
HD
High Density Residential District
The purpose of the R-8 High Density Residential District is to: Provide for a variety of housing density and types, and customary accessory uses at a density higher than in other City neighborhoods, and; Preserve the desirable character of existing high density residential neighborhoods, and; Provide for adequate light, ventilation, quiet, and privacy for neighborhood residents.
Zone overlays
Historic District Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Wood Frames
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Building Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Frame, Plaster, Shingle Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 0.66
Lot Size Dimensions: 36 x 36 x 80 x 80
Lot Size Area: 0.66
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.66
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,236
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Piedmont
Middle Or Junior School: West Side
High School: Capital
Location Information
Directions: GPS will take you to the property
Subdivision Name: N
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,528
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,879 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Kanawha County
APN: 11 20002500000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: KanawhaValleyBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Piedmont Year-Round Education
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Stonewall Jackson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
3/10
Capital High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
3/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Charleston, WV • 25311
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Sun exposure
72/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.9 hrs
3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$177,000 – $214,000
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