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. $2,299 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*
2026
$1,287 (+7.1%)
$12,060 + $67,920
$79,980
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 Oct 12, 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 Oct 12, 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
Provided by GreatSchools
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Charleston, WV • 25311
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
37
21
47
27
65
39
73
48
74
53
85
63
87
69
84
63
81
57
70
45
58
39
47
30
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
72/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Charleston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.9 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$184,000 – $223,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Charleston.