494 S Ruffner Rd is a 659 square foot house on a 8,425 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Charleston data, we estimate the home's value is $72,270.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
8,425 sq ftLot Size
$110Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$72,270
$17K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 48.2% lower than the average sale price ($139K) of 5 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$379 (+10.8%)
$6,480 + $8,640
$15,120
2023
$342 (+5.0%)
$6,480 + $14,760
$21,240
2022
$325 (−49.8%)
$6,480 + $13,740
$20,220
2021
$648 (+0.9%)
$6,480 + $13,740
$20,220
2020
$642 (+0.6%)
$6,480 + $13,740
$20,220
2019
$639 (+121.2%)
$6,480 + $13,740
$20,220
2018
$289 (+0.6%)
$6,480 + $13,740
$20,220
2017
$287 (+0.3%)
$6,480 + $13,740
$20,220
2016
$286 (+3.6%)
$6,480 + $13,800
$20,280
2014
$276
$6,480 + $13,620
$20,100
Tax history for 494 S Ruffner Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$379 (+10.8%)
$6,480 + $8,640
$15,120
2023
$342 (+5.0%)
$6,480 + $14,760
$21,240
2022
$325 (−49.8%)
$6,480 + $13,740
$20,220
2021
$648 (+0.9%)
$6,480 + $13,740
$20,220
2020
$642 (+0.6%)
$6,480 + $13,740
$20,220
2019
$639 (+121.2%)
$6,480 + $13,740
$20,220
2018
$289 (+0.6%)
$6,480 + $13,740
$20,220
2017
$287 (+0.3%)
$6,480 + $13,740
$20,220
2016
$286 (+3.6%)
$6,480 + $13,800
$20,280
2014
$276
$6,480 + $13,620
$20,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-4
Single Family Residential District
The purpose of the R-4 Single Family Residential District is to: Provide for single family neighborhoods on smaller lots, located within convenient walking distance of other uses, and; Preserve the desirable character of existing single family neighborhoods, and; Protect the single family residential areas from change and intrusion that may cause deterioration, and; Provide for adequate light, ventilation, quiet and privacy for neighborhood residents.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 659
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 659
Building Sq. Ft: 659
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LT 25 HANSFORD LAND LICK BR
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,425
Legal Lot Number: 25
Municipality Name: CHARLESTON SOUTH ANNEX CORP
Acres: 0.1934
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 659
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,425 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Kanawha County
APN: 09 39007200000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kanawha City Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Horace Mann Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
Capital High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 19 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$69,000 – $84,000
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