505 Ruffner Ave is a 2,109 square foot house on a 3,520 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Charleston data, we estimate the home's value is $107,720.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
3,520 sq ftLot Size
$51Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$107,720
$5,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 44.5% lower than the average sale price ($194K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$925
$6,840 + $21,900
$28,740
2024
$925 (+5.3%)
$6,840 + $21,900
$28,740
2023
$879 (+5.3%)
$6,840 + $20,460
$27,300
2022
$834 (+0.4%)
$6,840 + $19,080
$25,920
2021
$831 (+0.9%)
$6,840 + $19,080
$25,920
2020
$823 (+0.6%)
$6,840 + $19,080
$25,920
2019
$819 (+10.6%)
$6,840 + $19,080
$25,920
2018
$740 (+0.6%)
$6,840 + $19,080
$25,920
2017
$736 (+0.6%)
$6,840 + $19,080
$25,920
2016
$731 (+4.1%)
$6,840 + $19,080
$25,920
2014
$702
$6,840 + $18,720
$25,560
Tax history for 505 Ruffner Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$925
$6,840 + $21,900
$28,740
2024
$925 (+5.3%)
$6,840 + $21,900
$28,740
2023
$879 (+5.3%)
$6,840 + $20,460
$27,300
2022
$834 (+0.4%)
$6,840 + $19,080
$25,920
2021
$831 (+0.9%)
$6,840 + $19,080
$25,920
2020
$823 (+0.6%)
$6,840 + $19,080
$25,920
2019
$819 (+10.6%)
$6,840 + $19,080
$25,920
2018
$740 (+0.6%)
$6,840 + $19,080
$25,920
2017
$736 (+0.6%)
$6,840 + $19,080
$25,920
2016
$731 (+4.1%)
$6,840 + $19,080
$25,920
2014
$702
$6,840 + $18,720
$25,560
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-10
HD
UR
Mixed Use Neighborhood District
The purpose of the R-10 Mixed Use Neighborhood District is to: Promote the preservation of prominent residential historic structures by permitting their conversion to professional office uses while retaining the residential character of the neighborhood; Encourage the integration of appropriate non-residential uses with existing residential uses in ways that retain the residential character of the neighborhood; and Encourage neighborhood revitalization, where appropriate, through the re-use and redevelopment of medium density residential housing with compatible commercial uses.
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Historic District Overlay District
Urban Renewal Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Office
Research & development
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 1ST RUFFNER ADN
Living Sq. Ft: 2,109
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 832
Building Sq. Ft: 2,109
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: PT LT 5 BK N 1ST RUFFNER ADN 44X80 RUFFNER 505
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,520
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: N
Municipality Name: CHARLESTON EAST CORP
Acres: 0.0808
Depth Footage: 80
Front Footage: 44
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.: 2,109
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,520 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Kanawha County
APN: 11 21028100000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Piedmont Year-Round Education
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Stonewall Jackson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
3/10
Capital High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
3/10
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% 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
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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Estimated sale price
$103,000 – $124,000
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