653 S Ruffner Rd is a 960 square foot house on a 2 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Charleston data, we estimate the home's value is $120,033.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$125Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$120,033
$4,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 43.7% lower than the average sale price ($213K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2021
$486 (+0.9%)
$11,040 + $19,260
$30,300
2020
$481 (+0.6%)
$11,040 + $19,260
$30,300
2019
$478 (+10.6%)
$11,040 + $19,260
$30,300
2018
$433 (+0.6%)
$11,040 + $19,260
$30,300
2017
$430 (−49.7%)
$11,040 + $19,260
$30,300
2016
$854 (+107.3%)
$11,040 + $19,260
$30,300
2014
$412
$11,040 + $18,960
$30,000
Tax history for 653 S Ruffner Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2021
$486 (+0.9%)
$11,040 + $19,260
$30,300
2020
$481 (+0.6%)
$11,040 + $19,260
$30,300
2019
$478 (+10.6%)
$11,040 + $19,260
$30,300
2018
$433 (+0.6%)
$11,040 + $19,260
$30,300
2017
$430 (−49.7%)
$11,040 + $19,260
$30,300
2016
$854 (+107.3%)
$11,040 + $19,260
$30,300
2014
$412
$11,040 + $18,960
$30,000
*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: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Asbestos
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 960
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 480
Building Sq. Ft: 960
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: 2A M/L SURF LICK BR SOLD TO STATE 2020
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 87,120
Municipality Name: CHARLESTON SOUTH ANNEX CORP
Acres: 2
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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Kanawha County
APN: 09 41000300000000
Home facts updated by county records on Dec 1, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Kanawha City Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
Horace Mann Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
Capital High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
3/10
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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
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
$115,000 – $139,000
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