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138 RUFFIN DR

RURAL RETREAT, VA 24368
4
Beds
0
Baths
750 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$74 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$14,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$14,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWYTHE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.80
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Rural Retreat Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Rural Retreat High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Rural Retreat Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.2 mi

District: Wythe County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24368These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,091
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,309
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,315
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

138 Ruffin Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Rural Retreat 24368
  • Older than 83% of homes in Rural Retreat 24368

How it measures up in Rural Retreat 24368

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rural Retreat 24368.

Living area750 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 138 Ruffin Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRural Retreat 24368Wythe County
Living areabigger than750 ft²2% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac40% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than194017% of homes19% of homes

About 138 Ruffin Dr

When did 138 Ruffin Dr, Rural Retreat, VA last sell?

138 Ruffin Dr, Rural Retreat, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 138 Ruffin Dr, Rural Retreat, VA?

138 Ruffin Dr, Rural Retreat, VA has 4 bedrooms, 750 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 138 Ruffin Dr, Rural Retreat, VA built?

138 Ruffin Dr, Rural Retreat, VA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 138 Ruffin Dr, Rural Retreat, VA?

138 Ruffin Dr, Rural Retreat, VA is assigned to Rural Retreat Middle School (middle), rated B; Rural Retreat High School (high), rated A; Rural Retreat Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Wythe County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 138 Ruffin Dr, Rural Retreat, VA compare to other homes in Rural Retreat 24368?

Among the 2,054 homes in Rural Retreat 24368, it is bigger than 2% of them (750 ft² against a typical 1,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1940 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 138 Ruffin Dr, Rural Retreat, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 138 Ruffin Dr, Rural Retreat, VA was $74. The county assessed it at $14,500.

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