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$410,477$219 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $250,000 on Jan 31, 2020

154 RUFFIN ST

LINVILLE, NC 28646
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,876 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$410K
$340K low$481K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Jan 31, 2020
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$410,477
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$328,382

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$993 (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.$248,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$118,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$129,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$248,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$248,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.11%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyAvery
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1963
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.39
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 130 ft²Porch · 708 ft²

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Avery Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
E
Newland Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.7 mi

District: Avery County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28646These 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.154
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.103

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.24%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.983
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.32 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,834
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,845
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 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.Owner occupied
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

154 Ruffin St 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.

  • Worth less than 70% of homes in Linville 28646
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Linville 28646
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Linville 28646
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Avery County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Avery County

What homes are worth in Linville 28646

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$48K$4.9M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Linville 28646.

How it measures up in Linville 28646

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Linville 28646.

Estimated value$410,477
CheaperTypical $1,173,152Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$219
CheaperTypical $472Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,876 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,969 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 154 Ruffin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLinville 28646Avery County
Estimated valuepricier than$410,47730% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21919% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,876 ft²23% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac22% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than19307% of homes4% of homes

About 154 Ruffin St

How much is 154 Ruffin St, Linville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 154 Ruffin St, Linville, NC is $410,477 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $340,040 to $480,914. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 154 Ruffin St, Linville, NC last sell?

154 Ruffin St, Linville, NC last sold on Jan 31, 2020 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 154 Ruffin St, Linville, NC?

154 Ruffin St, Linville, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,876 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 154 Ruffin St, Linville, NC built?

154 Ruffin St, Linville, NC was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 154 Ruffin St, Linville, NC?

154 Ruffin St, Linville, NC is assigned to Avery Middle School (middle), rated D-; Avery County High School (high), rated D+; Newland Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Avery County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 154 Ruffin St, Linville, NC compare to other homes in Linville 28646?

Among the 1,202 homes in Linville 28646, it is worth more than 30% of them ($410,477 against a typical $1,173,152), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($219 against a typical $472), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,876 ft² against a typical 2,969 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1930 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Avery County, it is worth more than 69% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 154 Ruffin St, Linville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 154 Ruffin St, Linville, NC was $993. The county assessed it at $248,300.

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