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$215,578$174 / 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 $180,000 on Dec 28, 2022

185 RUFFIN ST

LINVILLE, NC 28646
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,242 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$216K
$179K low$252K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · Dec 28, 2022
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.$215,578
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$172,462

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$145 (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.$36,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$36,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyAvery
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.None
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.Porch · 383 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

185 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 85% of homes in Linville 28646
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Linville 28646
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Linville 28646
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Avery County
  • Among the oldest 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 15% 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$215,578
CheaperTypical $1,173,152Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $472Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,242 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,969 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 185 Ruffin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLinville 28646Avery County
Estimated valuepricier than$215,57815% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17413% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,242 ft²9% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac14% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than19122% of homesalmost no homes

About 185 Ruffin St

How much is 185 Ruffin St, Linville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 185 Ruffin St, Linville, NC is $215,578 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $179,097 to $252,059. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 185 Ruffin St, Linville, NC last sell?

185 Ruffin St, Linville, NC last sold on Dec 28, 2022 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 185 Ruffin St, Linville, NC?

185 Ruffin St, Linville, NC has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,242 square feet of living space.

When was 185 Ruffin St, Linville, NC built?

185 Ruffin St, Linville, NC was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 185 Ruffin St, Linville, NC?

185 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 185 Ruffin St, Linville, NC compare to other homes in Linville 28646?

Among the 1,202 homes in Linville 28646, it is worth more than 15% of them ($215,578 against a typical $1,173,152), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($174 against a typical $472), it is bigger than 9% of them (1,242 ft² against a typical 2,969 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1912 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Avery County, it is worth more than 44% 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 185 Ruffin St, Linville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Ruffin St, Linville, NC was $145. The county assessed it at $36,300.

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