Parcels with improvements, Use Not SpecifiedOther
251 RUFF LN
MILL SPRING, NC 28756
0
Baths
1.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$266 (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.$52,032 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,237
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,795
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,055
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$52,032
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.35
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.
EMH
Polk Central Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
Polk County Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
Polk County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
District: Polk County Schools
Neighborhood · ZIP 28756These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94
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.71%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,442
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.50 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,482
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,252
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 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.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
251 Ruff Ln 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.
- Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Mill Spring 28756
How it measures up in Mill Spring 28756
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mill Spring 28756.
Lot size1.35 ac
SmallerTypical 3.29 acBigger
Bigger than 23% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Mill Spring 28756 | Polk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 1.35 ac | 23% of homes | 37% of homes |
Closest homes
- 95 Ruff Ln$285K0.1 mi · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,539 ft² · Sold $216K · Nov 2021
- 1237 Highway 9 S$286K0.2 mi · 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,232 ft²
- 35 Ruff Ln$277K0.2 mi · 2 bd · 2 ba · 960 ft² · Sold Jul 2020
- 160 White Fence Ln$285K0.2 mi · 3 bd · 4 ba · 1,420 ft² · Sold Jun 2013
- 14645 S 9 Nc$313K0.3 mi · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,951 ft²
- Logan Hines Ln$176K0.3 mi · 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 ft²
- S 9 Nc$315K0.3 mi · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,508 ft²
- 1490 Highway 9 S$283K0.4 mi · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,685 ft²
More homes in Mill Spring 28756
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- Jobes Trl2.13 ac · Sold $48K · Jul 2026
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- 454 Fallen Tree Ln$401K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 ft² · Sold $400K · Jun 2026
- 2739 Lake Adger Rd$601K3 bd · 1 ba · 968 ft² · Sold $70K · Jun 2026
- 140 Fire Tower Rd$217K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 ft² · Sold $217K · Jun 2026
- 256 School Rd$253K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,328 ft² · Sold $253K · Jun 2026
- 421 N Boundary Rd$1.1M4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,883 ft² · Sold $1.1M · Apr 2026
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