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$873,432$172 / 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 97How 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 $580,000 on Aug 31, 2017

26 RUFFIAN DR

STAFFORD, VA 22556
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,081 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.
3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$873K
$846K low$901K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$580,000 · Aug 31, 2017
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.$280,963
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$224,770
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.70%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$592,469
USAA · recorded Aug 31, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,174 (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.$778,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$186,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$592,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$778,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$778,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountySTAFFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Mountain View High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Margaret Brent Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Rodney E. Thompson Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi

District: Stafford County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22556These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
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.33,298
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.567 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$134,332
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,267
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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

26 Ruffian 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.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Stafford County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Stafford 22556
  • Among the largest homes in Stafford County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Stafford County

What homes are worth in Stafford 22556

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

This home
$265K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Stafford 22556.

How it measures up in Stafford 22556

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Stafford 22556.

Estimated value$873,432
CheaperTypical $530,670Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$172
CheaperTypical $271Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area5,081 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,956 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.55 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 26 Ruffian Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStafford 22556Stafford County
Estimated valuepricier than$873,43290% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1722% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than5,081 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than3 ac76% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than199758% of homes50% of homes

About 26 Ruffian Dr

How much is 26 Ruffian Dr, Stafford, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26 Ruffian Dr, Stafford, VA is $873,432 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $846,050 to $900,814. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26 Ruffian Dr, Stafford, VA last sell?

26 Ruffian Dr, Stafford, VA last sold on Aug 31, 2017 for $580,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 26 Ruffian Dr, Stafford, VA?

26 Ruffian Dr, Stafford, VA has 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 5,081 square feet of living space and a 3.00-acre lot.

When was 26 Ruffian Dr, Stafford, VA built?

26 Ruffian Dr, Stafford, VA was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 26 Ruffian Dr, Stafford, VA?

26 Ruffian Dr, Stafford, VA is assigned to Mountain View High School (high), rated A-; Margaret Brent Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Rodney E. Thompson Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Stafford County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26 Ruffian Dr, Stafford, VA compare to other homes in Stafford 22556?

Among the 8,911 homes in Stafford 22556, it is worth more than 90% of them ($873,432 against a typical $530,670), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($172 against a typical $271), it is bigger than 98% of them (5,081 ft² against a typical 1,956 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (3 ac against a typical 0.55 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1997 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Stafford County, it is worth more than 95% 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 26 Ruffian Dr, Stafford, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Ruffian Dr, Stafford, VA was $7,174. The county assessed it at $778,300.

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