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$227,570$228 / 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 88How 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 $185,000 on Sep 15, 2023

298 WHARTON RD

RUFFIN, NC 27326
0
Baths
1,000 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.
7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$228K
$201K low$255K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$185,000 · Sep 15, 2023
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.$227,570
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$182,056

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,085 (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.$161,380 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,684
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$121,696
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$161,380
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$161,380

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRockingham
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.8 mi
M
Rockingham County Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.8 mi
H
Rockingham County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.1 mi

District: Rockingham County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27326These 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.106
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 100.48

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.4%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,357
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.60 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,801
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,443
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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

298 Wharton Rd 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 71% of homes in Ruffin 27326
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Rockingham County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Ruffin 27326
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Rockingham County

What homes are worth in Ruffin 27326

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

This home
$29K$612K

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Ruffin 27326.

How it measures up in Ruffin 27326

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ruffin 27326.

Estimated value$227,570
CheaperTypical $154,281Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$228
CheaperTypical $130Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,430 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size7 ac
SmallerTypical 1.76 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 298 Wharton Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuffin 27326Rockingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$227,57071% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22887% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,000 ft²16% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7 ac79% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than198157% of homes63% of homes

About 298 Wharton Rd

How much is 298 Wharton Rd, Ruffin, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 298 Wharton Rd, Ruffin, NC is $227,570 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $200,504 to $254,636. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 298 Wharton Rd, Ruffin, NC last sell?

298 Wharton Rd, Ruffin, NC last sold on Sep 15, 2023 for $185,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 298 Wharton Rd, Ruffin, NC?

298 Wharton Rd, Ruffin, NC has 1,000 square feet of living space and a 7.00-acre lot.

When was 298 Wharton Rd, Ruffin, NC built?

298 Wharton Rd, Ruffin, NC was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 298 Wharton Rd, Ruffin, NC?

298 Wharton Rd, Ruffin, NC is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Rockingham County Middle School (middle), rated B; Rockingham County High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Rockingham County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 298 Wharton Rd, Ruffin, NC compare to other homes in Ruffin 27326?

Among the 1,994 homes in Ruffin 27326, it is worth more than 71% of them ($227,570 against a typical $154,281), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($228 against a typical $130), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,000 ft² against a typical 1,430 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (7 ac against a typical 1.76 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1981 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Rockingham County, it is worth more than 71% 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 298 Wharton Rd, Ruffin, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 298 Wharton Rd, Ruffin, NC was $1,085. The county assessed it at $161,380.

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