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$269,696$134 / 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

474 S RUFFNER RD

CHARLESTON, WV 25314
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,006 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.
0.62 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$270K
$238K low$302K high
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.$269,696
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$215,757

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$604 (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.$37,560 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$62,600

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyKanawha
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.62
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Kanawha City Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Horace Mann Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Capital High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi

District: Kanawha County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25314These 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.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
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.15,329
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.418 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,638
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$132,286
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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.45%

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

474 S Ruffner 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 84% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in South Hills
  • Older than 97% of homes in Charleston 25314

What homes are worth in Charleston 25314

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

This home
$77K$991K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Charleston 25314.

How it measures up in Charleston 25314

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 25314.

Estimated value$269,696
CheaperTypical $267,076Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$134
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area2,006 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,925 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.62 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 474 S Ruffner Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth HillsCharleston 25314Kanawha County
Estimated valuepricier than$269,69643% of homes51% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13437% of homes45% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than2,006 ft²47% of homes53% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.62 ac79% of homes77% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than19204% of homes3% of homes8% of homes

About 474 S Ruffner Rd

How much is 474 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 474 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV is $269,696 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $237,750 to $301,642. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 474 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV last sell?

474 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV last sold on May 12, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 474 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV?

474 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,006 square feet of living space and a 0.62-acre lot.

When was 474 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV built?

474 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 474 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV?

474 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV is assigned to Kanawha City Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Horace Mann Middle School (middle), rated C; Capital High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Kanawha County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 474 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV compare to other homes in Charleston 25314?

Among the 6,167 homes in Charleston 25314, it is worth more than 51% of them ($269,696 against a typical $267,076), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($134 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 53% of them (2,006 ft² against a typical 1,925 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.62 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1920 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Kanawha County, it is worth more than 84% 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 474 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 474 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV was $604. The county assessed it at $37,560.

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