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$99,987$114 / 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 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

489 S RUFFNER RD

CHARLESTON, WV 25314
2
Beds
1
Baths
874 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$100K
$77K low$123K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$435 (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.$27,060 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$45,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.56
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
81
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
78
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.30%

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
CountyKanawha
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 1.6 mi
M
Horace Mann Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Capital High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 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%

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How this home compares

489 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 less than 98% of homes in South Hills
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in South Hills
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in South Hills
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Older than 76% of homes in South Hills

What homes are worth in Charleston 25314

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

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$80K$1M

This home is worth more than 4% 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$99,987
CheaperTypical $274,001Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$114
CheaperTypical $143Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area874 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,924 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 489 S Ruffner Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth HillsCharleston 25314Kanawha County
Estimated valuepricier than$99,9872% of homes4% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11414% of homes20% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than874 ft²6% of homes6% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac60% of homes60% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than195024% of homes25% of homes43% of homes

About 489 S Ruffner Rd

How much is 489 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 489 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV is $99,987 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $76,778 to $123,196. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 489 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV last sell?

489 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV last sold on Apr 17, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 489 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV?

489 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 874 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 489 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV built?

489 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 489 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV?

489 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 489 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 4% of them ($99,987 against a typical $274,001), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($114 against a typical $143), it is bigger than 6% of them (874 ft² against a typical 1,924 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1950 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Kanawha County, it is worth more than 22% 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 489 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 489 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV was $435. The county assessed it at $27,060.

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