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$165,469$251 / 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 44How 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 $6,000 on Mar 31, 2021

494 S RUFFNER RD

CHARLESTON, WV 25314
4
Beds
1
Baths
659 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$165K
$73K low$258K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$6,000 · Mar 31, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$243 (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.$15,120 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$25,200

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.Conventional
CountyKANAWHA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.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 · 1.5 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

494 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 85% of homes in South Hills
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Kanawha County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Charleston 25314
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in South Hills
  • Older than 92% 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.

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$67K$964K

This home is worth more than 20% 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$165,469
CheaperTypical $265,653Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$251
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area659 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,921 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 494 S Ruffner Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth HillsCharleston 25314Kanawha County
Estimated valuepricier than$165,46915% of homes20% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25197% of homes97% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than659 ft²3% of homes2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac31% of homes33% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than193510% of homes8% of homes19% of homes

About 494 S Ruffner Rd

How much is 494 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 494 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV is $165,469 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $73,038 to $257,900. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 494 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV last sell?

494 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV last sold on Mar 31, 2021 for $6,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 494 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV?

494 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 659 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 494 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV built?

494 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 494 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV?

494 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 494 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 20% of them ($165,469 against a typical $265,653), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($251 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 2% of them (659 ft² against a typical 1,921 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1935 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Kanawha County, it is worth more than 56% 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 494 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 494 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV was $243. The county assessed it at $15,120.

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