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$391,933
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 57How 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 $5,000 on Jul 6, 2021

494 S RUFFNER RD

CHARLESTON, WV 25314
0
Baths
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$392K
$225K low$559K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,000 · Jul 6, 2021
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.$391,933
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$313,546

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$226 (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.$7,020 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,020
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$11,700

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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyKanawha
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

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

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 more than 94% of homes in Kanawha County

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
$76K$973K

This home is worth more than 74% 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$391,933
CheaperTypical $266,175Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

How 494 S Ruffner Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth HillsCharleston 25314Kanawha County
Estimated valuepricier than$391,93368% of homes74% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac49% of homes51% of homes59% 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 $391,933 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $224,692 to $559,174. 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 Jul 6, 2021 for $5,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

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 74% of them ($391,933 against a typical $266,175) and its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.3 ac). Measured against all of Kanawha County, it is worth more than 94% 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 $226. The county assessed it at $7,020.

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