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$37,602$28 / 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 59How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026
Last sold for $9,000 on Dec 5, 2017

53 RUFFIN ST

WHITAKERS, NC 27891
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,346 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$38K
$22K low$53K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$9,000 · Dec 5, 2017
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.$37,602
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$30,082

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$248 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$25,031

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyEDGECOMBE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 49 ft²

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.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Phillips Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.3 mi
H
North Edgecombe High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.9 mi
E
Coker-Wimberly Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 12.0 mi

District: Edgecombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27891These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,974
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.35 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,725
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,411
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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.58%

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

53 Ruffin St 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 93% of homes in Whitakers 27891
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Whitakers 27891
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Whitakers 27891
  • Older than 72% of homes in Whitakers 27891

What homes are worth in Whitakers 27891

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

This home
$26K$478K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Whitakers 27891.

How it measures up in Whitakers 27891

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whitakers 27891.

Estimated value$37,602
CheaperTypical $110,123Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$28
CheaperTypical $76Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,346 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 53 Ruffin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhitakers 27891Edgecombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$37,6027% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28almost no homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,346 ft²38% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac2% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than196128% of homes37% of homes

About 53 Ruffin St

How much is 53 Ruffin St, Whitakers, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Ruffin St, Whitakers, NC is $37,602 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $22,185 to $53,018. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Ruffin St, Whitakers, NC last sell?

53 Ruffin St, Whitakers, NC last sold on Dec 5, 2017 for $9,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 53 Ruffin St, Whitakers, NC?

53 Ruffin St, Whitakers, NC has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,346 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 53 Ruffin St, Whitakers, NC built?

53 Ruffin St, Whitakers, NC was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.

What schools serve 53 Ruffin St, Whitakers, NC?

53 Ruffin St, Whitakers, NC is assigned to Phillips Middle School (middle), rated D; North Edgecombe High School (high), rated D+; Coker-Wimberly Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Edgecombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Ruffin St, Whitakers, NC compare to other homes in Whitakers 27891?

Among the 1,862 homes in Whitakers 27891, it is worth more than 7% of them ($37,602 against a typical $110,123), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($28 against a typical $76), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,346 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1961 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Edgecombe County, it is worth more than 7% 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 53 Ruffin St, Whitakers, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Ruffin St, Whitakers, NC was $248.

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