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Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $145,000 on Dec 29, 2022

608 RUFFNER AVE

CHARLESTON, WV 25311
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,685 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,000 · Dec 29, 2022
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$171,000
3RD PARTY INDIVIDUAL · P · recorded Jun 30, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,190 (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.$68,040 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$113,400

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.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.0.2 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.Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)
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.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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

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

E
Piedmont Year-Round EducationC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
West Side Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Capital High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Kanawha County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 25311These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.9,596
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.333 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,129
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,066
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

608 Ruffner Ave 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.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Kanawha County

How it measures up in Charleston 25311

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 25311.

Living area2,685 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,524 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 608 Ruffner Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast EndCharleston 25311Kanawha County
Living areabigger than2,685 ft²75% of homes81% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac73% of homes29% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than191723% of homes8% of homes4% of homes

About 608 Ruffner Ave

When did 608 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV last sell?

608 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV last sold on Dec 29, 2022 for $145,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 608 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV?

608 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,685 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 608 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV built?

608 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 608 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV?

608 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV is assigned to Piedmont Year-Round Education (elementary), rated C+; West Side Middle School (middle), rated D+; 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 608 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV compare to other homes in Charleston 25311?

Among the 3,434 homes in Charleston 25311, it is bigger than 81% of them (2,685 ft² against a typical 1,524 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1917 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 608 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 608 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV was $2,190. The county assessed it at $68,040.

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