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$110,380$70 / 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 86How 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

609 RUFFNER AVE

CHARLESTON, WV 25311
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,575 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.
2,657 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$110K
$95K low$125K high
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.$110,380
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$88,304

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,151 (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.$35,760 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,820
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$29,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,420
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$59,600

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.36 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.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.0.06
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
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.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

609 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.

  • Worth less than 71% of homes in Charleston 25311
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Kanawha County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Kanawha County

What homes are worth in Charleston 25311

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

This home
$43K$604K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Charleston 25311.

How it measures up in Charleston 25311

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

Estimated value$110,380
CheaperTypical $154,787Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$70
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,575 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,528 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size2,657 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 609 Ruffner Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast EndCharleston 25311Kanawha County
Estimated valuepricier than$110,38036% of homes29% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7024% of homes15% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,575 ft²38% of homes52% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,657 ft²26% of homes8% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than193067% of homes27% of homes17% of homes

About 609 Ruffner Ave

How much is 609 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 609 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV is $110,380 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $95,261 to $125,499. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 609 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV?

609 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,575 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 609 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV built?

609 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 609 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV?

609 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 609 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV compare to other homes in Charleston 25311?

Among the 3,434 homes in Charleston 25311, it is worth more than 29% of them ($110,380 against a typical $154,787), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($70 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,575 ft² against a typical 1,528 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (2,657 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1930 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Kanawha County, it is worth more than 29% 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 609 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 609 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV was $1,151. The county assessed it at $35,760.

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