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$95,041$99 / 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 82How 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 $6,500 on Apr 15, 2016

653 RUFFNER AVE

CHARLESTON, WV 25311
2
Beds
1
Baths
960 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$95K
$78K low$112K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$6,500 · Apr 15, 2016
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.$95,041
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$76,033

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$16,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,040
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$27,500

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.56
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
80
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
80
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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%

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.2.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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 · 1.9 mi
M
Horace Mann Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
Capital High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 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.Owner occupied
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

653 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 98% of homes in South Hills
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in South Hills
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in South Hills
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in South Hills
  • Older than 85% of homes in South Hills

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
$46K$645K

This home is worth more than 19% 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$95,041
CheaperTypical $155,200Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $110Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 653 Ruffner Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth HillsCharleston 25311Kanawha County
Estimated valuepricier than$95,0412% of homes19% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$995% of homes38% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²9% of homes19% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac96% of homes90% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than194015% of homes35% of homes28% of homes

About 653 Ruffner Ave

How much is 653 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 653 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV is $95,041 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $78,192 to $111,890. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 653 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV last sell?

653 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV last sold on Apr 15, 2016 for $6,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 653 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV?

653 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 653 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV built?

653 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 653 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV?

653 Ruffner Ave, 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 653 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV compare to other homes in Charleston 25311?

Among the 3,434 homes in Charleston 25311, it is worth more than 19% of them ($95,041 against a typical $155,200), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($99 against a typical $110), it is bigger than 19% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (2 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1940 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Kanawha County, it is worth more than 21% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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