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$392,246$338 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $180,500 on Jun 23, 2006

838 RUFFIN ST

WILMINGTON, NC 28412
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,162 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$392K
$344K low$440K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,500 · Jun 23, 2006

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.$297,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$234,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$297,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$297,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyNew Hanover
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 100 ft²Porch · 80 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.

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

E
Pine Valley Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Williston Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi
H
Eugene Ashley High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi

District: New Hanover County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28412These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,847
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,704 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,344
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,365
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.59 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

838 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 more than 66% of homes in Carriage Hills
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Carriage Hills
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Carriage Hills
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in New Hanover County
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Carriage Hills

What homes are worth in Wilmington 28412

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

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$186K$925K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Wilmington 28412.

How it measures up in Wilmington 28412

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilmington 28412.

Estimated value$392,246
CheaperTypical $413,377Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$338
CheaperTypical $241Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,162 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,685 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 838 Ruffin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarriage HillsWilmington 28412New Hanover County
Estimated valuepricier than$392,24666% of homes45% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33898% of homes96% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,162 ft²14% of homes14% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²18% of homes10% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than199873% of homes45% of homes60% of homes

About 838 Ruffin St

How much is 838 Ruffin St, Wilmington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Ruffin St, Wilmington, NC is $392,246 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $344,437 to $440,055. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Ruffin St, Wilmington, NC last sell?

838 Ruffin St, Wilmington, NC last sold on Jun 23, 2006 for $180,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 Ruffin St, Wilmington, NC?

838 Ruffin St, Wilmington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,162 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 838 Ruffin St, Wilmington, NC built?

838 Ruffin St, Wilmington, NC was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 838 Ruffin St, Wilmington, NC?

838 Ruffin St, Wilmington, NC is assigned to Pine Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Williston Middle School (middle), rated B-; Eugene Ashley High School (high), rated C+. All sit in New Hanover County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 Ruffin St, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28412?

Among the 17,108 homes in Wilmington 28412, it is worth more than 45% of them ($392,246 against a typical $413,377), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($338 against a typical $241), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,162 ft² against a typical 1,685 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1998 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of New Hanover County, it is worth more than 40% 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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