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Last sold for $25,000 on Jan 15, 2026

8701 RUFF RD

WEST SALEM, OH 44287
0
Baths
84.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · Jan 15, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,578 (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.$241,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$228,520
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$241,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$689,140

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.32
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
84
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Agricultural/Rural (General)
CountyWayne
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.84.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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.

M
Northwestern Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi
H
Northwestern High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi
E
Northwestern Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.7 mi

District: Northwestern Local School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 44287These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.135
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,288
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.107 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,211
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,383
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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

8701 Ruff Rd 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.

  • Among the largest lots in West Salem 44287
  • Older than 73% of homes in West Salem 44287

How it measures up in West Salem 44287

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Salem 44287.

Lot size84.1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 8701 Ruff Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Salem 44287Wayne County
Lot sizebigger than84.1 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than197027% of homes47% of homes

About 8701 Ruff Rd

When did 8701 Ruff Rd, West Salem, OH last sell?

8701 Ruff Rd, West Salem, OH last sold on Jan 15, 2026 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 8701 Ruff Rd, West Salem, OH built?

8701 Ruff Rd, West Salem, OH was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

What schools serve 8701 Ruff Rd, West Salem, OH?

8701 Ruff Rd, West Salem, OH is assigned to Northwestern Middle School (middle), rated C+; Northwestern High School (high), rated C+; Northwestern Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Northwestern Local School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8701 Ruff Rd, West Salem, OH compare to other homes in West Salem 44287?

Among the 2,959 homes in West Salem 44287, its lot is bigger than almost all of them (84.1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1970 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8701 Ruff Rd, West Salem, OH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8701 Ruff Rd, West Salem, OH was $2,578. The county assessed it at $241,200.

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