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$56,538
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 61How 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

RUFFIN ST

LINVILLE, NC 28646
0
Baths
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$57K
$34K low$79K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$144 (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.$36,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$36,000

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.36
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
63
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%
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.1 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
CountyAvery
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

M
Avery Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Avery County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
E
Newland Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.7 mi

District: Avery County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28646These 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.154
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.103

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.24%
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.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.983
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.32 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,834
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,845
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

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 less than 97% of homes in Linville 28646
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Avery County

What homes are worth in Linville 28646

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

This home
$48K$4.9M

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Linville 28646.

How it measures up in Linville 28646

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Linville 28646.

Estimated value$56,538
CheaperTypical $1,200,462Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.99 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

How Ruffin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLinville 28646Avery County
Estimated valuepricier than$56,5383% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac20% of homes14% of homes

About Ruffin St

How much is Ruffin St, Linville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Ruffin St, Linville, NC is $56,538 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $34,263 to $78,813. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Ruffin St, Linville, NC last sell?

Ruffin St, Linville, NC last sold on Apr 15, 1999, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Ruffin St, Linville, NC?

Ruffin St, Linville, NC is assigned to Avery Middle School (middle), rated D-; Avery County High School (high), rated D+; Newland Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Avery County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Ruffin St, Linville, NC compare to other homes in Linville 28646?

Among the 1,204 homes in Linville 28646, it is worth more than 3% of them ($56,538 against a typical $1,200,462) and its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.99 ac). Measured against all of Avery County, it is worth more than 9% 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 Ruffin St, Linville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Ruffin St, Linville, NC was $144. The county assessed it at $36,000.

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