821 Ruffin Street

Closed 1/31/24
Closed 1/31/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$305,000
3 beds1,300 sqft
821 Ruffin St, Wilmington, NC 28412
TownhouseProperty Type
0.05 acresLot Size
1998Year Built
$235/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$2,580/yrHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful low-maintenance BRICK townhome in the heart of shopping, dining, medical and just minutes from the BEACH and historic downtown Wilmington. Open floor plan with a large kitchen, overlooking the expansive living area and your own private back fenced courtyard. Enjoy off street parking and your own enclosed GARAGE. This is one of the rare properties in Merestone that has the extra room that is ideal for an office or a third bedroom. We are scheduled to have the interior painted in early January...Beautiful low-maintenance BRICK townhome in the heart of shopping, dining, medical and just minutes from the BEACH and historic downtown Wilmington. Open floor plan with a large kitchen, overlooking the expansive living area and your own private back fenced courtyard. Enjoy off street parking and your own enclosed GARAGE. This is one of the rare properties in Merestone that has the extra room that is ideal for an office or a third bedroom. We are scheduled to have the interior painted in early January so it will look just like new.
  • Listed by: Buddy Blake 910.262.7006 buddy@buddyblake.com Brokerage DRE #C9314 • Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Listing closed: 01/31/2024 12:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: 100409263

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$315,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

95.8%

Wilmington, NC

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Property Information for 821 Ruffin Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,629 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Townhouse
  • County: New Hanover County
  • Subdivision Name: Merestone
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: MF-L
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Lot Size: 0.05 AC / 2,269 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Secondary Subdivision: Tifton Park
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Directions: Take S College toward Oleander Dr. Turn RT on S 17th St, turn LT on George Anderson Dr, turn LT on Merestone Dr, turn RT on Ruffin St. Townhome will be on the left.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -78
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: None
  • Association Amenities: Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Grounds, Management
  • Association Name: Priestly Management
  • Association Phone: 910-509-7276
  • Association Fee: $2,580.00
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: R06516-006-024-000
  • Tax Book Number: 37
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 227 PH 3 TIFTON PARK AT MERESTONE
  • Tax Map Number: 388
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Total: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Off Street, On Site
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Range: 1200 - 1399
  • Building Area Total: 1300.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Area: 0.05
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2269.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1300.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 6613
  • Deed Page: 2375.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow, At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Municipal Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Horse: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Dining Room Type: Combination
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Master Downstairs
  • Levels: One
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Rooms Total: 5
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Sold Exclusive: No

Property History for 821 Ruffin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 31, 2024

Sold

NCRMLS #100409263

$305,000—
Jan 4, 2024

Pending

NCRMLS #100409263

—
Jan 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100409263

$335,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/31/2024

Sold

NCRMLS #100409263

$305,000
01/04/2024

Pending

NCRMLS #100409263

—
01/01/2024

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100409263

$335,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 821 Ruffin Street

Taxable ValueLand$62,500Additions$233,600Total$296,100
Tax Record2025$1,743 ($145 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,162 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,162 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,265 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1998ZoningMD-10CountyNEW HANOVERAPNR06516-006-024-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 821 Ruffin Street

This home is within New Hanover County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pine Valley Elementary
Public - K to 5
Williston Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Eugene Ashley High
Public - 9 to 12
Dr John Codington Elementary
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Pine Valley Elementary
PublicK to 5

Williston Middle
Public6 to 8

Eugene Ashley High
Public9 to 12

Dr John Codington Elementary
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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$305,000
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1,300
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