Kanawha County property record for 502 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV 25311
| Property Type | Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
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| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jul 2000) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 11-20-0095.0000 |
| Primary APN | 11-20-0095.0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 44,780 sqft (1.02 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 280 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06359567 |
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| Street Address | 502 RUFFNER AVE |
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25311-2012 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
| Legal Description | LT 280X160 BK O 1ST RUFFNER ADN RUFFNER-LEWIS-THOMPSON STS |
| Legal Subdivision | 1ST RUFFNER ADN |
| Legal Block | O |
| Jurisdiction | KANAWHA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East End Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2014 · 644 contributing resources · NRIS 14001060 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
502 Ruffner Ave, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2000 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Kanawha County records, as of November 5, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2749, CHARLESTON, WV 25330-2749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000250233 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2502 / 33 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Kanawha County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha County |
| Municipality | Charleston City |
| Unified School District | Kanawha County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Additional exemption filed | $219,540 Land $39,540 Building $180,000 | $365,900 Land $65,900 Building $300,000 |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $219,540 Land $39,540 Building $180,000 | $365,900 Land $65,900 Building $300,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 Ruffner Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 502 Ruffner Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 79% of West Virginia |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST private · serves 209,283 people · EPA ID WV3302016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 551 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Alpha Technologies, T-Mobile.
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