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$232,376$195 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $220,000 on Aug 7, 2024

2501 RUFFIN ST

NORFOLK, VA 23504
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,189 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$232K
$211K low$254K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$220,000 · Aug 7, 2024
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$18,976
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$15,181
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.92%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$213,400
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Aug 6, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,708 (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.$220,200 (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.$157,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$220,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$220,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyNorfolk City
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(3)

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
Lindenwood Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Blair Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Granby High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23504These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.89%
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.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,628
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,909 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,691
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,604
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

2501 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 82% of homes in Norfolk city County
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Norfolk 23504
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Norfolk 23504
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Norfolk 23504
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Norfolk city County

What homes are worth in Norfolk 23504

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

This home
$134K$541K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Norfolk 23504.

How it measures up in Norfolk 23504

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norfolk 23504.

Estimated value$232,376
CheaperTypical $278,504Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$195
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,189 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,603 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 2501 Ruffin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorfolk 23504Norfolk city County
Estimated valuepricier than$232,37631% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19571% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,189 ft²17% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac73% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than198056% of homes75% of homes

About 2501 Ruffin St

How much is 2501 Ruffin St, Norfolk, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2501 Ruffin St, Norfolk, VA is $232,376 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $210,521 to $254,231. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2501 Ruffin St, Norfolk, VA last sell?

2501 Ruffin St, Norfolk, VA last sold on Aug 7, 2024 for $220,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2501 Ruffin St, Norfolk, VA?

2501 Ruffin St, Norfolk, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,189 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 2501 Ruffin St, Norfolk, VA built?

2501 Ruffin St, Norfolk, VA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2501 Ruffin St, Norfolk, VA?

2501 Ruffin St, Norfolk, VA is assigned to Lindenwood Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Blair Middle School (middle), rated D+; Granby High School (high), rated D. All sit in Norfolk City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2501 Ruffin St, Norfolk, VA compare to other homes in Norfolk 23504?

Among the 5,007 homes in Norfolk 23504, it is worth more than 31% of them ($232,376 against a typical $278,504), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($195 against a typical $179), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,189 ft² against a typical 1,603 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1980 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Norfolk city County, it is worth more than 18% 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 2501 Ruffin St, Norfolk, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2501 Ruffin St, Norfolk, VA was $2,708. The county assessed it at $220,200.

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