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    1526 Ruffner Ave, Charleston, WV

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    Prestigious office building with on-site parking and flexible zoning.

    Type:OFFICE
    Property size:
    4,000 SF
    Lot size:
    0.26 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $168/SF
    Added:
    Nov 13, 2025
    Days on Market:
    214
    Last Refresh:
    May 19 at 10:04 pm

    Property Features for 1526 Ruffner Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    4,000 SF
    Lot size
    0.26 Acres
    Property subtype
    OFFICE

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    Listing Contact
    Mike Thompson

    Listing agent Mike Thompson

    Listing office Realcorp, LLC

    Listing date Nov 13, 2025

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    HighLights

    • R‑O zoning allows for both residential and commercial uses.
    • Approximately 10 on‑site parking spaces plus a detached two‑car garage.
    • Property being sold with furniture included.
    • Windows have been replaced throughout the building.
    • Slate roof
    • Building with historical significance (built by the Steiger Fur Company family in 1938).

    Overview

    Constructed in 1938, this 4,000-square-foot building features a large foyer. The property includes replaced windows, a slate roof, and recently painted soffits. It is being sold with furniture in place. The property has approximately 10 parking spaces on site, along with a detached two-car garage. Parking is also available along Kanawha Boulevard. The special R-O zoning allows for both residential and commercial uses. The owner will consider a long-term lease as well as a sale.

    Local Financial Insights For Office B

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $72.0k $18.00
    − Vacancy −$15.8k −$3.96
    EGI $56.2k $14.04
    − OpEx −$14.0k −$3.51
    NOI $42.1k $10.53
    4,000 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 22.00% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Office B
    $601.7K
    $526.5K – $702.0K (±1% cap)
    NOI $42,120 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.24%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $882.1K
    $771.8K – $1.03M (±1% cap)
    NOI $61,747 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.15%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Office buildings

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Daycare Center Skin Care Clinic

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Charleston
    County
    Kanawha
    State
    West Virginia
    Longitude
    -81.6195
    Latitude
    38.3466

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Prestigious office building with on-site parking and flexible zoning.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 1526 Ruffner Ave Charleston, WV.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $675,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: R‑O zoning allows for both residential and commercial uses.; Approximately 10 on‑site parking spaces plus a detached two‑car garage.; Property being sold with furniture included.
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