8551 Ruth Dr is a 1,260 square foot house on a 0.64 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Bessemer data, we estimate the home's value is $188,693.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.64 acresLot Size
$150Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$188,693
$4,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 19.3% lower than the average sale price ($234K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$709 (+7.4%)
2024
$659 (+5.3%)
2023
$626 (+28.1%)
2022
$489 (−1.8%)
2021
$498 (+6.7%)
2020
$467
2019
$467 (−5.3%)
2018
$493
2017
$493 (+3.8%)
2016
$475 (−2.9%)
2013
$489
Tax history for 8551 Ruth Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$709 (+7.4%)
2024
$659 (+5.3%)
2023
$626 (+28.1%)
2022
$489 (−1.8%)
2021
$498 (+6.7%)
2020
$467
2019
$467 (−5.3%)
2018
$493
2017
$493 (+3.8%)
2016
$475 (−2.9%)
2013
$489
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,260
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,260
Building Sq. Ft: 2,520
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: COM SE COR OF SE1/4 OF NE1/4 OF SEC 23 TWSP 17S R 6W TH N 663.8 FT TO SE COR OF N1/2 OF SD SE1/4 OF NE1/4 TH CONT N 86.4 FT TH NW 405.6 FT TH W 493 FT TO POB TH CONT W 106.1 FT TH NW 247.8 FT TH E 161.5 FT TH SE 222.8 FT TO POB
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Concrete Block Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 360
Garage / Carport Type: Concrete Block
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 27,878
Municipality Name: OUTSIDE MUNIC(BESS)
Acres: 0.64
Zoning Code: A1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: OUTSIDE MUNIC(BESS)
Tax Area: OUTSIDE ANY MUNI BESS.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,260
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Jefferson County
APN: 19 00 23 0 000 016.003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oak Grove Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.9mi
8/10
Oak Grove High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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