40 E Ruth Ave is a 969 square foot house on a 10,301 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 01, 1982 for $40,000. Based on Redfin's Phoenix data, we estimate the home's value is $265,483.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
10,301 sq ftLot Size
$274Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$265,483
$225K since sold in June 1982$3,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 22.9% lower than the average sale price ($345K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-5
Multifamily Residence-Restricted Commercial District
The purpose of the multi-family residence districts is to provide for alternate living styles including rental, condominiums and single ownership of land with multiple units thereon or single or attached townhomes; The density ranges offered are intended to allow for a greater interaction of residents with at least the opportunity for less individual maintenance, unit cost, and size as compared with a conventional single-family residence.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Educational / school
Fire house
Police station
Jul 31, 2019 • Final
Residential permits
Remodel
Nov 30, 1995 • Final
Residential permits
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Evaporative
Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame Wood
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NORTONS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 969
Building Sq. Ft: 969
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 8 NORTONS SUB PT LOT 8 S 100' .24 AC
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,301
Legal Lot Number: 8
Municipality Name: PHOENIX
Acres: 0.2365
Zoning Code: R-5
State Use Description: SINGLE FAM RES-URBAN SUBD
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 969
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,301 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Maricopa County
APN: 16051072
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Desert View Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Royal Palm Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Sunnyslope High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 112° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Phoenix, AZ • 85020
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.5 hours in
June and 7.7 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$253,000 – $306,000
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