42 E Ruth Ave is a 825 square foot house on a 8,265 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 13, 1982 for $32,000. Based on Redfin's Phoenix data, we estimate the home's value is $238,028.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,265 sq ftLot Size
$289Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$238,028
$206K since sold in August 1982$4,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 29% lower than the average sale price ($335K) 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
Mar 7, 1996 • 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: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NORTONS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 825
Building Sq. Ft: 825
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 7 NORTONS SUB W2 S2 LOT 7
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,265
Legal Lot Number: 7
Municipality Name: PHOENIX
Acres: 0.1897
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.: 825
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,265 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Maricopa County
APN: 16051069
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
$227,000 – $274,000
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