896 Ruth Ct is a 1,700 square foot house on a 0.65 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Petaluma data, we estimate the home's value is $1,173,025.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
0.65 acresLot Size
$690Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,173,025
$3,000 since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 7.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.26M) 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
$9,190 (+7.3%)
$352,280 + $456,487
$808,767
2024
$8,563 (+2.2%)
$345,373 + $447,537
$792,910
2023
$8,376 (+0.9%)
$338,601 + $438,762
$777,363
2022
$8,304 (+1.9%)
$331,962 + $430,159
$762,121
2021
$8,148 (−0.9%)
$325,453 + $421,725
$747,178
2020
$8,218 (+1.2%)
$319,072 + $413,456
$732,528
2019
$8,117 (+0.4%)
$315,801 + $409,217
$725,018
2018
$8,086 (+2.1%)
$309,609 + $401,194
$710,803
2017
$7,917 (+6.6%)
$297,588 + $385,616
$683,204
2015
$7,425 (+15.9%)
$283,505 + $301,273
$584,778
2014
$6,407 (+55.1%)
$273,777 + $270,538
$544,315
2013
$4,130 (+3.9%)
$273,777 + $270,538
$544,315
2012
$3,975 (−9.3%)
$210,000 + $149,000
$359,000
2011
$4,382 (+1,184.3%)
$210,000 + $136,300
$346,300
2010
$341 (−0.4%)
$226,000 + $157,000
$383,000
2009
$343 (+30.5%)
$8,020 + $17,627
$25,647
2007
$262
$7,883 + $17,323
$25,206
Tax history for 896 Ruth Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,190 (+7.3%)
$352,280 + $456,487
$808,767
2024
$8,563 (+2.2%)
$345,373 + $447,537
$792,910
2023
$8,376 (+0.9%)
$338,601 + $438,762
$777,363
2022
$8,304 (+1.9%)
$331,962 + $430,159
$762,121
2021
$8,148 (−0.9%)
$325,453 + $421,725
$747,178
2020
$8,218 (+1.2%)
$319,072 + $413,456
$732,528
2019
$8,117 (+0.4%)
$315,801 + $409,217
$725,018
2018
$8,086 (+2.1%)
$309,609 + $401,194
$710,803
2017
$7,917 (+6.6%)
$297,588 + $385,616
$683,204
2015
$7,425 (+15.9%)
$283,505 + $301,273
$584,778
2014
$6,407 (+55.1%)
$273,777 + $270,538
$544,315
2013
$4,130 (+3.9%)
$273,777 + $270,538
$544,315
2012
$3,975 (−9.3%)
$210,000 + $149,000
$359,000
2011
$4,382 (+1,184.3%)
$210,000 + $136,300
$346,300
2010
$341 (−0.4%)
$226,000 + $157,000
$383,000
2009
$343 (+30.5%)
$8,020 + $17,627
$25,647
2007
$262
$7,883 + $17,323
$25,206
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R2
Residential 2 Zone
The R2 zone is applied to areas previously developed and intended for detached single dwellings on individual lots, at densities ranging from 2.6 to 8.0 units per acre. The R2 zone is consistent with and implements the low density residential land use classification of the general plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Lodging & hospitality
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PETALUMA
Living Sq. Ft: 1,700
Building Sq. Ft: 1,700
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 2008 FM 006-470-022 & PTN 023 PER LLA0219 LT2PM172
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 320
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 28,263
Legal Lot Number: 2
Acres: 0.6488
Zoning Code: CITYPE
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM DWELLING
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,700
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Sonoma County
APN: 006470029000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Valley Vista Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Petaluma Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Petaluma High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$1.12M – $1.35M
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