518 S Ruth St is a 1,089 square foot house on a 0.38 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 10, 2008 for $68,000. Based on Redfin's Porterville data, we estimate the home's value is $254,579.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$254,579
$187K since sold in October 2008$0 since September
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This home's estimate is 8.5% lower than the average sale price ($278K) 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.
Permits
Apr 28, 2017 • Final
Building permit - unincorporated areas
Install a temporary water tank.
Grading
Feb 2, 2017 • Final
Building permit - unincorporated areas
Install a new water line connection for a single-family home.
Plumbing
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Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Evaporative
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DOYLE COLONY
Living Sq. Ft: 1,089
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: DOYLE COL POR N/2 OF N/2LT 26
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 320
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,411
Legal Lot Number: 26
Acres: 0.38
Zoning Code: R-A
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,089
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Tulare County
APN: 262202002000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
John J. Doyle Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Pioneer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
27% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
38 unhealthy days expected this year, 42 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$242,000 – $293,000
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