2436 Ruth Ave is a 1,000 square foot house on a 7,144 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on April 01, 1973 for $15,500. Based on Redfin's Lake Wales data, we estimate the home's value is $168,672.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
7,144 sq ftLot Size
$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$168,672
$153K since sold in April 1973$2,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 6.6% lower than the average sale price ($181K) 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
RS
Residential Suburban District
The purpose of the RS district is to provide areas for suburban-density residential development to promote the proper transition of land from rural to urban uses. The RS district permits single-family dwelling units, family care homes, agricultural support uses, and community facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Apr 19, 2018 • Final
Re-roof
Remove and replace shingles on a residential building.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Roof Shape Type: Gable Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EAST PARK HEIGHTS INC
Living Sq. Ft: 1,000
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,532
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,000
Building Sq. Ft: 1,532
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: EAST PARK HGTS INC PB 43 PG 40 BLK A LOT 9
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 252
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,144
Legal Lot Number: 9
Legal Block Number: A
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 0.164
Depth Footage: 102
Front Footage: 70
Zoning Code: R-2
County Use Description: SNGL FAM RES TO 2.49 AC
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,000
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,144 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Polk County
APN: 283006940300001090
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Spook Hill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy
Public 6-11 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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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
6/10 Fire Factor
9% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$161,000 – $194,000
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