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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,412 (+1.0%)
$18,000 + $27,464
$45,464
2024
$1,397 (+5.3%)
$18,000 + $26,714
$44,714
2023
$1,327 (+21.2%)
$18,000 + $26,714
$44,714
2022
$1,094 (+6.0%)
$18,000 + $24,450
$42,450
2021
$1,032 (+3.7%)
$15,000 + $19,308
$34,308
2020
$995 (+3.4%)
$15,000 + $14,520
$29,520
2019
$962 (−30.8%)
$15,000 + $14,520
$29,520
2018
$1,389 (+138.3%)
$15,000 + $13,329
$28,329
2017
$583 (+1.4%)
$15,000 + $19,136
$34,136
2016
$575
$15,000 + $19,136
$34,136
2014
$575
$15,000 + $18,605
$33,605
Tax history for 491 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,412 (+1.0%)
$18,000 + $27,464
$45,464
2024
$1,397 (+5.3%)
$18,000 + $26,714
$44,714
2023
$1,327 (+21.2%)
$18,000 + $26,714
$44,714
2022
$1,094 (+6.0%)
$18,000 + $24,450
$42,450
2021
$1,032 (+3.7%)
$15,000 + $19,308
$34,308
2020
$995 (+3.4%)
$15,000 + $14,520
$29,520
2019
$962 (−30.8%)
$15,000 + $14,520
$29,520
2018
$1,389 (+138.3%)
$15,000 + $13,329
$28,329
2017
$583 (+1.4%)
$15,000 + $19,136
$34,136
2016
$575
$15,000 + $19,136
$34,136
2014
$575
$15,000 + $18,605
$33,605
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RS-8
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the RS district is to stabilize and protect the owner occupied housing characteristics of the district and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Gravity Not Ducted
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Tin
Roof Shape Type: Tin
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,224
Building Sq. Ft: 1,224
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: 491 RUTH ST
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,780
Municipality Name: PROPERTY IN CITY
Acres: 0.5
Depth Footage: 261
Front Footage: 115
Zoning Code: RS-8
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: BERKSHIRE TWP - BIG WALNUT
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Clarke County
APN: 163B2 A010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Coile Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
3/10
Cedar Shoals High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
2/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 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
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$186,000 – $225,000
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