Well maintained and updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home sitting on 2 city lots. Has new gas heat pump and central air in 2009 plus newer carpet and windows. Nice above ground pool w/ fenced backyard. New roof on back of home. 3 Car detached garage with 3/4 bath was built in 1998 and is 48x22. Priced to sell and offers lots of extras. none
Well maintained and updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home sitting on 2 city lots. Has new gas heat pump and central air in 2009 plus newer carpet and windows. Nice above ground pool w/ fenced backyard. New roof on back of home. 3 Car detached garage with 3/4 bath was built in 1998 and is 48x22. Priced to sell and offers lots of extras. none
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,075 (+2.5%)
$4,505 + $14,765
$19,270
2024
$1,049 (+13.4%)
$4,505 + $14,765
$19,270
2023
$925 (+11.7%)
$4,250 + $13,930
$18,180
2022
$828 (+19.7%)
$3,730 + $12,220
$15,950
2021
$692 (−1.3%)
$3,390 + $11,110
$14,500
2020
$701 (+4.5%)
$2,975 + $9,745
$12,720
2019
$671 (+0.2%)
$3,025 + $9,910
$12,935
2018
$670 (+2.8%)
$2,955 + $9,675
$12,630
2017
$652 (+4.3%)
$2,970 + $9,725
$12,695
2016
$625 (+10.0%)
$2,925 + $9,575
$12,500
2015
$568 (−2.9%)
$2,850 + $9,325
$12,175
2014
$585 (+3.4%)
$2,705 + $8,855
$11,560
2013
$566
$2,741 + $8,963
$11,704
Tax history for 1216 E Ruth
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,075 (+2.5%)
$4,505 + $14,765
$19,270
2024
$1,049 (+13.4%)
$4,505 + $14,765
$19,270
2023
$925 (+11.7%)
$4,250 + $13,930
$18,180
2022
$828 (+19.7%)
$3,730 + $12,220
$15,950
2021
$692 (−1.3%)
$3,390 + $11,110
$14,500
2020
$701 (+4.5%)
$2,975 + $9,745
$12,720
2019
$671 (+0.2%)
$3,025 + $9,910
$12,935
2018
$670 (+2.8%)
$2,955 + $9,675
$12,630
2017
$652 (+4.3%)
$2,970 + $9,725
$12,695
2016
$625 (+10.0%)
$2,925 + $9,575
$12,500
2015
$568 (−2.9%)
$2,850 + $9,325
$12,175
2014
$585 (+3.4%)
$2,705 + $8,855
$11,560
2013
$566
$2,741 + $8,963
$11,704
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
817110004
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
Property details
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 817110004
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
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Schools
Benton Grade School 5-8
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Benton Cons High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$103,000 – $125,000
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