5795 Ruth Ave is a 1,659 square foot house on a 0.31 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Portage data, we estimate the home's value is $279,896.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$279,896
$1,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2.1% lower than the average sale price ($286K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,393 (+0.4%)
$37,400 + $228,500
$265,900
2024
$2,384 (−3.8%)
$37,400 + $201,000
$238,400
2023
$2,479 (+13.5%)
$35,600 + $211,200
$246,800
2022
$2,184 (+12.8%)
$35,600 + $183,500
$219,100
2021
$1,936 (+2.3%)
$35,600 + $156,700
$192,300
2020
$1,892 (+2.7%)
$32,500 + $155,400
$187,900
2019
$1,843 (+1.6%)
$32,500 + $150,500
$183,000
2018
$1,813 (+7.2%)
$32,500 + $145,200
$177,700
2017
$1,691 (+3.8%)
$34,300 + $125,300
$159,600
2016
$1,629 (+4.1%)
$34,300 + $125,300
$159,600
2015
$1,565 (−14.7%)
$32,200 + $121,000
$153,200
2013
$1,835
$32,900 + $112,400
$145,300
Tax history for 5795 Ruth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,393 (+0.4%)
$37,400 + $228,500
$265,900
2024
$2,384 (−3.8%)
$37,400 + $201,000
$238,400
2023
$2,479 (+13.5%)
$35,600 + $211,200
$246,800
2022
$2,184 (+12.8%)
$35,600 + $183,500
$219,100
2021
$1,936 (+2.3%)
$35,600 + $156,700
$192,300
2020
$1,892 (+2.7%)
$32,500 + $155,400
$187,900
2019
$1,843 (+1.6%)
$32,500 + $150,500
$183,000
2018
$1,813 (+7.2%)
$32,500 + $145,200
$177,700
2017
$1,691 (+3.8%)
$34,300 + $125,300
$159,600
2016
$1,629 (+4.1%)
$34,300 + $125,300
$159,600
2015
$1,565 (−14.7%)
$32,200 + $121,000
$153,200
2013
$1,835
$32,900 + $112,400
$145,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R2
Low Density Residential District
The R2 district low density residential is intended to provide a land use category for single-family detached homes. The provisions that regulate this land use district protect, maintain and promote areas in Portage for existing and future housing growth.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 9
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Steel
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Brick/Stone
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: TRACY TERRACE UN 1
Living Sq. Ft: 1,659
Building Sq. Ft: 2,211
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACY TERRACE LOT 9
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 552
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,351
Legal Lot Number: 9
Municipality Name: PORTAGE TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.3065
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 89
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY PLATTED LOT
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Available
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: PORTAGE CITY-PORTAGE TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,659
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Porter County
APN: 640514456003000016
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Central Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
William Fegely Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Portage High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portage, IN • 46368
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$266,000 – $322,000
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