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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,738 (+3.9%)
2024
$2,634 (+4.1%)
$103,000 + $196,400
$299,400
2023
$2,531 (+4.2%)
2022
$2,428 (+164.4%)
2021
$918 (+2.7%)
$103,000 + $161,800
$264,800
2020
$894 (+4.7%)
2019
$854 (+4.7%)
2018
$816 (−71.2%)
2017
$2,837 (+194.6%)
2016
$963 (+0.2%)
$131,200 + $106,500
$237,700
2015
$961 (−68.0%)
$131,200 + $106,500
$237,700
2014
$3,004 (+239.1%)
$131,200 + $125,100
$256,300
2013
$886 (+3.5%)
2012
$856 (−1.6%)
2011
$869 (+10.9%)
2010
$783 (−72.9%)
2009
$2,888
Tax history for 505 Ruth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,738 (+3.9%)
2024
$2,634 (+4.1%)
$103,000 + $196,400
$299,400
2023
$2,531 (+4.2%)
2022
$2,428 (+164.4%)
2021
$918 (+2.7%)
$103,000 + $161,800
$264,800
2020
$894 (+4.7%)
2019
$854 (+4.7%)
2018
$816 (−71.2%)
2017
$2,837 (+194.6%)
2016
$963 (+0.2%)
$131,200 + $106,500
$237,700
2015
$961 (−68.0%)
$131,200 + $106,500
$237,700
2014
$3,004 (+239.1%)
$131,200 + $125,100
$256,300
2013
$886 (+3.5%)
2012
$856 (−1.6%)
2011
$869 (+10.9%)
2010
$783 (−72.9%)
2009
$2,888
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R2
Urban Residential District
These districts are intended to accommodate urban residential needs by providing for a wide range of densities and building types where public water and sewer are available. Conventional with Open Space COS and Planned Residential Development PRD are permitted where open space and environmental features are provided or preserved.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Fire house
Library
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Separate System
Heating Type: Baseboard Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story Brick
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Brick
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WALTER MAGNESS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,134
Building Sq. Ft: 1,728
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 1 125/128X312 AV 505 RUTH AVENUE WALTER MAGNESS P 15/67
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Brick Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,026
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Brick
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 39,029
Legal Lot Number: 1
Acres: 0.896
Depth Footage: 312
Front Footage: 128
Zoning Code: R2
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: 03
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,134
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Harford County
APN: 03 079384
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Emmorton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Bel Air Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Bel Air High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bel Air, MD • 21015
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$334,000 – $404,000
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