Robinwood, located between I-475 and the Flint River, is a residential and park-adjacent Flint neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a leafy, low-rise feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Dort Highway corridor near Atherton Road, where auto-service storefronts, corner markets, and everyday errands set a practical rhythm. Housing reads as modest, well-spaced lots with mature trees and a drive-and-park cadence. Green space and river edges shape the geography more than commercial blocks. Nearby cultural anchors such as the Flint Institute of Arts, The Whiting, and the Flint Farmers’ Market add a citywide layer of galleries, performances, and local food.
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Market insights
301 W Ruth Ave · $30,500
DAYS ON MARKET
539 days
The average home goes pending in 24 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.8%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$30,500
Median list price in this area is $221,909. (628% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
29% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Basement present
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the entry level (approx. 10 x 12 and 10 x 10)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the entry level
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas heat
Exterior features
Wood exterior
Road frontage
Approximately 0.1 acre lot
Frontage width about 40 feet
Home design
Single-story residential home
Built in 1956
Construction
Wood construction
Basement foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sanitary sewer
Natural gas
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
2 bedroom, 1 bath home with basement. Potential investor opportunity. Buyers agent to verify all information in this listing.
APPFOLIO #1
Jan 23, 2024
Rental Removed
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Greater Lansing AoR #50097517
Apr 12, 2023
Sold
$20,000
$13/sq ft
Apr 12, 2023
Sold
$20,000
$13/sq ft
Mar 13, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 6, 2023
Price Changed
$38,000
$25/sq ft
Jan 16, 2023
Price Changed
$25,000
$16/sq ft
Dec 8, 2022
Listed
$38,000
$25/sq ft
Dec 8, 2022
Listed
$29,900
$19/sq ft
REALCOMP #5050097517
Apr 12, 2023
Sold
$20,000
$13/sq ft
Mar 13, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 6, 2023
Price Changed
$38,000
$25/sq ft
Jan 15, 2023
Price Changed
$25,000
$16/sq ft
Dec 8, 2022
Listed
$29,900
$19/sq ft
Freshly painted, move in ready. Living room and 1st FL bed rm. will have new carpet. Extension off living room could be back to a 3rd bedroom if needed seller is related to Agent.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20127685
Feb 19, 1999
Listing Removed
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Nov 20, 1998
Listed
$29,900
$19/sq ft
REALCOMP #5020127685
Feb 19, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Nov 20, 1998
Listed
$29,900
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$871 (+1.5%)
2024
$858 (+34.5%)
2023
$638 (+2.6%)
2022
$622 (+2.6%)
2021
$606 (+1.5%)
2020
$597 (−0.3%)
2019
$598 (+7.5%)
2018
$556 (−1.6%)
2017
$566 (−3.5%)
2016
$586 (+1.7%)
2015
$576 (−1.5%)
2014
$585
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
109 ft.
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
810
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
810
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Genesee County
APN
46-25-180-006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Flint, MI • 48505-2601
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.5 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 301 W Ruth Ave
$26,328
$4,172 under list price of $31K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $40K to $66K.