717 Ruth Ave is a 1,125 square foot house on a 0.27 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Festus data, we estimate the home's value is $220,076.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$196Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$220,076
$5,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 0.8% higher than the average sale price ($218K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,342
$1,500 + $24,300
$25,800
2024
$1,342 (+0.5%)
$1,500 + $24,300
$25,800
2023
$1,335
$1,500 + $22,200
$23,700
2022
$1,335
$1,500 + $22,200
$23,700
2021
$1,336 (+4.3%)
$1,500 + $22,200
$23,700
2020
$1,280 (+3.4%)
$1,500 + $22,200
$23,700
2019
$1,238 (+10.9%)
$1,200 + $20,100
$21,300
2018
$1,116
$1,200 + $19,400
$20,600
2017
$1,116 (+10.2%)
$1,200 + $19,400
$20,600
2016
$1,013 (+0.6%)
$1,200 + $19,400
$20,600
2015
$1,007 (+4.2%)
$1,300 + $17,300
$18,600
2014
$966
$1,300 + $16,400
$17,700
Tax history for 717 Ruth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,342
$1,500 + $24,300
$25,800
2024
$1,342 (+0.5%)
$1,500 + $24,300
$25,800
2023
$1,335
$1,500 + $22,200
$23,700
2022
$1,335
$1,500 + $22,200
$23,700
2021
$1,336 (+4.3%)
$1,500 + $22,200
$23,700
2020
$1,280 (+3.4%)
$1,500 + $22,200
$23,700
2019
$1,238 (+10.9%)
$1,200 + $20,100
$21,300
2018
$1,116
$1,200 + $19,400
$20,600
2017
$1,116 (+10.2%)
$1,200 + $19,400
$20,600
2016
$1,013 (+0.6%)
$1,200 + $19,400
$20,600
2015
$1,007 (+4.2%)
$1,300 + $17,300
$18,600
2014
$966
$1,300 + $16,400
$17,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Apr 1, 2019 • Final
Building
Pool and hot tub
May 15, 1998 • Final
Building
Work on a pool.
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,125
Basement Type: Slab
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Split Level
Construction Type: Frame
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EMPIRE ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,125
Building Sq. Ft: 2,750
Stories Type: Split Level
Legal Description: EMPIRE ACRES LOT 19
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 500
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,763
Legal Lot Number: 19
School Tax District: FESTUS
Acres: 0.27
Depth Footage: 115
Front Footage: 80
Zoning Code: CT1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,125
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Jefferson County
APN: 18100101007049
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Festus Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Festus Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Festus Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$210,000 – $254,000
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