103 Ruth Ave is a 919 square foot house on a 1.09 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $178,478.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
1.09 acresLot Size
$194Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$178,478
$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 11.3% lower than the average sale price ($201K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$491 (−53.0%)
$15,300 + $107,800
$123,100
2024
$1,045
2023
$1,045 (+11.7%)
2022
$935
2021
$935
2020
$935
$15,300 + $68,600
$83,900
2019
$935 (+21.9%)
2018
$767
2017
$767
2015
$767 (+5.2%)
2014
$729
$12,400 + $57,700
$70,100
Tax history for 103 Ruth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$491 (−53.0%)
$15,300 + $107,800
$123,100
2024
$1,045
2023
$1,045 (+11.7%)
2022
$935
2021
$935
2020
$935
$15,300 + $68,600
$83,900
2019
$935 (+21.9%)
2018
$767
2017
$767
2015
$767 (+5.2%)
2014
$729
$12,400 + $57,700
$70,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-9
Multifamily Residential Districts
The R-9 districts are intended to accommodate moderate intensity residential uses, including single-family, two-family and multiple family dwelling types, under conventional or planned development controls. R-9 districts shall be served by public water and sewer systems.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 160
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Wall/Window Unit
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Warm Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame/Vinyl
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GEORGE ROWE ESTATE MAP 1
Living Sq. Ft: 919
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 759
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 759
Building Sq. Ft: 1,079
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 11 BLOCK A PLAT 7-47
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 228
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 47,480
Legal Lot Number: 11
Legal Block Number: A
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 1.09
Depth Footage: 473
Front Footage: 100
Zoning Code: R-9
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 919
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.09 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Catawba County
APN: 374007687244
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Balls Creek Elementary
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 5.2mi
9/10
Mill Creek Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
4/10
Bandys High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% 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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Estimated sale price
$170,000 – $206,000
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