15 Ruth Ave is a 1,344 square foot house on a 0.77 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $229,524.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.77 acresLot Size
$171Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$229,524
$1,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10.2% higher than the average sale price ($208K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$847 (−6.1%)
$13,300 + $199,300
$212,600
2024
$902
2023
$902 (+47.5%)
2022
$612
2021
$612
2020
$612
$13,300 + $96,400
$109,700
2019
$612 (+22.3%)
2018
$500
2017
$500
2015
$500 (−5.7%)
2014
$530
$11,700 + $90,300
$102,000
Tax history for 15 Ruth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$847 (−6.1%)
$13,300 + $199,300
$212,600
2024
$902
2023
$902 (+47.5%)
2022
$612
2021
$612
2020
$612
$13,300 + $96,400
$109,700
2019
$612 (+22.3%)
2018
$500
2017
$500
2015
$500 (−5.7%)
2014
$530
$11,700 + $90,300
$102,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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.
Jul 13, 2026 • Final
Permit center (for building and trade permits)
Electrical
HVAC
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HVAC
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 Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 7
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GEORGE ROWE ESTATE MAP 1
Living Sq. Ft: 1,344
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,344
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,344
Building Sq. Ft: 1,344
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 7 PL 7-47
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 33,541
Legal Lot Number: 7
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.77
Depth Footage: 335
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: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Catawba County
APN: 374007674974
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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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, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$219,000 – $264,000
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