16 Ruth Ave is a 1,204 square foot house on a 0.81 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on November 16, 2006 for $99,500. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $229,401.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.81 acresLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$229,401
$130K since sold in November 2006$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 23.1% higher than the average sale price ($186K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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.
Feb 22, 2026 • Final
City of newton planning and zoning
Work on a detached garage.
ADU
Oct 1, 2024 • Final
Permit center
Construct a metal garage for vehicle parking and personal storage.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,204
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,204
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,204
Building Sq. Ft: 1,204
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 3 3 PL 64-59 PL 64-59
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 35,284
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: B
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.81
Depth Footage: 200
Front Footage: 178
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.: 1,204
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Catawba County
APN: 374007683203
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
North Newton Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Newton-Conover Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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Newton-Conover High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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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, 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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Estimated sale price
$218,000 – $264,000
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