Welcome to this beautifully updated home in the established Williams Estates neighborhood of Garland! This charming single-story home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and approximately 1,325 square feet of living space, situated on a spacious 0.30-acre corner lot with plenty of room to enjoy outdoor living. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully refreshed interior featuring updated floors, fresh paint, and fixtures throughout. The kitchen shines with granite countertops and modern hardware, creating a stylish and functional space for cooking and entertaining. Outside, the oversized backyard offers endless possibilities—perfect for gatherings, gardening, pets, or future outdoor enhancements. Located in a quiet, established neighborhood with easy access to major highways, shopping, dining, and schools, this home provides both comfort and convenience just minutes from the heart of Garland and the greater Dallas area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$189Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Arali Gonzalez• Better Homes & Gardens, Winans
Est. $2,103 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1920 Ruth Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Apr 27, 2026
Sold
*
NTREIS #21202639
Apr 20, 2026
Sold
*
Apr 6, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 23, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 9, 2026
Listed
$249,900
$189/sq ft
Public Records
May 30, 2017
Sold
*
NTREIS #13585552
May 23, 2017
Sold
*
May 3, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 24, 2017
Listed
$159,900
$121/sq ft
Pretty much all you have to do is move in. GORGEOUS updated home in Williams Estates. Down to the last detail this home has it. Recent updates include siding, windows replaced, fresh paint, refinished hardwoods, tile, all exterior and interior doors, hardware, granite, garage door, HVAC, fixtures, stainless appliances and so much more. The roof was replaced in the last few years as well. Open and flowing floorplan and hard to find large rear yard. There is even a courtyard out front for extra living space. AGENTS PLEASE SEE PRIVATE REMARKS FOR OFFER INSTRUCTIONS.
Public Records
Jul 23, 2012
Sold
*
NTREIS #11792385
Jul 23, 2012
Sold
*
Jul 3, 2012
Pending
—
Jun 24, 2012
Contingent
—
Jun 21, 2012
Listed
$75,000
$57/sq ft
Well-kept home with many upgrades, including recently refinished Oak hardwood floors, vinyl flooring in kitchen and bath, a new gas stove, vent-a-hood and garbage disposal, many new light fixtures, and 3 new ceiling fans. Also, recent paint on inside (and garage), water heater in 2011, and 10 x 11 storage building. Ready for new owner.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,819 (+8.9%)
$60,000 + $183,000
$243,000
2024
$5,344 (+9.5%)
$60,000 + $175,050
$235,050
2023
$4,880 (−6.9%)
$55,000 + $158,250
$213,250
2022
$5,243 (+7.9%)
$55,000 + $158,250
$213,250
2021
$4,860 (+7.9%)
$35,000 + $149,820
$184,820
2020
$4,504 (−5.0%)
$30,000 + $138,940
$168,940
2019
$4,741 (+9.0%)
$30,000 + $138,940
$168,940
2018
$4,350 (+39.1%)
$24,000 + $130,210
$154,210
2017
$3,127
$24,000 + $86,830
$110,830
2016
$3,124 (+23.4%)
$24,000 + $86,830
$110,830
2015
$2,531 (+25.6%)
$24,000 + $86,830
$110,830
2014
$2,015 (+0.4%)
$25,000 + $52,170
$77,170
2013
$2,008 (+0.4%)
$25,000 + $52,170
$77,170
2012
$2,000 (−3.9%)
$25,000 + $52,170
$77,170
2011
$2,080 (+0.5%)
2010
$2,071
2009
$2,071
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
90 ft.
Lot depth
143 ft.
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
1,325
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dallas County
APN
26678500070010000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 1, 2026.
SF-10
Single-Family-10 District
The Single-Family Residential districts are intended to provide for development of primarily low-density detached, single-family residences on a variety of lot sizes, churches, schools, and public parks in logical, livable, and sustainable neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Educational/school
Ground transport
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking & Garage
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Width: 20
Garage Length: 19
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Fireplace Information
Fireplaces Total: 0
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Room Count: 6
Appliances: Built-in Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
Number Of Living Areas: 1
Number Of Dining Areas: 1
Living Area: 1325.00
Levels: One
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Interior Features: Cable TV Available, High Speed Internet Available
Window Features: Window Coverings
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedrm
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Built-in Cabinets
Room Dimensions: 13 x 10
Room Length: 13.00
Room Width: 10.00
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
Room Length: 11.00
Room Width: 10.00
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
Room Length: 11.00
Room Width: 10.00
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 8 x 6
Room Length: 8.00
Room Width: 6.00
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 10 x 8
Room Length: 10.00
Room Width: 8.00
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
Room Length: 14.00
Room Width: 11.00
Exterior
Building Information
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Exterior Features
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
Farm Information
Barns Count: 0
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size: Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
Lot Size Acres: 0.2960
Lot Size Area: 0.2960
Lot Size Dimensions: 90 x 143
Lot Size Square Feet: 12893.7600
Lot Size Units: Acres
Parcel Number: 26678500070010000
RATIO List Price By Lot Size Acr: 844256.75676
Will Subdivide: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features YN: No
Property Attached YN: No
Multi Parcel IDYN: No
Property Key: 48113|26678500070010000|1|73026138
Property Match: APN
US Property MUI: 411015033
Building Information
Year Built: 1952
Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: G
Tax Legal Description: WILLIAMS ESTATES 1 BLK G LT 1
Tax Lot: 1
Unexempt Taxes: 5819
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Loan Type: Treat As Clear
Second Mortgage YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Municipal Utility District YN: No
Utilities: Cable Available, City Sewer, City Water, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Individual Gas Meter, Individual Water Meter
Location
HOA Information
Association Type: None
School Information
Elementary School: Choice Of School
Elementary School Name: Choice Of School
High School Name: Choice Of School
Middle School Name: Choice Of School
School District: Garland ISD
Location Information
County Or Parish: Dallas
Country: United States
Directions: Miller Rd, right on Ruth
Latitude: 32.89464300
Longitude: -96.65299900
Geocode Confidence: High
Subdivision Name: Williams Estates
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,325
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Dallas County
APN: 26678500070010000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 1, 2026
Other
Green Verification Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 972-774-9888
List Source Original: Matrix
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Id: 21202639
Listing Key Numeric: 553670661
Mls Status: Closed
Previous Status: Pending
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 19
Possession: Closing/Funding
Seller Contributions: 0
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Standard Status: Closed
Third Party Assistance Program Y: No
Transaction Type: For Sale
Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 13
Cumulative Days On Market: 13
Close Date: 2026-04-20
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-03-22
Expiration Date Option: 2026-03-29
Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-09
Off Market Date: 2026-03-22
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-05-03T17:15:23.830
Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 249900.00
List Price: 249900.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 827702.70270
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 827702.70270
Around this home
Schools
Williams Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Sam Houston Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Garland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
South Garland High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
2/10
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Garland, TX • 75042
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in Garland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
7.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$257,000 – $311,000
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