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$233,735$198 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 72How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $35,000 on Feb 29, 2024

1523 RUBY AVE

KANSAS CITY, KS 66103
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,182 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$234K
$168K low$300K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · Feb 29, 2024
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$218,735
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$174,988
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.7%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$15,000
INDUSTRIAL STATE BANK · recorded Oct 30, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,430 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$9,993 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,693
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,533
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyWYANDOTTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 96 ft²Patio · 35 ft²Porch · 114 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Argentine Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
J.C. Harmon High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Emerson Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi

District: Kansas City Unified School District 500

Neighborhood · ZIP 66103These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,215
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,677 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,684
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,707
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1523 Ruby Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 89% of homes in Shawnee Heights
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Shawnee Heights
  • Older than 83% of homes in Wyandotte County

What homes are worth in Kansas City 66103

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$89K$382K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Kansas City 66103.

How it measures up in Kansas City 66103

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kansas City 66103.

Estimated value$233,735
CheaperTypical $213,015Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $187Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,182 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,102 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 1523 Ruby Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShawnee HeightsKansas City 66103Wyandotte County
Estimated valuepricier than$233,73589% of homes67% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19892% of homes56% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,182 ft²58% of homes58% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac51% of homes59% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than192035% of homes22% of homes17% of homes

About 1523 Ruby Ave

How much is 1523 Ruby Ave, Kansas City, KS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1523 Ruby Ave, Kansas City, KS is $233,735 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $167,895 to $299,575. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1523 Ruby Ave, Kansas City, KS last sell?

1523 Ruby Ave, Kansas City, KS last sold on Feb 29, 2024 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1523 Ruby Ave, Kansas City, KS?

1523 Ruby Ave, Kansas City, KS has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,182 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 1523 Ruby Ave, Kansas City, KS built?

1523 Ruby Ave, Kansas City, KS was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1523 Ruby Ave, Kansas City, KS?

1523 Ruby Ave, Kansas City, KS is assigned to Argentine Middle School (middle), rated D; J.C. Harmon High School (high), rated F; Emerson Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Kansas City Unified School District 500. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1523 Ruby Ave, Kansas City, KS compare to other homes in Kansas City 66103?

Among the 4,032 homes in Kansas City 66103, it is worth more than 67% of them ($233,735 against a typical $213,015), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($198 against a typical $187), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,182 ft² against a typical 1,102 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1920 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Wyandotte County, it is worth more than 65% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1523 Ruby Ave, Kansas City, KS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1523 Ruby Ave, Kansas City, KS was $1,430. The county assessed it at $9,993.

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