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$161,650$148 / 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 90How 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 $116,000 on Jun 20, 2011

1685 RUTH ST

SAINT PAUL, MN 55109
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,092 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$162K
$145K low$178K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$116,000 · Jun 20, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,544 (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.$278,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$213,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$267,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$278,600

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.Ranch
CountyRAMSEY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1978
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
John Glenn Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Justice Alan Page Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi
H
North High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: North St. Paul-Maplewood School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55109These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.7

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,935
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,682 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,949
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,086
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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

1685 Ruth St 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 less than 93% of homes in Saint Paul 55109
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Saint Paul 55109
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Hillside
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Hillside
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Ramsey County

What homes are worth in Saint Paul 55109

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

This home
$143K$502K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Saint Paul 55109.

How it measures up in Saint Paul 55109

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Paul 55109.

Estimated value$161,650
CheaperTypical $229,468Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,092 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,208 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 1685 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHillsideSaint Paul 55109Ramsey County
Estimated valuepricier than$161,65010% of homes7% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14831% of homes18% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,092 ft²15% of homes35% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac4% of homes32% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than197239% of homes56% of homes67% of homes

About 1685 Ruth St

How much is 1685 Ruth St, Saint Paul, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1685 Ruth St, Saint Paul, MN is $161,650 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $145,083 to $178,217. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1685 Ruth St, Saint Paul, MN last sell?

1685 Ruth St, Saint Paul, MN last sold on Jun 20, 2011 for $116,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1685 Ruth St, Saint Paul, MN?

1685 Ruth St, Saint Paul, MN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,092 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 1685 Ruth St, Saint Paul, MN built?

1685 Ruth St, Saint Paul, MN was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1685 Ruth St, Saint Paul, MN?

1685 Ruth St, Saint Paul, MN is assigned to John Glenn Middle School (middle), rated D+; Justice Alan Page Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; North High School (high). All sit in North St. Paul-Maplewood School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1685 Ruth St, Saint Paul, MN compare to other homes in Saint Paul 55109?

Among the 9,962 homes in Saint Paul 55109, it is worth more than 7% of them ($161,650 against a typical $229,468), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($148 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,092 ft² against a typical 1,208 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1972 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Ramsey County, it is worth more than 16% 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 1685 Ruth St, Saint Paul, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1685 Ruth St, Saint Paul, MN was $3,544. The county assessed it at $278,600.

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