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$160,502$190 / 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 92How 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 $155,000 on Sep 10, 2025

223 RUTH ST

PORTAGE, MI 49002
1
Baths
846 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$161K
$148K low$173K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Sep 10, 2025
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.$13,252
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$10,602
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.92%
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.$147,250
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Sep 10, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$80,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$71,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$160,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKALAMAZOO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Spa/Hot Tub (Only)

Transaction History(4)

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
Portage North Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Portage Northern High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Woodland Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi

District: Portage Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49002These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,877
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,018 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,776
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,066
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

223 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 Portage 49002
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Portage 49002
  • Older than 82% of homes in Portage 49002

What homes are worth in Portage 49002

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

This home
$131K$835K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Portage 49002.

How it measures up in Portage 49002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portage 49002.

Estimated value$160,502
CheaperTypical $263,750Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$190
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area846 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 223 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortage 49002Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$160,5027% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19042% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than846 ft²7% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac77% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than195018% of homes29% of homes

About 223 Ruth St

How much is 223 Ruth St, Portage, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 223 Ruth St, Portage, MI is $160,502 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $148,332 to $172,672. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 223 Ruth St, Portage, MI last sell?

223 Ruth St, Portage, MI last sold on Sep 10, 2025 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 223 Ruth St, Portage, MI?

223 Ruth St, Portage, MI has 1 bathrooms, 846 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 223 Ruth St, Portage, MI built?

223 Ruth St, Portage, MI was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 223 Ruth St, Portage, MI?

223 Ruth St, Portage, MI is assigned to Portage North Middle School (middle), rated B+; Portage Northern High School (high), rated B-; Woodland Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Portage Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 223 Ruth St, Portage, MI compare to other homes in Portage 49002?

Among the 6,680 homes in Portage 49002, it is worth more than 7% of them ($160,502 against a typical $263,750), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($190 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 7% of them (846 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1950 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 17% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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