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$1,000,249$471 / 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 96How 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 $326,000 on Feb 15, 2001

226 RUBY CT

GARDENA, CA 90248
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,123 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.
3,311 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1M
$956K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$326,000 · Feb 15, 2001
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.$708,249
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$566,599
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.30%
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.$292,000
WASHINGTON MUTUAL FSB · recorded Jan 10, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,315 (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.$491,204 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$225,861
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$265,343
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$481,574

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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

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.

H
Gardena Senior High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
186th Street ElementaryB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Peary Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Los Angeles Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90248These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.423

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,724
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,967 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,310
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,430
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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.Yes

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

226 Ruby Ct 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 92% of homes in Gardena 90248
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Gardena 90248
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Gardena 90248
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Gardena 90248
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Los Angeles County

What homes are worth in Gardena 90248

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

This home
$504K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Gardena 90248.

How it measures up in Gardena 90248

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gardena 90248.

Estimated value$1,000,249
CheaperTypical $783,199Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$471
CheaperTypical $531Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area2,123 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,364 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size3,311 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 226 Ruby Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGardena 90248Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,000,24992% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47126% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than2,123 ft²88% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,311 ft²2% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than200086% of homes91% of homes

About 226 Ruby Ct

How much is 226 Ruby Ct, Gardena, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 226 Ruby Ct, Gardena, CA is $1,000,249 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $955,999 to $1,044,499. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 226 Ruby Ct, Gardena, CA last sell?

226 Ruby Ct, Gardena, CA last sold on Feb 15, 2001 for $326,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 226 Ruby Ct, Gardena, CA?

226 Ruby Ct, Gardena, CA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,123 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 226 Ruby Ct, Gardena, CA built?

226 Ruby Ct, Gardena, CA was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.

What schools serve 226 Ruby Ct, Gardena, CA?

226 Ruby Ct, Gardena, CA is assigned to Gardena Senior High School (high), rated C+; 186th Street Elementary (elementary), rated B; Peary Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Los Angeles Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 226 Ruby Ct, Gardena, CA compare to other homes in Gardena 90248?

Among the 2,948 homes in Gardena 90248, it is worth more than 92% of them ($1,000,249 against a typical $783,199), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($471 against a typical $531), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,123 ft² against a typical 1,364 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (3,311 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (2000 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Los Angeles 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 226 Ruby Ct, Gardena, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Ruby Ct, Gardena, CA was $6,315. The county assessed it at $491,204.

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