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$133,474$159 / 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 $111,530 on Aug 22, 2022

3901 RUTH AVE

LANSING, MI 48910
1
Baths
840 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.
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$133K
$128K low$139K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$111,530 · Aug 22, 2022
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.$33,474
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$26,779
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.78%
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.$100,000
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC · recorded Aug 22, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,626 (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.$64,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.56
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.Asphalt
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.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 60 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.

E
Forest View SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.8 mi
M
Eastern High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Lansing Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48910These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.34,313
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,607 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,373
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,704
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.51%

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

3901 Ruth 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 less than 87% of homes in Forest View
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Lansing 48910
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Forest View
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Lansing 48910
  • Older than 83% of homes in Forest View

What homes are worth in Lansing 48910

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

This home
$45K$256K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Lansing 48910.

How it measures up in Lansing 48910

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lansing 48910.

Estimated value$133,474
CheaperTypical $129,336Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$159
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,020 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 3901 Ruth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest ViewLansing 48910Ingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$133,47413% of homes53% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15953% of homes80% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²8% of homes23% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac81% of homes97% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than194617% of homes49% of homes30% of homes

About 3901 Ruth Ave

How much is 3901 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3901 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI is $133,474 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $127,619 to $139,329. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3901 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI last sell?

3901 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI last sold on Aug 22, 2022 for $111,530, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3901 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI?

3901 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI has 1 bathrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 0.56-acre lot.

When was 3901 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI built?

3901 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3901 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI?

3901 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI is assigned to Forest View School (elementary), rated C; Eastern High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Lansing Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3901 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI compare to other homes in Lansing 48910?

Among the 12,186 homes in Lansing 48910, it is worth more than 53% of them ($133,474 against a typical $129,336), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($159 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 23% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,020 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1946 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Ingham County, it is worth more than 26% 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 3901 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3901 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI was $4,626. The county assessed it at $64,900.

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