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$195,422$122 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $116,000 on Sep 5, 2017

3939 RUTH AVE

LANSING, MI 48910
1
Baths
1,605 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.
0.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
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

$195K
$184K low$207K 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 · Sep 5, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,387 (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.$87,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,400

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.0.68
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 82 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 3.3 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%

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How this home compares

3939 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 more than 88% of homes in Lansing 48910
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Forest View
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Lansing 48910
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Lansing 48910
  • Older than 81% 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
$54K$262K

This home is worth more than 88% 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$195,422
CheaperTypical $133,233Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $127Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,605 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,020 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.68 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 3939 Ruth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest ViewLansing 48910Ingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$195,42252% of homes88% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12216% of homes43% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,605 ft²79% of homes91% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.68 ac85% of homes98% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than194819% of homes54% of homes32% of homes

About 3939 Ruth Ave

How much is 3939 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3939 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI is $195,422 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $183,693 to $207,151. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3939 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI last sell?

3939 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI last sold on Sep 5, 2017 for $116,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3939 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI?

3939 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,605 square feet of living space and a 0.68-acre lot.

When was 3939 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI built?

3939 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3939 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI?

3939 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 3939 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI compare to other homes in Lansing 48910?

Among the 12,190 homes in Lansing 48910, it is worth more than 88% of them ($195,422 against a typical $133,233), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($122 against a typical $127), it is bigger than 91% of them (1,605 ft² against a typical 1,020 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (0.68 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1948 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Ingham County, it is worth more than 46% 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 3939 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3939 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI was $3,387. The county assessed it at $87,700.

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