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$172,153$135 / 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 93How 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 $66,500 on Oct 11, 2013

4009 RUTH AVE

LANSING, MI 48910
1
Baths
1,275 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.
0.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
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

$172K
$160K low$184K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$66,500 · Oct 11, 2013
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.$104,469
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$83,575
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.38%
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.$64,804
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Oct 11, 2013
2nd 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.$2,880
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,559 (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.$77,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$60,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,400

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.0.75
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
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 · 32 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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(3)

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%

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

4009 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 80% of homes in Lansing 48910
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Forest View
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Lansing 48910
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% 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
$46K$258K

This home is worth more than 80% 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$172,153
CheaperTypical $129,305Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,275 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,020 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.75 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 4009 Ruth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest ViewLansing 48910Ingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$172,15336% of homes80% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13528% of homes62% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,275 ft²57% of homes77% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.75 ac87% of homes98% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than194717% of homes52% of homes32% of homes

About 4009 Ruth Ave

How much is 4009 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4009 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI is $172,153 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $160,040 to $184,266. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4009 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI last sell?

4009 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI last sold on Oct 11, 2013 for $66,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4009 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI?

4009 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,275 square feet of living space and a 0.75-acre lot.

When was 4009 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI built?

4009 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4009 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI?

4009 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 4009 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI compare to other homes in Lansing 48910?

Among the 12,186 homes in Lansing 48910, it is worth more than 80% of them ($172,153 against a typical $129,305), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($135 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,275 ft² against a typical 1,020 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (0.75 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1947 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Ingham County, it is worth more than 39% 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 4009 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4009 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI was $2,559. The county assessed it at $77,700.

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