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$222,692$189 / 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 90How 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 $37,000 on Sep 6, 1989

420 RUTH ST

ATHENS, GA 30601
1
Baths
1,176 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$223K
$201K low$244K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,000 · Sep 6, 1989
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.$167,679
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$134,143
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.26%
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.$55,013
WELLS FARGO BK · 5.75% · recorded Aug 14, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,335 (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.$75,190 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,190
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,572
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$187,974

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyClarke
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1984
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 260 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Howard B. Stroud Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Cedar Shoals High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi
M
W. R. Coile Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.4 mi

District: Clarke County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30601These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.39%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,373
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,100 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,348
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,534
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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

420 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 85% of homes in Clarke County
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Athens 30601
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Clarke County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Clarke County

What homes are worth in Athens 30601

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

This home
$113K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Athens 30601.

How it measures up in Athens 30601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 30601.

Estimated value$222,692
CheaperTypical $324,635Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$189
CheaperTypical $241Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,351 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 420 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 30601Clarke County
Estimated valuepricier than$222,69225% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18927% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²37% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac59% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than195926% of homes16% of homes

About 420 Ruth St

How much is 420 Ruth St, Athens, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 420 Ruth St, Athens, GA is $222,692 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $201,482 to $243,902. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 420 Ruth St, Athens, GA last sell?

420 Ruth St, Athens, GA last sold on Sep 6, 1989 for $37,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 420 Ruth St, Athens, GA?

420 Ruth St, Athens, GA has 1 bathrooms, 1,176 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 420 Ruth St, Athens, GA built?

420 Ruth St, Athens, GA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 420 Ruth St, Athens, GA?

420 Ruth St, Athens, GA is assigned to Howard B. Stroud Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Cedar Shoals High School (high), rated D-; W. R. Coile Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Clarke County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 420 Ruth St, Athens, GA compare to other homes in Athens 30601?

Among the 5,938 homes in Athens 30601, it is worth more than 25% of them ($222,692 against a typical $324,635), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($189 against a typical $241), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 1,351 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1959 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Clarke County, it is worth more than 15% 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 420 Ruth St, Athens, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 420 Ruth St, Athens, GA was $2,335. The county assessed it at $75,190.

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