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509 W RUTH AVE

FLINT, MI 48505
2
Beds
1
Baths
756 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.22
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
0
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
54
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
55
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
2
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyGenesee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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 · 72 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.

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

M
Holmes STEM Middle School AcademyD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Brownell STEM AcademyC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Southwestern Classical AcademyD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi

District: Flint City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48505These 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.167
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 100.16

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.34%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,122
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,435 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,427
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$44,463
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

509 W 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.

  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Genesee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Genesee County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Genesee County

How it measures up in Flint 48505

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Flint 48505.

Living area756 ft²
SmallerTypical 959 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 509 W Ruth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth FlintFlint 48505Genesee County
Living areabigger than756 ft²13% of homes16% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac18% of homes25% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than195335% of homes65% of homes32% of homes

About 509 W Ruth Ave

How big is 509 W Ruth Ave, Flint, MI?

509 W Ruth Ave, Flint, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 756 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 509 W Ruth Ave, Flint, MI built?

509 W Ruth Ave, Flint, MI was built in 1953, making it 73 years old.

What schools serve 509 W Ruth Ave, Flint, MI?

509 W Ruth Ave, Flint, MI is assigned to Holmes STEM Middle School Academy (middle), rated D; Brownell STEM Academy (elementary), rated C; Southwestern Classical Academy (high), rated D+. All sit in Flint City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 W Ruth Ave, Flint, MI compare to other homes in Flint 48505?

Among the 8,912 homes in Flint 48505, it is bigger than 16% of them (756 ft² against a typical 959 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1953 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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