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$106,629$91 / 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 77How 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 $80,000 on Jan 5, 2022

520 RUTH AVE

DAYTON, OH 45417
3
Beds
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.
0.16 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$107K
$82K low$132K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Jan 5, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$880 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$14,660 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,660
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$41,860

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood / Spot
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 320 ft²Patio · 320 ft²Porch · 90 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Wogaman Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Paul Laurence Dunbar High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.6 mi

District: Dayton City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 45417These 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.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.206
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
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.28,411
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.802 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,020
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$53,946
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

520 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 95% of homes in Lakeview
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Lakeview
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Lakeview
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Lakeview

What homes are worth in Dayton 45417

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

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$25K$256K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Dayton 45417.

How it measures up in Dayton 45417

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dayton 45417.

Estimated value$106,629
CheaperTypical $64,989Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$91
CheaperTypical $63Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 520 Ruth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLakeviewDayton 45417Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$106,62995% of homes82% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9196% of homes81% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²59% of homes59% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac67% of homes54% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than195368% of homes56% of homes34% of homes

About 520 Ruth Ave

How much is 520 Ruth Ave, Dayton, OH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 Ruth Ave, Dayton, OH is $106,629 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $81,689 to $131,569. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 Ruth Ave, Dayton, OH last sell?

520 Ruth Ave, Dayton, OH last sold on Jan 5, 2022 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 520 Ruth Ave, Dayton, OH?

520 Ruth Ave, Dayton, OH has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,176 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 520 Ruth Ave, Dayton, OH built?

520 Ruth Ave, Dayton, OH was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 520 Ruth Ave, Dayton, OH?

520 Ruth Ave, Dayton, OH is assigned to Wogaman Middle School (middle), rated D+; Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (high), rated D-; Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Dayton City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 520 Ruth Ave, Dayton, OH compare to other homes in Dayton 45417?

Among the 11,861 homes in Dayton 45417, it is worth more than 82% of them ($106,629 against a typical $64,989), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($91 against a typical $63), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 1,080 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1953 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 21% 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 520 Ruth Ave, Dayton, OH?

The 2024 property tax bill for 520 Ruth Ave, Dayton, OH was $880. The county assessed it at $14,660.

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