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521 RUTH ST

DENTON, TX 76205
1
Baths
2,000 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.
0.18 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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,604 (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.$165,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$46,391
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$118,609
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,966
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$165,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyDENTON
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.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.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 · 200 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
McMath Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Denton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
E
Sam Houston Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.2 mi

District: Denton Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 76205These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,623
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,882 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,585
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,243
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

521 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Denton 76205
  • Among the oldest homes in Denton County

How it measures up in Denton 76205

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Denton 76205.

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,988 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 521 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDenton 76205Denton County
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²51% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac35% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than19599% of homesalmost no homes

About 521 Ruth St

When did 521 Ruth St, Denton, TX last sell?

521 Ruth St, Denton, TX last sold on May 21, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 Ruth St, Denton, TX?

521 Ruth St, Denton, TX has 1 bathrooms, 2,000 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 521 Ruth St, Denton, TX built?

521 Ruth St, Denton, TX was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 Ruth St, Denton, TX?

521 Ruth St, Denton, TX is assigned to McMath Middle School (middle), rated B-; Denton High School (high), rated C; Sam Houston Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Denton Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Ruth St, Denton, TX compare to other homes in Denton 76205?

Among the 4,311 homes in Denton 76205, it is bigger than 51% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 1,988 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1959 against a typical 1983). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 521 Ruth St, Denton, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Ruth St, Denton, TX was $2,604. The county assessed it at $165,000.

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