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$68,102$89 / 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 73How 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

709 RUTH AVE

LIMA, OH 45801
3
Beds
1
Baths
768 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$68K
$50K low$86K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$643 (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.$26,710 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,820
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,890
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$76,300

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.Conventional
CountyALLEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 48 ft²Patio · 140 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Independence Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
H
Lima Senior High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8D+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Lima City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 45801These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.195
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.7.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.22,189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.476 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,432
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,145
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

709 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 less than 84% of homes in Allen County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Allen County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Allen County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Allen County

What homes are worth in Lima 45801

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

This home
$28K$429K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Lima 45801.

How it measures up in Lima 45801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lima 45801.

Estimated value$68,102
CheaperTypical $117,905Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $90Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,382 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 709 Ruth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLima 45801Allen County
Estimated valuepricier than$68,10223% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8948% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than768 ft²4% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac31% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than195551% of homes44% of homes

About 709 Ruth Ave

How much is 709 Ruth Ave, Lima, OH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 709 Ruth Ave, Lima, OH is $68,102 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $49,978 to $86,226. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 709 Ruth Ave, Lima, OH last sell?

709 Ruth Ave, Lima, OH last sold on Mar 10, 1994, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 709 Ruth Ave, Lima, OH?

709 Ruth Ave, Lima, OH has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 768 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 709 Ruth Ave, Lima, OH built?

709 Ruth Ave, Lima, OH was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 709 Ruth Ave, Lima, OH?

709 Ruth Ave, Lima, OH is assigned to Independence Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Lima Senior High School (high), rated D; Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 (middle), rated D+. All sit in Lima City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 709 Ruth Ave, Lima, OH compare to other homes in Lima 45801?

Among the 7,627 homes in Lima 45801, it is worth more than 23% of them ($68,102 against a typical $117,905), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($89 against a typical $90), it is bigger than 4% of them (768 ft² against a typical 1,382 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1955 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Allen County, it is worth more than 16% 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 709 Ruth Ave, Lima, OH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Ruth Ave, Lima, OH was $643. The county assessed it at $26,710.

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