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$204,979$182 / 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 92How 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

717 RUTH AVE

FESTUS, MO 63028
2
Baths
1,125 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$205K
$189K low$221K high
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.$92,054
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$73,643
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.53%
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.$97,925
FIRST CMNTY FCU · recorded Jan 6, 2021
2nd 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.$15,000
FIRST COMMUNITY CU

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$25,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$136,100

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.38
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
35
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
85
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
61
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
8
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Split Level
CountyJefferson
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Patio · 808 ft²Porch · 24 ft²

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

H
Festus High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Festus Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.6 mi
M
Festus Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Festus R-Vi School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 63028These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.159

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
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.29,841
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,472
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,112
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
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

717 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 80% of homes in Festus 63028
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Festus 63028
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Festus 63028
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Festus 63028
  • Older than 68% of homes in Jefferson County

What homes are worth in Festus 63028

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

This home
$135K$760K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Festus 63028.

How it measures up in Festus 63028

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Festus 63028.

Estimated value$204,979
CheaperTypical $291,122Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$182
CheaperTypical $218Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,125 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,316 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 717 Ruth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFestus 63028Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$204,97920% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18223% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,125 ft²34% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac31% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than197435% of homes32% of homes

About 717 Ruth Ave

How much is 717 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 717 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO is $204,979 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $189,095 to $220,863. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 717 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO last sell?

717 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO last sold on Mar 17, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 717 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO?

717 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO has 2 bathrooms and 1,125 square feet of living space.

When was 717 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO built?

717 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 717 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO?

717 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO is assigned to Festus High School (high), rated A-; Festus Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Festus Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Festus R-Vi School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 717 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO compare to other homes in Festus 63028?

Among the 10,452 homes in Festus 63028, it is worth more than 20% of them ($204,979 against a typical $291,122), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($182 against a typical $218), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,125 ft² against a typical 1,316 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1974 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 20% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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