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$116,804$83 / 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 86How 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
Last sold for $75,000 on Dec 1, 2003

859 S RUTAN AVE

WICHITA, KS 67218
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,410 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
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.

Valuation

$117K
$100K low$133K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,000 · Dec 1, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$319 (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.$7,579 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,599
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,980
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,647
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$65,900

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.Ranch
CountySedgwick
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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.Deck · 216 ft²Patio · 216 ft²Porch · 251 ft²

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

E
Jefferson Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Mead Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
East High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Wichita Unified School District 259

Neighborhood · ZIP 67218These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.90%
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.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,544
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,050 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,259
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,891
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.65%

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How this home compares

859 S Rutan 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 82% of homes in Sedgwick County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Wichita 67218
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Longview
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Longview
  • Older than 82% of homes in Sedgwick County

What homes are worth in Wichita 67218

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

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$69K$456K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Wichita 67218.

How it measures up in Wichita 67218

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wichita 67218.

Estimated value$116,804
CheaperTypical $149,951Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$83
CheaperTypical $125Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,410 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,244 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 859 S Rutan Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLongviewWichita 67218Sedgwick County
Estimated valuepricier than$116,80437% of homes22% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$836% of homes5% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,410 ft²79% of homes63% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac79% of homes63% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than194770% of homes36% of homes18% of homes

About 859 S Rutan Ave

How much is 859 S Rutan Ave, Wichita, KS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 859 S Rutan Ave, Wichita, KS is $116,804 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $100,135 to $133,473. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 859 S Rutan Ave, Wichita, KS last sell?

859 S Rutan Ave, Wichita, KS last sold on Dec 1, 2003 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 859 S Rutan Ave, Wichita, KS?

859 S Rutan Ave, Wichita, KS has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,410 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 859 S Rutan Ave, Wichita, KS built?

859 S Rutan Ave, Wichita, KS was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 859 S Rutan Ave, Wichita, KS?

859 S Rutan Ave, Wichita, KS is assigned to Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Mead Middle School (middle), rated C-; East High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Wichita Unified School District 259. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 859 S Rutan Ave, Wichita, KS compare to other homes in Wichita 67218?

Among the 7,677 homes in Wichita 67218, it is worth more than 22% of them ($116,804 against a typical $149,951), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($83 against a typical $125), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,410 ft² against a typical 1,244 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1947 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Sedgwick County, it is worth more than 18% 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 859 S Rutan Ave, Wichita, KS?

The 2024 property tax bill for 859 S Rutan Ave, Wichita, KS was $319. The county assessed it at $7,579.

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