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$29,309$32 / 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 89How 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

8631 RUTH ST

DETROIT, MI 48213
1.5
Baths
930 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$29K
$26K low$33K high

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Porch · 162 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
A.L. Holmes Academy of Blended LearningF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Osborn High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48213These 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.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.35%
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.18,472
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,021 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$36,500
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$52,216
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.53%

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How this home compares

8631 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Detroit 48213
  • Among the smallest lots in Detroit 48213
  • Older than 94% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48213

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

This home
$22K$127K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Detroit 48213.

How it measures up in Detroit 48213

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48213.

Estimated value$29,309
CheaperTypical $53,652Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$32
CheaperTypical $43Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area930 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,317 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 8631 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAirportDetroit 48213Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$29,30926% of homes11% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3259% of homes26% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than930 ft²13% of homes10% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²5% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191921% of homes22% of homes6% of homes

About 8631 Ruth St

How much is 8631 Ruth St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8631 Ruth St, Detroit, MI is $29,309 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $26,094 to $32,524. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8631 Ruth St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8631 Ruth St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8631 Ruth St, Detroit, MI?

8631 Ruth St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 930 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 8631 Ruth St, Detroit, MI built?

8631 Ruth St, Detroit, MI was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8631 Ruth St, Detroit, MI?

8631 Ruth St, Detroit, MI is assigned to A.L. Holmes Academy of Blended Learning (elementary), rated F; Osborn High School (high), rated F. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8631 Ruth St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48213?

Among the 7,789 homes in Detroit 48213, it is worth more than 11% of them ($29,309 against a typical $53,652), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($32 against a typical $43), it is bigger than 10% of them (930 ft² against a typical 1,317 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 22% of them (1919 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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