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17 E Ruth Ave, Unit 223, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 17 E Ruth Ave, Unit 223, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 ba · 788 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.017 acres (732 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$74,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill$406 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2019 Sale
Feb 2018 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN160-51-229

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN160-51-229
Alternative APN
  • 160512294

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Units76 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area788 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area788 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area732 sqft (0.017 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemRefrigeration
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address17 E RUTH AVE, 223
CityPHOENIX
StateAZ
Zip85020-3171
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeM-H
Legal DescriptionEL TOVAR CONDOMINIUMS MCR 278-06
Legal Range3E
Legal Township3N
Legal Section32
Legal SubdivisionEL TOVAR CONDOMINIUMS
Legal Lot Number223
Legal Unit223
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract105300

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records, as of October 22, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address16013 S DESERT FOOTHILLS PKWY, 2136, PHOENIX, AZ 85048-8455
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 29, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
LAWYERS TITLE, LAWYERS TITLE/AZ
Feb 20, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Mar 30, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
SECURITY TITLE AGENCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 29, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 29, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019392379
Prior Transfer DateJun 21, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000843572
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateMay 29, 2019
Property Address17 E RUTH AVE UNIT 223, 223, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-3171
Document Number0000392379
Instrument DateMay 14, 2019
Instrument392379
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 4, 2019
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE, LAWYERS TITLE/AZ

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$74.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address16013 S DESERT FOOTHILLS PKWY #21 PHOENIX AZ 850488435, 21, PHOENIX, AZ 85048-8435

February 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateFeb 20, 2018
Property Address17 E RUTH AVE UNIT 223, 223, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-3171
Document Number0000123294
Instrument DateDec 19, 2017
Instrument123294
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address17 E RUTH AVE #223 PHOENIX AZ 850203171, 223, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-3171

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateMar 30, 2017
Property Address17 E RUTH AVE UNIT 223, 223, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-3171
Document Number0000225915
Map ReferenceDOC1985-40356
Instrument DateMar 21, 2017
Instrument2017-0225915
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2021
Title CompanySECURITY TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17 E RUTH AVE UNIT 223, 223, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-3171

Mortgage

Document Number, 2017-0225916
DateMar 30, 2017
Instrument2017-0225916
Lender
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateArizona
CountyMaricopa County
MunicipalityPhoenix City
Secondary School DistrictGlendale Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWashington Elementary District (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$15,350 (+379.99%)$153,500 (+5.72%) Land $30,700 Building $122,800
2025$406.00 (+9.43%)$3,198 (-78.62%)$145,200 (-2.94%) Land $29,000 Building $116,200
2024$14,960$149,600 Land $29,900 Building $119,700
2022$371.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1980–1990)
Most Recent ClaimJul 1990 · Severe Storms & Flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 87% of Arizona
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF PHOENIX
serves 1,695,000 people · EPA ID AZ0407025
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Jan 2021
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 864 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable		2,000 / 100
Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber
Fixed Wireless		400 / 150
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		140 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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