Ector County property record for 321 Ruth St, Odessa, TX 79761
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,296 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $475 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00800-00070-00000 |
| Primary APN | 00800-00070-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Lot Area | 5,920 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 321 RUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ODESSA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79761-6461 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | EE4 |
| Legal Description | ARGAUD HEIGHTS BLOCK 1 LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARGAUD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ECTOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
321 Ruth St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2005.
Source: Ector County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 321 RUTH ST, ODESSA, TX 79761-6461 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 16, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0019820790 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 321 Ruth St was $475 with a homeowner's exemption, up 23.1% from the year before.
Source: Ector County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ector County |
| Municipality | Odessa City |
| Unified School District | Ector County Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $57,737 (-7.91%) Land $2,546 Building $55,191 | $57,737 (-7.91%) Land $2,546 Building $55,191 | |
| 2025 | $475.00 (+23.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,697 Land $2,546 Building $60,151 | $62,697 Land $2,546 Building $60,151 |
| 2024 | $386.00 | ||
| 2023 | $386.00 (+16.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,697 Land $2,546 Building $60,151 | $62,697 Land $2,546 Building $60,151 |
| 2022 | $330.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 321 Ruth St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 17, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 321 Ruth St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ODESSA serves 123,334 people · EPA ID TX0680002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 498 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Net Ops Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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