Ingham County property record for 3939 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI 48910
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,605 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.675 acres (29,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $116,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,386 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-01-01-34-276-131 |
| Primary APN | 33-01-01-34-276-131 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,605 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,284 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 29,403 sqft (0.675 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 297 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 82 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3939 RUTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANSING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48910-3638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 99 SUPERVISORS PLAT OF CHERRY HILL NO 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHERRY HILL 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 99 |
| Legal Unit | 99 |
| Jurisdiction | INGHAM MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LANSING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 2901 |
3939 Ruth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2017.
Source: Ingham County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3939 RUTH AVE, LANSING, MI 48910-3638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201732379 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035991 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | INGHAM MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3939 RUTH AVE, LANSING, MI 48910-3638 |
| Document Number | 0000032379 |
| Map Reference | LB17 PG2 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-032379 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATA NATL TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $997.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 HARTWELL TER, 105, MASON, MI 48854-9279 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1306 E MILLER RD # 17, 17, LANSING, MI 48911-5313 |
| Document Number | 0000032380 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-032380 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3939 Ruth Ave was $3,386 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Ingham County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ingham County |
| Municipality | Lansing City |
| Unified School District | Lansing Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $87,700 (+7.34%) Land $19,600 Building $68,100 | $175,400 (+7.34%) Land $39,200 Building $136,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,386.00 Homeowner's exemption | $81,700 Land $18,100 Building $63,600 | $163,400 Land $36,200 Building $127,200 |
| 2023 | $68,700 Land $18,100 Building $50,600 | $137,400 Land $36,200 Building $101,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,702.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3939 Ruth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 2, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 3939 Ruth Ave is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 89% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT serves 166,000 people · EPA ID MI0003760 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 262 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, Metronet.
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