838 E Ruth Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 838 E Ruth Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Square Footage1,092 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,930 sqft (0.136 acres)
GarageCarport
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$1,701.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records · APN 160-04-136

Assessment roll updated October 22, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address838 E RUTH AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-3244
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 14, 2026Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
May 11, 2026Affidavit, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateMay 14, 2026
Transfer Doc0000291223
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateMay 14, 2026
Property Address838 E RUTH AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-3244
Document Number0000291223
Instrument DateMay 14, 2026
Instrument2026291223
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address838 E RUTH AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-3244

May 2026: Affidavit, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateMay 11, 2026
Property Address838 E RUTH AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-3244
Document Number0000281800
Instrument DateMay 11, 2026
Instrument2026281800
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address838 E RUTH AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-3244

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Maricopa County records · Assessment roll updated October 22, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$33,050 (+116.51%)$330,500 (+5.73%) Land $66,100 Building $264,400
2025$1,701.00 (+9.95%)$15,265 (-50.39%)$312,600 (+1.59%) Land $62,500 Building $250,100
2024$30,770$307,700 Land $61,500 Building $246,200
2022$1,547.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Maricopa County (04013C), updated October 2, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardModerate
500-Year FloodplainYes
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN160-04-136
Alternative APN
  • 160041369

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,092 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,455 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,092 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Exterior MaterialBlock Exterior
Construction TypeConcrete Blocks Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area5,930 sqft (0.136 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeCarport Garage
CarportCarport
Patio Area363 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemRefrigerator Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address838 E RUTH AVE
CityPHOENIX
StateAZ
Zip85020-3244
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSKYLINE VISTA 5 MCR 74/02
Legal Range3E
Legal Township3N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionSKYLINE VISTA 5
Legal Lot Number261
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Minor Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3012
Census Tract105200

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