1042 E Ruth Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020
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1042 E Ruth Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020

North Mountain
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,792 sqft

$437,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,461/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$437,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,461/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,792 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$437K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$10K (+2.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$311K (+245%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +74% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$438K
July 2026$439K
June 2026$437K
May 2026$439K
April 2026$437K
March 2026$435K
February 2026$431K
January 2026$425K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1018 E RUTH Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
0.06
Single-Family Home
$485,000
07/22/26
4
2
1,430
1123 E ALICE Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
0.07
Single-Family Home
$430,000
07/02/26
4
2
1,267
1013 E DIANA Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
0.11
Single-Family Home
$524,900
07/23/26
3
2
1,797
1202 E ALICE Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
0.15
Single-Family Home
$320,000
05/18/26
3
2
1,726
1002 E ORCHID Lane, Phoenix, AZ
0.14
Single-Family Home
$384,999
07/15/26
3
2
1,327
1145 E EVA Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.34
Single-Family Home
$265,000
04/02/26
4
2
1,758
837 E ECHO Lane, Phoenix, AZ
0.35
Single-Family Home
$387,000
10/22/25
4
2
1,424
1002 E BUTLER Drive, Phoenix, AZ
0.22
Single-Family Home
$565,000
01/15/26
4
2
1,596
801 E BUTLER Drive, Phoenix, AZ
0.37
Single-Family Home
$335,000
11/25/25
3
2
1,813
912 E ORCHID Lane, Phoenix, AZ
0.18
Single-Family Home
$418,000
10/10/25
3
2
1,092

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1037 E ALICE Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.02
$389,900
3
3
1,452
Off Market
8801 N 11TH Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.05
$408,400
3
2
1,300
Off Market
1114 E RUTH Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.04
$389,999
3
2
1,092
For Sale
1114 E RUTH Avenue #WOW!!, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.04
$330,000
3
2
1,092
Off Market
1101 E Ruth Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.03
$589,000
3
2
1,977
For Sale
1018 E RUTH Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.06
$485,000
4
2
1,430
Recently Sold
1123 E ALICE Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.07
$430,000
4
2
1,267
Recently Sold
1118 E DIANA Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.07
$519,999
3
2
1,792
For Sale
1133 E ALICE Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.09
$479,000
4
3
1,924
Off Market
1141 E ALICE Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.11
$437,500
3
2
1,273
Off Market
1017 E DIANA Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.10
$405,200
3
2
1,092
Off Market
1013 E DIANA Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.11
$524,900
3
2
1,797
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1042 E Ruth Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1958
Living Area
1,792 sqft
Price/Sqft
$244

About this House

Light, open remodeled 4 bedroom/ 2 bath home on quiet street with mature landscaping. Charming family room with built-in bookcase in addition to formal living room. Large patio area in back and side yard. There is a fully air-conditioned detached building in back (approx. 22x13). Located close to shopping, parks, hiking and biking trails.
1042 E Ruth Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,792 sqft single-family home in North Mountain, built in 1958. It last sold for $127,000 on Oct 12, 2012. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2024 with an asking price of $2,650 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 26, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $437,000, with a rent estimate of $2,759/month.

Home Details for 1042 E Ruth Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Refrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Cement ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage
Parking: Carport

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6015 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 26, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Feb 28, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,595
Price decreased by 2%
Jan 28, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,650
Nov 9, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,050
Oct 26, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,100
Price decreased by 4%

Market trends in North Mountain

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$366K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
Price per sq ft
$249
$5MoM
Available listings
558
36MoM

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

North Mountain
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What Locals Say about North Mountain

At least 1127 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 49 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 35 % Say there's wildlife

  • 21 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Christopher Geber
    "It’s a good neighborhood with schools very close. You can hear the footballs games at Cortez High School. Traffic is lower in the area and tends to be a little more quit than the rest of Phoenix. "
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  • Angelicarenteria3
    "There is a lot of kids in the neighborhood and everyone stays to themselves around here no problems "
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  • J J
    "Holiday lights are amazing in the Moon Valley community. It is fun and competitive as the community decorates for the holidays. Fourth of July fireworks are a great site to see too."
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  • Kerry G.
    "There aren’t many dog parks I’d want to take my dogs to. There is a park surrounding North Mountain. "
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  • Shawnda P.
    "It's home and it's what I expected and I'm still here thank u Metro phoenix.. y'all been great and keep up the great business "
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  • Trulia User
    "The mountain view is absolutely beautiful. There's trails to go hiking on. There's also a police station nearby. "
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  • Laura R.
    "Apartment style living , close to everything, clean, there's a gym, pool, dog park, mini playground, laundry room. Very quaint"
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  • Trulia User
    "It's an amazing neighborhood, very quiet and everyone minds their own business. It is so so so great here"
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  • Trulia User
    "dog owners don't pick up after there dogs, dog poop everywhere it's disgusting. you can't walk down the street without seeing hundreds of piles of dog poop, "
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  • Trulia User
    "has gone down him in the last few years... many homeless now sitting on every street and drug users... not a good place"
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  • Trulia User
    "I wouldn’t like to see dog owners leaving their dogs unattended. It’s best to take care of the dogs messes and needs."
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  • Trulia User
    "Super easy access to the 51–it’s the best freeway. The traffic in north mountain feels way lighter than any other place in central Phoenix. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I use city transportation to commute to and from work. I love the north mountain community and know the area very well. I feel the area is great for family. The People in the community are very friendly. I have looked forward to making north mountain my home "
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  • Trulia User
    "I drive, so I have no issues. public transportation is accessible. traffic is not to bad, depending on the time of day. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This is about 20 minutes from downtown and central phoenix. There are a lot of loud cars here. People speed excessively."
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  • Trulia User
    "lots of shopping n restaurants near by parks close too nice people lots of hiking usually affordable housing can be expensive but depends on where you live lots of grocery stores too"
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  • Trulia User
    "i never had a problem here I usually leave my gate open during the day and so far so good lol I love the park near by and there is all ways cops around "
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  • Trulia User
    "there are no community events but it would be great if there were. I have seen alley clean ups on nextdoor app. "
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  • Trulia User
    "They would love it. There are side walks, parks, dog friendly restaurants and shopping areas. Drive thru restaurants give dog treats! "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve loved here for 5 years because it’s the only neighborhood that is affordable. The only downside is that there is a lot of drug users"
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  • Trulia User
    "drivers don't pay attention to speed in the neighborhood streets. it's very frustrating. there needs to be more stop signs or speed humps on the side streets. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighbors hate loud dogs, mean looking dogs and complain about every little thing about your animals"
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  • Trulia User
    "They had movies at the park recently. That’s about all they’ve done for neighborhood stuff. Some homeless I. The park, sleeping on kiss’s okay strictures and pooping on the ground "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not a great area to raise kids, despite the local schools being awesome. Lots of violence, lots of shootings, gang activity and homeless people. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here for 12 years. my kids have gone to school here from kindergarten to high school. My neighbors are friendly "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's centrally located and it's not horrible for crime. most of the people around here are friendly people. there are a few who might make one question. "
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  • Trulia User
    "A lot of dogs here are aggressive due to lack of training, and owners rarely pick up after their dogs. There are a few dog parks in the area, that is a plus. "
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  • Trulia User
    "yes many people walk their dogs because we have a dog friendly park near by. most of the dogs are well mannered and the owners are pet responsible. a dog owner would appreciate other dog owners acceptance of dog responsibility."
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  • Trulia User
    "People running their dogs off leash in common community areas and parks may be something dog owners like or not like"
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  • Trulia User
    "I don’t commute as I am work from home. Oddly quiet area. A lot of jay walkers. The area is relatively safe. There a hospital near by so you can hear the helicopter every so often"
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  • Trulia User
    "we keep an eye on each other's place and the people will wave hello and say hi to you. there are people who walk here after dark without any trouble. "
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  • Trulia User
    "the gang violence makes it fun to play guess the sounds. Was it fireworks, gunshots, or backfiring cars?"
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  • Trulia User
    "since I have moved here there have been more events, and I've been here for at least 3 yrs............................. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is the most dangerous neighborhood I have ever lived in. I am moving as soon as possible. Make sure to check the safety rating before you move, and go check out the area you want to move to late at night to see it at it's worst."
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  • Flosimcoe
    "Near the mountain; quiet neighborhood, has every amenity required, people look out for each other, many yard sales, friendly neighbors, Christmas decorations, "
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  • Ghadeer J.
    "Don’t have any in our neighborhood, but people have their own parties and own lives and on the 4th we go on streets light fireworks and watch each other and talk to each other from time to time "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not too many events i know of but definitely a great safe place to live! great parks. wonderful place to raise. family."
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  • Tavenatti
    "It’s rough after dark I don’t recommend for families with small children or single women. If ur a male or have dogs or multiple roommates you can find nice places , but there’s is plenty of crime and homeless people around here "
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  • Thomas A.
    "There are too many people on drugs here and especially people on meth. A lot of break ins. Child molesters "
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  • Thais T.
    "A lot of homeless. A huge choice for food. Ross, dd discount aroudn the corner. Near 1-17 freeway. North Peoria Av. side, only houses, South Peoria Av. only apartments "
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Frequently asked questions about 1042 E Ruth Ave

  • What is 1042 E Ruth Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1042 E Ruth Ave in Phoenix, AZ is $437,000.
  • What is the price history for 1042 E Ruth Ave?
    1042 E Ruth Ave in Phoenix, AZ last sold for $127,000 in October 2012.
  • Is Phoenix a buyer's or seller's market?
    Phoenix is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Phoenix?
    The median sale price in Phoenix is $366K. That is down $5.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 1042 E Ruth Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1042 E Ruth Ave in Phoenix, AZ has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1042 E Ruth Ave?
    The lot at 1042 E Ruth Ave in Phoenix, AZ is about 0.14 acres (6,015 sq ft).

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