809 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO 63028
OFF MARKET

809 Ruth Ave
Festus, MO 63028

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,500 sqft

$207,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,290/mo*
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$207,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,290/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1976
Living Area
1,500 sqft
Price/Sqft
$138
Parking
Garage

About this House

Tri Level with finished bath and basement on the lower level. Total remodel Aug 2023.;Three levels of living space. New roof, guttering, siding in 2021. New left side fence and gate chain link to match other 3 sides in 2022. New A/C and duct cleaning June 2023.
809 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO 63028 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,500 sqft single-family home built in 1976. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $207,000, with a rent estimate of $1,851/month.

Home Details for 809 Ruth Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, GasCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Vinyl, BrickFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedGardenLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1976Year Updated: 2021
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049 sqft

Price History for 809 Ruth Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/14/2009$143,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/16/2008$143,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Festus

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$280K
$7.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$178
$11MoM
Available listings
77
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$839
Assessment$98,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 809 Ruth Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
816 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO
0.04
Single-Family Home
-
06/18/26
3
1.5
1,596
1013 Savanna Place Dr, Festus, MO
0.16
Single-Family Home
-
10/17/25
3
2
1,424
806 Virginia Ave, Festus, MO
0.27
Single-Family Home
-
04/17/26
3
2
1,296
813 Virginia Ave, Festus, MO
0.23
Single-Family Home
-
08/29/25
3
2
1,221
1114 N 5th St, Festus, MO
0.36
Single-Family Home
-
03/06/26
3
2
1,359
1018 Savanna Place Dr, Festus, MO
0.19
Single-Family Home
-
06/15/26
3
3
1,425
812 Horine Rd, Festus, MO
0.13
Single-Family Home
-
02/23/26
3
2
1,092
1317 Alexander Dr, Festus, MO
0.14
Single-Family Home
-
04/17/26
3
2
1,276
1074 Daltons Way, Festus, MO
0.35
Single-Family Home
-
07/13/26
3
2
1,436
1325 Melvin Dr, Festus, MO
0.27
Single-Family Home
-
02/20/26
3
2
1,758

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Festus

At least 115 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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  • Caryl Riley
    "Crites Park is a great place to walk dogs. I don’t have a dog myself, but I see lots of people with their dogs there. "
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  • Emeadows
    "Small town feel, yet close enough to all the amenities. I lived in St. Louis County most of my life and I love it down here, feels like home. "
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  • Kenna M.
    "This town has a school district that ranks in the top 10 of the entire state. It is a wonderful and safe district for kids of all ages."
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  • Brooke B.
    "trick or treating is a really special event, all the houses have haunted garages to see who gets the most votes "
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  • Elterman91
    "Everything’s very close to town, whether you’re driving to work or the grocery store nothing is too far away "
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  • Ron H.
    "Schools are top rated and nice buildings for children to learn and grow up in. Everyone is so friendly an has all the appeal of a small town community. "
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  • Carleigh R.
    "There are lots of stop signs, but that's to be expected in town. The amount of time it requires me to get to the nearest highest is less than 5 minutes. "
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  • Cody L.
    "I love the festus area because it's a great location. you have food close by, stores close by and even parks and schoils."
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  • David.t.huetlster.sr
    "my commute is 15 miles all highway. never do I have traffic. not bad at all. I drive a truck and a vette."
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  • Sandra M.
    "the neighborhoods are nice, the parks are great, the schools are excellent. main street is lovely around Christmas time. "
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  • Cage_melissa
    "that the neighborhood is safe and the schools are good. that the streets are safe to walk along and the neighbors are not thieves or druggies. "
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  • Tom B.
    "We are a quaint little community with lots of things to do. Like the parks and the walking areas. There are fishing ponds too. "
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  • Kara M.
    "everyone sticks to themselves but nobody minds their own business, they just stay quiet. lots of food. hardly anyone moves away."
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  • Lea D.
    "We moved from town years ago & I would never go back to city life again! R7 is a very desirable area. Million dollar homes are plentiful in this area. R7 just built there new high school (which made it more desirable-no busing) in 2012. School bus does stop in front of home."
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  • ratrodder74
    "This is a high crime rate area ,don't leave your car or house unlocked it wont be there when u get back"
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  • Joy
    "The areas outside Festus feature fantastic views of the Ozarks. Festus offers reasonable shopping opportunities and restaurants. And, it you need more opportunities, south St. Louis is only half an hour away."
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Frequently asked questions about 809 Ruth Ave

  • What is 809 Ruth Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 809 Ruth Ave in Festus, MO is $207,000.
  • Is Festus a buyer's or seller's market?
    Festus is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Festus?
    The median sale price in Festus is $280K. That is up $7.5K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Festus?
    Residents describe Festus, MO as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Festus, MO.
  • Does 809 Ruth Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 809 Ruth Ave in Festus, MO has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 809 Ruth Ave?
    The lot at 809 Ruth Ave in Festus, MO is about 0.07 acres (3,049 sq ft).