Ruby
Neighborhood in Fort Gratiot, Michigan
St. Clair County 48049
$256,871
Average Value
$169
Average Price per Sq Ft
Ample opportunities for hiking, hunting and boating
Surrounded by forests, this section of Clyde Township offers hiking, hunting and boating. The Bruce Trail and Ford Trail follow local roads, with plenty of hiking and camping, and there's a boat launch at the confluence of winding Mill Creek and the Black River. The extensive Port Huron State Game Area is accessible to the southwest and southeast.Strong athletics and extracurriculars at Port Huron High
Students can start their education at Indian Woods Elementary School, which receives a C-plus rating from Niche, before attending C-rated Central Middle School. Port Huron High School, which receives a B rating, is known for its fierce athletic rivalries with Port Huron Northern High School and for its musical extracurriculars like the school band and its musical theater program.Midcentury and 1990s-built single-story properties line Ruby's streets
Homes in Ruby include classic ranch-style to Cape Cod-influenced properties. Homes from the 1950s and '60s range from $140,000 to $180,000, while 1990s-built homes recently sold for $205,000 to $355,000. Ruby’s streetscapes have a strongly rural character, as most of the roads at the center of town are made from gravel, with only the winding Brott Road being paved. The lack of sidewalks and the narrow width of Ruby’s roads leads to lawn sizes much larger than in most suburbs, creating opportunities for sizable gardens and trees.Groceries and food are accessible within 10-minute journeys
Though Ruby does not have any restaurants or grocery stores of its own, convenience is never far away. Just 6 minutes up Beard Road, the Dorsey House has stood out as a cherished local institution for decades. In fact, this restaurant is only a decade younger than the state of Michigan, having been founded in 1847. This well-established local business offers a vintage dining experience with its wooden chairs, its old-timey carpet and a motto that declares it to be the place “where your grandfather ate & drank!” Its menu features a wide variety of cuisines, from fish and chips to ribeye steak, pasta Alfredo and pizza. Grocery options are also close by. "They've got a small general store, so people there commute into Wadhams for everything," Bush says. Ruby is 10 minutes down Abbottsford Road from the Avoca Market and the same distance from Vinckier Foods down the road in Wadhams.Quick access to Port Huron and healthcare
Abbottsford Road connects Ruby to major interstate highways, making Port Huron accessible within a 20-minute journey and Detroit within just over an hour’s trek. Ruby is also approximately 15 minutes from the Lake Huron Medical Center’s North Campus.
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Jacob Adelhoch
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Donna Hazlewood
Donna Hazlewood
KW Platinum Port Huron
(810) 216-8942
146 Total Sales
1 in Ruby
$139,000 Price
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Rachelle Bayliss
Rachelle Bayliss
INITIA Real Estate
(810) 292-3841
100 Total Sales
1 in Ruby
$459,900 Price
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Mathew Belanger
Mathew Belanger
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Paint Creek
(248) 422-1435
284 Total Sales
1 in Ruby
$235,000 Price
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Timothy Block
Timothy Block
Responds QuicklyShowtime Realty
(586) 488-4799
33 Total Sales
1 in Ruby
$295,000 Price
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Marcus Cronce
Marcus Cronce
Real Estate One Port Huron
(810) 642-3385
199 Total Sales
2 in Ruby
$265K - $325K Price Range
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David Simpson
David Simpson
KW Platinum Port Huron
(810) 642-4394
295 Total Sales
2 in Ruby
$235K - $510K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Port Huron State Game Area
Ford Trail
Bill Bearss Memorial Park
Bruce Trail
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ruby | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ruby Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ruby, Fort Gratiot sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Ruby, Fort Gratiot over the last 12 months is $238,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$247,400
Median Sale Price
$238,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$238,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$169
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
134
Median Year Built
1965
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,336
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,000
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
24,829
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
834
Median Age
46
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,749
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,277
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.7%
% Population in Labor Force
62.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
22''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Port Huron Township
Border town with access to Lake Huron and the Saint Clair River
Lakeport
Lakeside community with abundant parkland and local conveniences
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