Last Sold Price
4 beds2 baths2,246 sqft$205/sqft
1226 W Ruth Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021

Description

ELEGANT North Central Phoenix! Located in the highly sought after ''Why Worry Estates; this one has BRAND NEW everything; every detail, color and fixture is perfect! This open concept, 2254 sf, 4 bd, 2 ba, 2 car garage home is situated on a grassy 1/3 ac lot with irrigated front & back lawn, mature trees & a private backyard with a pool. Built for family & entertaining with a chef's kitchen complete with VIKING appliances, Carerra Marble counter tops, new white cabinetry & built in wine fridge. Huge...ELEGANT North Central Phoenix! Located in the highly sought after ''Why Worry Estates; this one has BRAND NEW everything; every detail, color and fixture is perfect! This open concept, 2254 sf, 4 bd, 2 ba, 2 car garage home is situated on a grassy 1/3 ac lot with irrigated front & back lawn, mature trees & a private backyard with a pool. Built for family & entertaining with a chef's kitchen complete with VIKING appliances, Carerra Marble counter tops, new white cabinetry & built in wine fridge. Huge picture windows in the great room & a lovely view from every window. The master suite has a large closet, custom carerra marble shower & flooring. A brand new Trane A/C unit, new energy efficient dual pane windows make for reduced energy bills. No expense was spared on this gorgeous home
LISTING CLOSED: 03/14/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Heather Christensen • Tru Realty
    P: (480) 327-6700

Property Details for 1226 West Ruth Avenue

Status
MLS #
5206967
Days on Market
102
Taxes
$3,169 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family - Detached
Year Built
1958
Lot Size
0.31 AC / 13,543 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
WHY WORRY ESTATES
View YN
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$412,000

Avg days on market

51

Sale-to-list ratio

92.2%

Phoenix, AZ

9 comparable properties found

a view of house with a swimming pool
1/23
1

$545,000

Sold 07/13/26

4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,116
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
a view of outdoor space yard and porch
1/29
2

$412,000

Sold 04/08/25

4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,382
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/2
3

$550,000

Sold 08/27/25

4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,946
Square Feet
0.37
Acres
a house view with a seating space and garden view
1/31
4

$393,664

Sold 11/24/25

4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,951
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$530,000 | 1638 West Northern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
1/29
5

$530,000

Sold 01/16/26

4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,881
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
$384,000 | 2026 West Northview Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
1/47
6

$384,000

Sold 01/09/26

4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,035
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/33
7

$405,000

Sold 04/02/26

4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,334
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/35
8

$382,900

Sold 09/27/24

4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,947
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/6
9

$565,000

Sold 05/15/26

4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,473
Square Feet
0.22
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Tru Realty

Sold By Momentum Brokers LLC

Add your commute

Building Information for 1226 West Ruth Avenue

Stories1Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,543 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,602 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,338

Property Taxes

$264

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 1226 West Ruth Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Unparsed Address: 1226 W RUTH Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
  • City: Phoenix
  • Coordinates: -112.088984, 33.563343
  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Maricopa
  • Cross Street: NORTHERN AMD 11TH AVE
  • Latitude: 33.563343
  • Longitude: -112.088984
  • Map Coordinate: M34
  • Postal City: Phoenix
  • Postal Code: 85021
  • Postal Code Plus4: 4447
  • State Or Province: AZ
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Year Built: 1,958
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees
  • Association YN: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,169.00
  • Tax Book Number: 158.00
  • Tax Legal Description: WHY WORRY ESTS
  • Tax Lot: 14
  • Tax Map Number: 15.00
  • Tax Year: 2,014
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School: Richard E Miller School
  • Elementary School District: Washington Elementary District
  • High School: Sunnyslope High School
  • High School District: Glendale Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Royal Palm Middle School
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2,246
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 2246.0
  • Living Area Source: County Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Alley, Grass Front, Grass Back, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Size Area: 13543.0
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13543.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Property and Assessments
  • Propertysp Descriptionco North Southsp Exposure: Yes
  • Builder Name: Unknown
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Disclosures: None
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 15815014
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Range: 3E
  • Public Survey Section: 31
  • Public Survey Township: 3N
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Painted, Slump Block
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Horse YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Disposal2: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Range Ovensp Elec: Yes
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Refrigeration, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, No Interior Steps, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows
Room Information
Room Information
  • Othersp Roomsco Greatsp Room: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease YN: No

Property History for 1226 West Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 14, 2015

Sold

ARMLS #5206967

$460,000
Feb 26, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #488705042

$460,000
Feb 26, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #988705042

$460,000

+86.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/14/2015

Sold

ARMLS #5206967

$460,000
02/26/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #488705042

$460,000
02/26/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #988705042

$460,000

+86.6% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1226 West Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,180 ($348 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,246 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,246 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,543 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958ZoningR-10CountyMARICOPAAPN158-15-014

Schools near 1226 West Ruth Avenue

This home is within Washington Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Richard E Miller School
PublicK to 5

Royal Palm Middle School
Public5 to 8

Sunnyslope High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

New listings in 85021

$2,025,000 | 7320 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
1/48
Listed By Compass

$2,025,000

5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4,268
Square Feet
0.47
Acres
$875,000 | 1318 West Glenn Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85021
1/44
Listed By CompassUcb ( Under Contract - Backups )

$875,000

4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,026
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
$159,900 | 7126 North 19th Avenue, Unit 180, Phoenix, AZ 85021
1/24

$159,900

1
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
836
Square Feet
0.01
Acres
$989,000 | 504 West Harmont Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85021
1/56
Compass Coming Soon

$989,000

4
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
2,688
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
$329,999 | 8176 North 22nd Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85021
1/35

$329,999

2
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1,318
Square Feet
0.03
Acres
$390,000 | 2134 West Harmont Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85021
1/45
Listed By Coldwell Banker Realty

$390,000

2
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1,457
Square Feet
0.03
Acres
a view of back yard of the house
1/25

$339,900

4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,056
Square Feet
0.20
Acres
$489,500 | 7608 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
1/50

$489,500

3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,182
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a view of a house with a yard and plants
1/48
Ucb ( Under Contract - Backups )

$1,290,000

4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3,417
Square Feet
0.32
Acres

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1226 West Ruth Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
$460,000
4
2
2,246
13,543
2
2,233
14,566
$699,000
3
3
2,675
21,937
4
2,682
15,094
$1,150,000
4
2,772
16,640
$680,000
2
1,983
16,400

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Tru Realty

The data relating to real estate listings on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of Multiple Listing Service of Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS, Prescott Area Association of REALTORS and Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Listings provided by brokerages other than Compass are identified with the ARMLS logo. All Information Is Deemed Reliable But Is Not Guaranteed Accurate. All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLSListing information Copyright© 2026 Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS, Prescott Area Association of REALTORS and Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All Rights Reserved.