1234 West Ruth Avenue

Closed 5/10/19
Closed 5/10/19
Ruth Front
Exterior 1234 W Ruth
Exterior 1234 W Ruth 2
Ruth Exterior 3
Ruth Drone 1
Ruth Front Patio
Ruth Front Patio 2
Ruth Living
Ruth Living 3
Ruth Living:Dining 3
Ruth Living:Dining 4
Ruth Dining
Ruth Family Room
Ruth Family Room 2
Ruth Kitchen
Ruth Kitchen 4
Ruth Kitchen 3
Ruth Kitchen 5
Ruth Kitchen 6
Ruth Kitchen 7
Ruth Study 2
Ruth Study 4
Ruth Bedroom 2
Ruth Hall Bath
Bedroom 3
Ruth Master
Ruth Master 3
Ruth Master
Ruth Master Closet
Ruth Laundry
Ruth Laundry Folding
Ruth Laundry Bath
Ruth Back Patio 3
Ruth Back Patio 2
Ruth Back Patio 4
Ruth Back Patio
Ruth Patio 5
Ruth Pool
Ruth Backyard 2
Ruth Backyard 4
Ruth Backyard 3
Ruth Firepit
Ruth Gazebo
Ruth BBQ
Ruth Storage
Ruth Drone 4
Ruth Drone Lot View
Sold
Last Sold Price
$699,000
3 beds3 baths2,675 sqft
1234 W Ruth Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.50 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
$261/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This quintessential Ranch style home situated on a half acre lot in one of North Central Phoenix's premier neighborhoods has been beautifully updated and meticulously maintained by the same owners for over 30 years. House features a lovely red brick front patio, two separate living spaces, gas fireplace, oak wood floors, dining, large remodeled eat in kitchen, 3 beds, 3 baths (one is handicap accessible), spacious laundry, like new Trane A/C units still under warranty and so much more! Wait until...This quintessential Ranch style home situated on a half acre lot in one of North Central Phoenix's premier neighborhoods has been beautifully updated and meticulously maintained by the same owners for over 30 years. House features a lovely red brick front patio, two separate living spaces, gas fireplace, oak wood floors, dining, large remodeled eat in kitchen, 3 beds, 3 baths (one is handicap accessible), spacious laundry, like new Trane A/C units still under warranty and so much more! Wait until you see the back yard! Extensive covered patio with ceiling fans, sparkling pool with gas heated attached spa, gazebo built in 2007 with outdoor kitchen & gas grill, fire pit, extensive custom storage, a playhouse, a zip line and room to do anything you want!

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  1. Mary King

    Mary King

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    HomeSmart

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  • Listed by: Kara Levenda 602.230.7600 kara.levenda@bhhsaz.com Brokerage DRE #LC506032016 • HomeSmart
Listing closed: 05/10/2019 12:00 AM • Source: ARMLS, MLS#: 5902154

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Median sold price

$750,000

Avg days on market

53

Sale-to-list ratio

93.6%

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Property Information for 1234 West Ruth Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,954 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Maricopa County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: WHY WORRY ESTATES
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • View YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,937 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Unparsed Address: 1234 W RUTH Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
  • Accessibility Features: Bath Roll-In Shower
  • City: Phoenix
  • Coordinates: -112.089262, 33.563631
  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Maricopa
  • Cross Street: 7th Ave and Butler
  • Directions: From 7th Ave, turn West on Butler. Turn North on 11th Ave. Turn West on Orchid and veer left onto Ruth Ave. Home is on North side of the street.
  • Latitude: 33.563631
  • Longitude: -112.089262
  • Map Coordinate: M34
  • Postal City: Phoenix
  • Postal Code: 85021
  • Postal Code Plus4: 4447
  • State Or Province: AZ
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Year Built: 1,959
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees
  • Association YN: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,954.00
  • Tax Book Number: 158.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 15 WHY WORRY ESTS MCR 006611
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Map Number: 15.00
  • Tax Year: 2,018
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Carport YN: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
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: 2,675
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 2675.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Back, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Area: 21937.0
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21937.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Property and Assessments
  • Propertysp Descriptionco North Southsp Exposure: Yes
  • Builder Name: Unknown
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 15815015
  • Possible Use: None
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Range: 3E
  • Public Survey Section: 31
  • Public Survey Township: 3N
Utilities
  • Electric On Property YN: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Painted, Block
  • Exterior Features: Playground, Storage, Built-in Barbecue
  • Fencing: Block
  • Horse YN: No
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Playground, Storage, Built-in Barbecue
  • Pool Features: Variable Speed Pump, Fenced
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Roof: Composition, Foam, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Cooksp Topsp Gas: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Disposal2: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Range Ovensp Gas: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Refrigerator2: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Wallsp Ovenlparensrparen: Yes
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: HVAC SEER Rating, Central Air, Evaporative Cooling
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Gas
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Non-laminate Counter, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Dual Pane
  • Number of Interior Levels: 1.0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Mastersp Bedroomco Notsp Split: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease YN: No

Property History for 1234 West Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 10, 2019

Sold

ARMLS #5902154

$699,000—
May 8, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #643966125

$699,000—
Apr 5, 2019

Pending

ARMLS #5902154

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/10/2019

Sold

ARMLS #5902154

$699,000
05/08/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #643966125

$699,000
04/05/2019

Pending

ARMLS #5902154

—

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Public Records for 1234 West Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,205 ($434 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,671 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,671 SqFtStories1Lot Size21,937 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningR-10CountyMARICOPAAPN158-15-015

Schools near 1234 West Ruth Avenue

This home is within Washington Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Richard E Miller School
Public - K to 5
Royal Palm Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Sunnyslope High School
Public - 9 to 12
Washington Elementary School District Online Learning Academy
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

Washington Elementary School District Online Learning Academy
PublicK to 8

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.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1234 West Ruth Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
$699,000
3
3
2,675
21,937
1242 West Ruth Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
$439,000
3
2
1,967
18,966
1226 West Ruth Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
$460,000
4
2
2,246
13,543
1235 West Ruth Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
$680,000
–
2
1,983
16,400
1231 West Lawrence Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85021
$990,000
5
5
4,100
11,600
1245 West Ruth Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
$525,000
4
3
2,396
16,932

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