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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,176 sqft

1280 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO 80229

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$366/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is a perfect starter home or investment property! This 3 bed home is ready for it's new owners. Sunny picture windows throughout allow natural sunlight to flow through the home. The living room has a true wood burning fireplace for those winter nights in Colorado. The kitchen has ample storage space with a gas range. Primary suite has an en suite bathroom. Oversized secondary bedrooms provide ample storage space. Out back you'll find a shed, oversized detached garage, and a large deck for summer...This is a perfect starter home or investment property! This 3 bed home is ready for it's new owners. Sunny picture windows throughout allow natural sunlight to flow through the home. The living room has a true wood burning fireplace for those winter nights in Colorado. The kitchen has ample storage space with a gas range. Primary suite has an en suite bathroom. Oversized secondary bedrooms provide ample storage space. Out back you'll find a shed, oversized detached garage, and a large deck for summer BBQ's. Located close to downtown Denver, I25, and all the Denver area has to offer; come see this one today!
  • Listed by: Jessica Lentz 720.940.3092 jessica@sellingdreamsteam.com • eXp Realty, LLC
Listing closed: 10/04/2023 12:00 AM • Source: RECOLORADO as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 8198174
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$439,900

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

98.7%

Thornton, CO

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Location

Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC, Jessica Lentz

Sold By West and Main Homes Inc, Chris George

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Property Information for 1280 Ruth Drive

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,397 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Adams County
  • Structure Type: House
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Levels: One
  • Subdivision Name: Thornton South
  • Association: No
  • Basement: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 7,140 SF

Interior Area & SqFt

Interior Area & SqFt
  • Building Area Total (SqFt Total): 1176
  • Sqft Total: 1176
  • Living Area (SqFt Finished): 1176
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1176
  • Living SqFt: 1176
  • Area Source: Public Records
  • PSF Total: 366
  • PSF Above Grade: 366
  • PSF Finished: 366
  • Master on Main: Yes
  • Room and Floor: Mud Room-Main-1, Bedroom-Main-1, Bedroom-Main-2, Laundry-Main-1, Living Room-Main-1, Dining Room-Main-1, Kitchen-Main-1, Bathroom Full-Main-1, None-Main-1, None-Main-2
  • Room Count: 10
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), No Stairs, Open Floorplan, Primary Suite
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Disposal, Fire Alarm

Bed & Bath Summary

Bedrooms
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Upper Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Basement Level Bedrooms: 0
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Basement Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0

Detailed Room Info

Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Cozy living room with wood burning fireplace and sunny picture windows
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bathroom Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Level: Main

Parking

Parking
  • Parking Features: Concrete
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage (Attached), Garage (Detached)
  • Parking Description: Garage (Attached)-1, Garage (Detached)-2
  • Parking Details: 1, 2
  • Parking Total: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Offstreet Spaces: 0
  • Parking Count: 3
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Reserved Spaces: 0
  • RV Spaces: 0

Association Information

Association Information
  • Association Fee Total Annual: $0
  • Senior Community: No

Site & Location Information

School Information
  • Elementary School: Thornton
  • Elementary School District: Adams 12 5 Star Schl
  • Middle Or Junior School: Thornton
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Adams 12 5 Star Schl
  • High School: Thornton
  • High School District: Adams 12 5 Star Schl
Site & Location Information
  • Lot Size Acres: .16
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7140
  • Accessibility Features: Outbuildings
  • Property Exclusions: Sellers personal property

Building Information

Outbuildings
  • Out Building Count: 1
  • Number of Out Buildings: 1.0
  • Horse: No
Building Information
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
  • Roof: Composition
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Livable Structure Count: 0

Water & Utilities

Water & Utilities
  • Water Included: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Forced Air, Open Floorplan, 3/4 Primary Bath, Natural Gas Available
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Property History for 1280 Ruth Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 4, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519538002

$430,000

+10.1% / yr

Oct 4, 2023

Sold

IRES #8198174

$430,000—
Oct 4, 2023

Sold

RECOLORADO #8198174

$430,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/04/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519538002

$430,000

+10.1% / yr

10/04/2023

Sold

IRES #8198174

$430,000
10/04/2023

Sold

RECOLORADO #8198174

$430,000

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

Public Records for 1280 Ruth Drive

Taxable Value

Land

$6,120

Additions

$22,240
Total$28,360

Tax Record

2025

$3,191 ($266 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,176 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,176 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

7,140 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1955

Year Renovated

2001

County

ADAMS

APN

R0052189

Schools near 1280 Ruth Drive

This home is within Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Thornton Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Thornton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Thornton High School
Public9 to 12

The New America School Thornton
Charter9 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.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1280 Ruth Drive, Thornton, CO 80229
$430,000
3
1,176
7,140
$80,000
3
1,176
–
$85,000
3
2
1,176
6,970
–
3
2
1,176
7,140
$286,000
3
2
1,416
7,140
$220,000
3
2
1,176
7,140

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