1520 Ruth Avenue

Sold 12/27/24

Sold

Last Sold Price

$395,000

5 beds3 baths2,467 sqft

1520 Ruth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.10 acresLot Size

1896Year Built

$160/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This beautifully remodeled home blends timeless charm with modern convenience! Fully renovated just 7 years ago. The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining. Spacious rooms fill the home, showcasing gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the first floor. The kitchen boasts a stunning angled counter bar and solid surface countertops, seamlessly opening to a cozy family room. Generous bedroom sizes and a versatile third-floor space provide ample living options, whether as a family room or flex area....This beautifully remodeled home blends timeless charm with modern convenience! Fully renovated just 7 years ago. The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining. Spacious rooms fill the home, showcasing gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the first floor. The kitchen boasts a stunning angled counter bar and solid surface countertops, seamlessly opening to a cozy family room. Generous bedroom sizes and a versatile third-floor space provide ample living options, whether as a family room or flex area. Enjoy outdoor living with a private fenced backyard and a nice concrete patio or relax on the swing-set on the front porch. The spacious basement offers plenty of storage. Conveniently located within walking distance to Walnut High School, this home is ready for its new owner! Move in Ready! Abated taxes through '25

Listed by: M Dolores Graf 513.520.4562 mdgraf13@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #2018002622 • eXp Realty

Listing closed: 12/27/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati, MLS#: 1820516

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Property Information for 1520 Ruth Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $1,390 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Hamilton County
Architectural Style: Traditional
View: City
Zoning: Residential
Zoning Details: Residential

Building Information

Year Built: 1896
Lot Size: 0.10 AC / 4,269 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

MLS Area Major: Hamilton-E01
Access: City Street

Area Short Name: E01
Cross Street: ev
Directions: Montgomery Rd to West on Ruth
FIPS Code: 61
Township: Cincinnati City
Census Tract: 38.0

Taxes and HOA

Has Association: No
Parcel Number: 054-0006-0102-00

Semi Annual Taxes: $695
Tax Abatement: Yes
Taxes Annual: $1,390.00

School Information

High School District: Cincinnati City SD

Parking

Parking Features: Driveway, On Street

Property

Lot Information

Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
Lot Area: 4269.0

Lot Size Acres: 0.098
Lot Size Square Feet: 4269.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Miscellaneous: 220 Volt, Ceiling Fan, Smoke Alarm
2nd Floor Area: 1009

Property and Assessments

Living Area: 2467.0
3rd Party Approval Required: No

Above Grade Sq Ft: 2467
Assessment Amount: of rec
Has Board Loaded: No
Complete Renovation: No
New Construction: No
Single Family Description: Single Family
Validated: Yes
Year Built: 1896

Building Features

Foundation Details: Stone
Levels: Three+

Entry: 8x5 Level: 1
Entry Area: 40
Entry Dimensions: 8 x 5
Entry Length: 8
Entry Width: 5
Has Additional Dwelling Unit: No
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Utilities

Gas: Natural
Sewer: Public Sewer

Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Patio, Porch
Fencing: Wood

Roof: Shingle

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Basement: Full

Basement Features: Unfinished
Bathroom1: Full
Bathroom1 Level: 2
Bathroom2: Full
Bathroom2 Level: 2
Bathroom3: Partial
Bathroom3 Level: 1
Bath Level1 Type: Partial
Bathroom Level: Yes
Bathrooms: 3.0
Bathrooms Display: 3 (2 1)
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Level1: No
Bedrooms Total: 5
Basement Sq Ft: 985
Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Entry Foyer: Wood Floor
Fireplace Features: Brick, Inoperable
Fireplaces Total: 1
Heating: Electric, ENERGY STAR
Interior Features: 9Ft + Ceiling, Multi Panel Doors
Primary Bathroom: Shower
Rooms Total: 9
Water Heating: Electric
Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane

Room Information

Bedroom

Bedroom Width: 11
Primary Bed Feature: Bath Adjoins, Walk-in Closet, Wall-to-Wall Carpet

Primary Bedroom: 13x13 Level: 2
Primary Bedroom Area: 169
Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 13 x 13
Primary Bedroom Length: 13
Primary Bedroom Width: 13
Bedroom 2: 12x11 Level: 2
Bedroom 2 Area: 132
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2 Length: 12
Bedroom 3: 12x11 Level: 2
Bedroom 3 Area: 132
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 3 Length: 12
Bedroom 3 Width: 11
Bedroom 4: 13x13 Level: 3
Bedroom 4 Area: 169
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 4 Length: 13
Bedroom 4 Width: 13
Bedroom 5: 13x13 Level: 3
Bedroom 5 Area: 169
Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 5 Length: 13
Bedroom 5 Width: 13

Breakfast Room

Breakfast Room Dimensions: 0 x 0

Dining Room

Dining Room: 15x12 Level: 1
Dining Room Area: 180

Dining Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
Dining Room Feat: Wood Floor
Dining Room Length: 15
Dining Room Width: 12
Formal Dining Room: Yes

Family Room

Family Room: 24x18 Level: 3
Family Room Area: 432

Family Room Dimensions: 24 x 18
Family Room Feat: Wood Floor
Family Room Length: 24
Family Room Width: 18

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 288
Kitchen Dimensions: 18 x 16

Kitchen Features: Counter Bar, Eat-In, Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Ctr, Wood Cabinets, Wood Floor
Kitchen Length: 18
Kitchen Width: 16

Laundry Room

Laundry Room Dimensions: 0 x 0

Living Room

Living Great Room Area: 156
Living Great Room Dimensions: 13 x 12

Living Great Room Length: 13
Living Great Room Width: 12
Living Room: 13x12 Level: 1
Living Room Feat: Wood Floor

Additional Room Information

Recreation Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
Study/Library Den Dimensions: 0 x 0

Rental

Rent Information

Occupancy: Negotiable
Has Lease Considered: No

Sub Lease: No

Property History for 1520 Ruth Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 27, 2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1550994838	$385,000	+3.6% / yr
Dec 27, 2024	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1820516	$395,000	—
Oct 5, 2024	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1820516	$425,000	—
Jul 7, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1468546631	$340,000	+79.8% / yr
Jul 7, 2021	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1694319	$340,000	—
Mar 26, 2021	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1694319	$365,000	—
Apr 30, 2015	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1436441	$119,900	—
Feb 16, 2015	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1436441	$119,900	—
Oct 4, 2012	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #340582196	$2,000	-29.0% / yr
Feb 28, 2012	Temporarily Off Market MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1282853	$19,900	—
Aug 31, 2011	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1282853	$19,900	—
Nov 5, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #165030152	$30,000	—
Nov 5, 2004	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #908896	$30,000	—
Sep 27, 2004	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #908896	$45,000	—
Jul 26, 2004	Temporarily Off Market MLS of Greater Cincinnati #870186	$49,900	—
Jan 26, 2004	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #870186	$49,900	—
Jun 6, 2003	Temporarily Off Market MLS of Greater Cincinnati #825912	$59,900	—
Mar 4, 2003	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #825912	$59,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/27/2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1550994838	$385,000 +3.6% / yr
12/27/2024	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1820516	$395,000
10/05/2024	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1820516	$425,000
07/07/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1468546631	$340,000 +79.8% / yr
07/07/2021	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1694319	$340,000
03/26/2021	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1694319	$365,000
04/30/2015	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1436441	$119,900
02/16/2015	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1436441	$119,900
10/04/2012	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #340582196	$2,000 -29.0% / yr
02/28/2012	Temporarily Off Market MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1282853	$19,900
08/31/2011	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1282853	$19,900
11/05/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #165030152	$30,000
11/05/2004	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #908896	$30,000
09/27/2004	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #908896	$45,000
07/26/2004	Temporarily Off Market MLS of Greater Cincinnati #870186	$49,900
01/26/2004	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #870186	$49,900
06/06/2003	Temporarily Off Market MLS of Greater Cincinnati #825912	$59,900
03/04/2003	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #825912	$59,900

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

Public records

1520 Ruth Avenue

Beds

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,467 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,467 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

4,269 SqFt

Schools near 1520 Ruth Avenue

This home is within Cincinnati Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Evanston Academy Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	0.5 mi
3/10	Gilbert A. Dater High School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 12	6.6 mi
3/10	Withrow University High School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 12	1.4 mi
3/10	Hughes STEM High School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 12	2.5 mi
9/10	Walnut Hills High School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 12	0.1 mi
7/10	Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students	Public - Choice school	3 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Purcell Marian High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.6 mi
NR	St. Francis DeSales School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi
NR	Xavier University Montessori Lab School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Evanston Academy Elementary School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	0.5 mi
3/10	Gilbert A. Dater High School Public5 to 12 Serves this home	6.6 mi
3/10	Withrow University High School Public7 to 12 Serves this home	1.4 mi
3/10	Hughes STEM High School Public7 to 12 Serves this home	2.5 mi
9/10	Walnut Hills High School Public7 to 12 Serves this home	0.1 mi
7/10	Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students Public3 to 12 Choice school	0.7 mi
NR	Purcell Marian High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	St. Francis DeSales School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Xavier University Montessori Lab School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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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1520 Ruth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207

Property Details

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Summary

Property

Interior and Exterior Features

Room Information

Rental

Beds

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Total Finished SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

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