Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,715 sqft

1544 Ruth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1910Year Built
$193/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This incredible Evanston home is just doors from Walnut Hills High School & is far from your average flip. The one-of-a-kind restoration boasts 5 bd, 3.1 ba & 2 car garage. Original hardwood refinished, woodwork restored, built ins, designer touches, kitchen & baths modernized w respect to historic details. Primary suite offers shadowbox paneling, walk in closet & spa like bath. Seller to apply for tax abatement. Showings start Sat 4/1. Open house Sun 4/2 12-2p. Agent has interest in property.This incredible Evanston home is just doors from Walnut Hills High School & is far from your average flip. The one-of-a-kind restoration boasts 5 bd, 3.1 ba & 2 car garage. Original hardwood refinished, woodwork restored, built ins, designer touches, kitchen & baths modernized w respect to historic details. Primary suite offers shadowbox paneling, walk in closet & spa like bath. Seller to apply for tax abatement. Showings start Sat 4/1. Open house Sun 4/2 12-2p. Agent has interest in property.
  • Listed by: Courtney Ram 513.814.5643 courtneyram19@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #2018002622 • eXp Realty
Listing closed: 05/03/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati, MLS#: 1767442
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Median sold price

$478,137

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 1544 Ruth Avenue

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,316 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • MLS Area Major: Hamilton-E01
  • Access: City Street
  • Access Disability Features: No
  • Area Short Name: E01
  • Directions: Madison to Woodburn to Ruth Ave
  • FIPS Code: 61
  • Census Tract: 38.0
Taxes and HOA
  • Has Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 054-0006-0035-00
  • Semi Annual Taxes: Of Record
  • Tax Abatement: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: Cincinnati City SD
  • School Name 1: Call SD 513-363-0000
  • School Type 1: District Phone
Parking
  • Garage Carport: Garage Detached, Oversized
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Property

Lot Information
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Lot Area: 6316.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.145
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 X 124.63 IRR
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6316.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Miscellaneous: 220 Volt, Ceiling Fan, CO Detector, Recessed Lights, Smoke Alarm
  • 2nd Floor Area: 1100
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 2715.0
  • Renovation Year: 2023
  • 3rd Party Approval Required: No
  • Above Grade Sq Ft: 2715
  • Assessment Amount: Of Record
  • Has Board Loaded: No
  • Complete Renovation: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Single Family Description: Single Family
  • Validated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1910
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels: Three+
  • Entry Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Has Additional Dwelling Unit: No
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Green Features
  • Energy Green Features: No
  • Green Certification: No
Utilities
  • Gas: Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck/Patio, Porch
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement Features: Concrete Floor, Unfinished, Walkout
  • Bath Level1 Type: Partial
  • Bathroom Level: Yes
  • Bathrooms: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Display: 4 (3 1)
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bedroom Level1: No
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1100
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Entry Foyer: Open Foyer, Wood Floor
  • Heating: Gas Furn EF Rtd 95%+
  • Interior Features: 9Ft + Ceiling, Multi Panel Doors, Natural Woodwork
  • Primary Bathroom: Double Vanity, Marb/Gran/Slate, Shower, Tile Floor, Tub
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Water Heating: Electric
  • Window Features: Vinyl

Room Information

Bedroom
  • Primary Bed Feature: Bath Adjoins, Wood Floor
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 0 x 0
Breakfast Room
  • Breakfast Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Dining Room Feat: Wood Floor
Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Kitchen Features: Butler's Pantry, Gourmet, Island, Marble/Granite/Slate, Quartz Counters, Wood Cabinets, Wood Floor
Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living Room
  • Living Great Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Living Room Feat: Bookcases, Dry Bar, Fireplace, Wood Floor
Additional Room Information
  • Flex Rooms: Sitting Area
  • Recreation Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Study/Library Den Dimensions: 0 x 0

Rental

Rent Information
  • Occupancy: At Closing
  • Has Lease Considered: No
  • Sub Lease: No

Property History for 1544 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 3, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513051719

$525,000

+68.7% / yr

May 3, 2023

Sold

MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1767442

$525,000—
Apr 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1767442

$525,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/03/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513051719

$525,000

+68.7% / yr

05/03/2023

Sold

MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1767442

$525,000
04/01/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1767442

$525,000

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

Public records

1544 Ruth Avenue

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

2,715 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,715 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

6,316 SqFt

Schools near 1544 Ruth Avenue

This home is within Cincinnati Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 5 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Evanston Academy Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Gilbert A. Dater High School
Public5 to 12

Withrow University High School
Public7 to 12

Hughes STEM High School
Public7 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: 1544 Ruth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207
$525,000
5
2,715
6,316
–
–
2
2,148
6,273
$315,000
4
2,194
0
$150,000
5
2,174
0
$317,000
4
2,413
6,360
$365,000
4
2,432
3,093

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