1603 Ruth Avenue

Sold 6/1/22

Sold

Last Sold Price

$430,000

5 beds3 baths3,479 sqft

1603 Ruth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.11 acresLot Size

1905Year Built

$124/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

GORG 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is full of historic charm that's tastefully combined w/ modern updates! 3 light filled, fin'd levels allow for flexible living space. Features original hardwood floors, eat in kitchen, and covered front porch. Current owner updates include new roof, new water heater + HVAC, new windows, electrical updates, brick repair, a new back patio, and closet system installation.9/12/17-10YR CRA Abatement-Max $275,000-Rehab-Term TY2017 thru 2026,back to taxable 2027GORG 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is full of historic charm that's tastefully combined w/ modern updates! 3 light filled, fin'd levels allow for flexible living space. Features original hardwood floors, eat in kitchen, and covered front porch. Current owner updates include new roof, new water heater + HVAC, new windows, electrical updates, brick repair, a new back patio, and closet system installation.9/12/17-10YR CRA Abatement-Max $275,000-Rehab-Term TY2017 thru 2026,back to taxable 2027

Listing closed: 06/01/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati, MLS#: 1734314

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1603 Ruth Avenue

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Hamilton County
Architectural Style: Traditional
Zoning: Residential
Zoning Details: Residential

Building Information

Year Built: 1905
Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 5,009 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

MLS Area Major: Hamilton-E01
Area Short Name: E01

Directions: Woodburn to Ruth or Montgomery to Ruth
FIPS Code: 61
Census Tract: 39.0

Taxes and HOA

Has Association: No
Parcel Number: 054-0005-0042-00

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
Garage Spaces: 1.0

Parking Features: Driveway

Property

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5009.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.115

Lot Size Dimensions: 100x50
Lot Size Square Feet: 5009.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
2nd Floor Area: 1403

Property and Assessments

Living Area: 3479.0
3rd Party Approval Required: No

Above Grade Sq Ft: 3479
Assessment Amount: of record
Has Board Loaded: No
Complete Renovation: No
New Construction: No
Single Family Description: Single Family
Validated: Yes
Year Built: 1905

Building Features

Foundation Details: Stone
Levels: Three+

Entry: 14x10 Level: 1
Entry Area: 140
Entry Dimensions: 14 x 10
Entry Length: 14
Entry Width: 10
Has Additional Dwelling Unit: No
Construction Materials: Brick

Utilities

Gas: Natural
Sewer: Public Sewer

Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Porch
Roof: Shingle

Interior Features

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

Bathroom1: Partial
Bathroom1 Level: 1
Bathroom2: Full
Bathroom2 Level: 2
Bathroom3: Full
Bathroom3 Level: 2
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: 1403
Cooling: Central Air
Entry Foyer: Wood Floor
Fireplace Features: Inoperable
Fireplaces Total: 2
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Interior Features: Natural Woodwork
Primary Bathroom: Double Vanity, Tub w/Shower
Rooms Total: 11
Water Heating: Electric
Window Features: Double Hung, Insulated, Vinyl

Room Information

Bedroom

Bedroom Width: 12
Primary Bed Feature: Bath Adjoins, Wall-to-Wall Carpet

Primary Bedroom: 17x13 Level: 2
Primary Bedroom Area: 221
Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 17 x 13
Primary Bedroom Length: 17
Primary Bedroom Width: 13
Bedroom 2: 16x12 Level: 2
Bedroom 2 Area: 192
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 2 Length: 16
Bedroom 3: 12x10 Level: 2
Bedroom 3 Area: 120
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3 Length: 12
Bedroom 3 Width: 10
Bedroom 4: 14x11 Level: 3
Bedroom 4 Area: 154
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 4 Length: 14
Bedroom 4 Width: 11
Bedroom 5: 15x12 Level: 3
Bedroom 5 Area: 180
Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 5 Length: 15
Bedroom 5 Width: 12

Breakfast Room

Breakfast Room Dimensions: 0 x 0

Dining Room

Dining Room: 14x11 Level: 1
Dining Room Area: 154

Dining Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
Dining Room Feat: Wood Floor
Dining Room Length: 14
Dining Room Width: 11
Formal Dining Room: Yes

Family Room

Family Room: 15x13 Level: 3
Family Room Area: 195

Family Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
Family Room Feat: Wall-to-Wall Carpet
Family Room Length: 15
Family Room Width: 13

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 272
Kitchen Dimensions: 17 x 16

Kitchen Features: Eat-In, Island, Marble/Granite/Slate, Wood Cabinets, Wood Floor
Kitchen Length: 17
Kitchen Width: 16

Laundry Room

Laundry Room Dimensions: 0 x 0

Living Room

Living Great Room Area: 195
Living Great Room Dimensions: 15 x 13

Living Great Room Length: 15
Living Great Room Width: 13
Living Room: 15x13 Level: 1
Living Room Feat: Fireplace, Wood Floor

Additional Room Information

Recreation Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
Study/Library Den: 13x12 Level: 1

Study/Library Den Area: 156
Study/Library Den Dimensions: 13 x 12
Study/Library Den Length: 13
Study/Library Den Width: 12

Rental

Rent Information

Occupancy: At Closing
Has Lease Considered: No

Sub Lease: No

Property History for 1603 Ruth Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 1, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1493625182	$430,000	+26.8% / yr
Jun 1, 2022	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1734314	$430,000	—
Apr 22, 2022	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1734314	$474,900	—
Aug 26, 2016	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1502299	$264,900	—
Jul 15, 2016	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1502299	$264,900	—
May 30, 2011	Temporarily Off Market MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1246426	$79,900	—
Nov 11, 2010	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1246426	$79,900	—
Jun 4, 2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #317357469	$25,000	—
May 13, 2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #317356345	$22,000	—
May 7, 2010	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1211159	$22,000	—
Apr 21, 2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #317355188	$54,000	-9.3% / yr
Mar 9, 2010	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1211159	$22,900	—
Oct 4, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #160838606	$93,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/01/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1493625182	$430,000 +26.8% / yr
06/01/2022	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1734314	$430,000
04/22/2022	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1734314	$474,900
08/26/2016	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1502299	$264,900
07/15/2016	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1502299	$264,900
05/30/2011	Temporarily Off Market MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1246426	$79,900
11/11/2010	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1246426	$79,900
06/04/2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #317357469	$25,000
05/13/2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #317356345	$22,000
05/07/2010	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1211159	$22,000
04/21/2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #317355188	$54,000 -9.3% / yr
03/09/2010	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1211159	$22,900
10/04/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #160838606	$93,000

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

Public records

1603 Ruth Avenue

Beds

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,479 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,479 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

5,009 SqFt

Schools near 1603 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	0.4 mi
3/10	Gilbert A. Dater High School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 12	6.8 mi
3/10	Withrow University High School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 12	1.2 mi
6/10	Clark Montessori 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	0.3 mi
5/10	Academy of World Languages Elementary School	Public - Choice school	PK to 9	0.8 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	0.6 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	0.4 mi
3/10	Gilbert A. Dater High School Public5 to 12 Serves this home	6.8 mi
3/10	Withrow University High School Public7 to 12 Serves this home	1.2 mi
6/10	Clark Montessori High School Public7 to 12 Serves this home	2.5 mi
9/10	Walnut Hills High School Public7 to 12 Serves this home	0.3 mi
5/10	Academy of World Languages Elementary School PublicPK to 9 Choice school	0.8 mi
NR	Purcell Marian High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	St. Francis DeSales School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 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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