Last Sold Price
4 beds1,791 sqft$125/sqft
1608 Ruth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207

Description

Classic 4 bedroom traditional in the heart of revitalized Evanston is freshly updated and packed full of charming features. 2127 sq ft with new master! French doors, wall sconces + 2 fireplaces. Freshly painted inside and out with all new flooring. Exquisite new kitchen with tile backsplash, granite counters, new cabinets, stainless appliances. Entire third floor is master suite. New furnace, AC and roof! Walking distance to Walnut Hills HS, Xavier. 30 yr tax abatement thru 2032. Hurry!Classic 4 bedroom traditional in the heart of revitalized Evanston is freshly updated and packed full of charming features. 2127 sq ft with new master! French doors, wall sconces + 2 fireplaces. Freshly painted inside and out with all new flooring. Exquisite new kitchen with tile backsplash, granite counters, new cabinets, stainless appliances. Entire third floor is master suite. New furnace, AC and roof! Walking distance to Walnut Hills HS, Xavier. 30 yr tax abatement thru 2032. Hurry!
LISTING CLOSED: 04/02/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jennifer L Day • Brokerage DRE #0000447359 • RE/MAX Preferred Group
    P: (513) 276-2996 jennifer@jenniferdaygroup.com

Property Details for 1608 Ruth Avenue

Status
MLS #
1690545
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$1,843 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1906
Lot Size
0.13 AC / 5,750 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional
Zoning
Residential
Zoning Details
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$210,000

Avg days on market

42

Sale-to-list ratio

90.4%

Cincinnati, OH

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Preferred Group

Sold By Sibcy Cline, Inc.

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Building Information for 1608 Ruth Avenue

Stories-Year Built1906Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,750 SF

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$1,287 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,133

Property Taxes

$154

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1608 Ruth Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • MLS Area Major: Hamilton-E01
  • Access: City Street
  • Area Short Name: E01
  • Directions: South on Montgomery Rd to right on Ruth Ave, house is on the right.
  • FIPS Code: 61
  • Latitude: 39.139152
  • Longitude: -84.475128
  • Census Tract: 39.0
Taxes and HOA
  • Has Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 054-0005-0048-00
  • Semi Annual Taxes: 921.64
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Driveway
Property
Lot Information
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Lot Area: 5750.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.132
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50x115
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5750.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Miscellaneous: 220 Volt, Busline Near, Smoke Alarm
  • 2nd Floor Area: 690
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1791.0
  • Renovation Year: 2021
  • 3rd Party Approval Required: No
  • Above Grade Sq Ft: 1791
  • Assessment Amount: of Record
  • Has Board Loaded: No
  • Complete Renovation: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Single Family Description: Single Family
  • Validated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1906
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: Three+
  • Entry Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • 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: Enclosed Porch, Other
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement Features: Concrete Floor, Unfinished, Other
  • Bathroom2: Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: 2
  • Bathroom Level: No
  • Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Display: 1 (1 0)
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bedroom Level1: No
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Basement Sq Ft: 710
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Entry Foyer: Wood Floor
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Heating: Gas
  • Interior Features: 9Ft + Ceiling, Multi Panel Doors, Natural Woodwork
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Water Heating: Gas
  • Window Features: Vinyl
Room Information
Bedroom
  • Primary Bed Feature: Window Treatment, Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Other
  • Primary Bedroom: 0x0 Level: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Bedroom 2: 0x0 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Bedroom 3: 0x0 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Bedroom 4: 0x0 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 0 x 0
Breakfast Room
  • Breakfast Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: 0x0 Level: 1
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Dining Room Feat: Window Treatment, Wood Floor
  • Formal Dining Room: Yes
Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Kitchen Features: Marble/Granite/Slate, Window Treatment, Wood Cabinets, Wood Floor
Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living Room
  • Living Great Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
  • Living Room: 0x0 Level: 1
  • Living Room Feat: Fireplace, Window Treatment, Wood Floor
Additional Room Information
  • Flex Rooms: 3 Season Room, Bonus Room
  • 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 1608 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 2, 2021

Sold

MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1690545

$223,000
Mar 25, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1460219441

$223,000

+153.4% / yr

Feb 17, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1690545

$219,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/02/2021

Sold

MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1690545

$223,000
03/25/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1460219441

$223,000

+153.4% / yr

02/17/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1690545

$219,000

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

Public Records for 1608 Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$7,417Additions$70,634Total$78,051
Tax Record2025$4,811 ($401 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,791 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,791 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1906Year Renovated1906ZoningRMXCountyHAMILTONAPN054-0005-0048-00

Schools near 1608 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

Clark Montessori 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: 1608 Ruth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207
$223,000
4
1,791
5,750
$52,500
5
2,057
5,750
$229,900
3
2,687
4,966
$375,000
5
2,480
3,180
$272,000
4
2,951
0
$100,000
2
2,297
6,186

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