1608 Ruth Avenue

Sold 4/2/21
Sold 4/2/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$223,000
4 beds1,791 sqft

1608 Ruth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.13 acresLot Size
1906Year Built
$125/sq ftPrice per sq ft

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!
  • Listed by: Jennifer L Day 513.276.2996 jennifer@jenniferdaygroup.com Brokerage DRE #0000447359 • RE/MAX Preferred Group
Listing closed: 04/02/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati, MLS#: 1690545
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Property Information for 1608 Ruth Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,843 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Hamilton County
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Zoning Details: Residential

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1906
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,750 SF

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

1608 Ruth Avenue

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,791 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,791 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

5,750 SqFt

Schools near 1608 Ruth Avenue

This home is within Cincinnati Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Evanston Academy Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Gilbert A. Dater High School
Public - 5 to 12
Withrow University High School
Public - 7 to 12
Clark Montessori High School
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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