Last Sold Price
3 beds1,855 sqft$92/sqft
1636 Ruth Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205

Description

Great Highlands location! Quiet, secluded neighborhood but close to everything. Just 4 blocks to Bardstown Road. Charming home with stone front. Super remodeled kitchen with oak cabinetry and Corian countertops. Center breakfast island. Dishwasher, gas reange, and refrigerator to remain. Under-counter lighting. Some replacement windows. Open floorplan for this age home. Oak flooring. Dining room with built-in corner cabinets and sliding door to multi-level deck in private yard. Massive master suite...Great Highlands location! Quiet, secluded neighborhood but close to everything. Just 4 blocks to Bardstown Road. Charming home with stone front. Super remodeled kitchen with oak cabinetry and Corian countertops. Center breakfast island. Dishwasher, gas reange, and refrigerator to remain. Under-counter lighting. Some replacement windows. Open floorplan for this age home. Oak flooring. Dining room with built-in corner cabinets and sliding door to multi-level deck in private yard. Massive master suite on 2nd floor with office or nursery. Garage being sold in as-is condition. Furnace only 1.5 years old. Roof only 7 years old. American Home Shield Warranty through 12/31/2005 included. Price includes $2500 towards new carpet or buyer's closing costs.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/19/2005 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Fran Evola • Brokerage DRE #191673 • Real Estate Unlimited
    P: (502) 454-4404 C: (502) 445-3040 fmevola@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Julie M Dulaney • Brokerage DRE #191673 • Real Estate Unlimited
    P: (502) 593-2929 C: (502) 593-2929 reubroker@gmail.com

Property Details for 1636 Ruth Avenue

Status
MLS #
1094087
Days on Market
87
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
-
Lot Size
0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
Architectural Style
Cape Cod

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Median sold price

$403,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

6477862.1%

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Location

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Sold By American Home Realty, LLC

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Building Information for 1636 Ruth Avenue

Stories2Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

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$1,159 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$864

Property Taxes

$295

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1636 Ruth Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Newburg to Ruth, or Norris to Speed (beside Highland Middle School) to Strand to Ruth.
  • Latitude: 38.222685
  • Longitude: -85.708547
  • MLS Area Major: 02-Butchertwn/Hghlnds/Germantwn
  • MLS Area Minor: 02-Butchertwn/Hghlnds/Germantwn
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 076E-0067-0000
  • Tax Block: 076E
  • Tax Lot: 0067
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Driveway
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Dimensions: < 1/4 ACRE
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6534.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1455.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 400.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Building Area Total: 1455.0
  • Living Area: 1855.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fuel:Natural
  • Water Source: Public
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 9
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Second
Room 10
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 12
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Basement
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 13
  • Closets Total: 6
  • Laundry Level: Basement

Property History for 1636 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 19, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #424761707

$170,000
Oct 19, 2005

Sold

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1094087

$170,000
Sep 21, 2005

Contract Signed

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1094087

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/19/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #424761707

$170,000
10/19/2005

Sold

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1094087

$170,000
09/21/2005

Contract Signed

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1094087

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

Public Records for 1636 Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$60,000Additions$221,230Total$281,230
Tax Record2025$3,543 ($295 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt1,564 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,364 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt200 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,517 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942ZoningR5-RESIDENTIACountyJEFFERSONAPN10076E00670000

Schools near 1636 Ruth Avenue

This home is within Jefferson County.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Audubon Traditional Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Camp Taylor Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Shelby Traditional Academy
PublicK to 5

Bloom Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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: 1636 Ruth Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205
$170,000
3
1,855
6,534
$425,000
3
2,758
6,098
$289,000
1
2
1,515
7,130
1
2
1,037
6,240
$235,000
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1,766
7,383
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4,791

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