Last Sold Price
3 beds2,758 sqft$154/sqft
1638 Ruth Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205

Description

Welcome to 1638 Ruth Ave, a delightful 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath, 2-half-bath home nestled in the highly desirable Highlands Area. This charming residence boasts 1,970 square feet of living space, including a finished basement and a convenient one-car detached garage. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by the warmth of this well-maintained home. The main floor features a cozy living room with original, beautiful hardwood floors that add character and elegance. The kitchen, remodeled in 2019, offers...Welcome to 1638 Ruth Ave, a delightful 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath, 2-half-bath home nestled in the highly desirable Highlands Area. This charming residence boasts 1,970 square feet of living space, including a finished basement and a convenient one-car detached garage. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by the warmth of this well-maintained home. The main floor features a cozy living room with original, beautiful hardwood floors that add character and elegance. The kitchen, remodeled in 2019, offers modern amenities and style, making it a focal point of the home. The finished basement adds versatility to the home, providing extra space for a recreation room, office, or media center. Outside, enjoy the lovely fenced yard, Call today for showing,
LISTING CLOSED: 06/18/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Levi D Smith • Brokerage DRE #189229 • BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices, Parks & Weisberg Realtors
    P: (502) 751-7368 C: (502) 751-7368

Property Details for 1638 Ruth Avenue

Status
MLS #
1660474
Days on Market
9
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1942
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Architectural Style
Cape Cod

Location

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Building Information for 1638 Ruth Avenue

Stories2Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,606 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,160

Property Taxes

$446

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1638 Ruth Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Newburg Rd turn onto Ruth Ave to house
  • Latitude: 38.238153
  • Longitude: -85.716868
  • MLS Area Major: 02-Butchertwn/Hghlnds/Germantwn
  • MLS Area Minor: 02-Butchertwn/Hghlnds/Germantwn
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 075E00680000
  • Tax Block: 076E
  • Tax Lot: 0068
School Information
  • High School District: Jefferson
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1970.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 788.0
  • Building Area Source: Other
  • Building Area Total: 1970.0
  • Living Area: 2758.0
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Year Built: 1942
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fuel:Natural
  • Water Source: Public
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 8
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Laundry Level: Basement

Property History for 1638 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537829051

$425,000
Jun 18, 2024

Sold

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1660474

$425,000
May 20, 2024

Contract Signed

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1660474

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537829051

$425,000
06/18/2024

Sold

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1660474

$425,000
05/20/2024

Contract Signed

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1660474

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

Public Records for 1638 Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$60,000Additions$365,000Total$425,000
Tax Record2025$5,355 ($446 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt1,970 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,970 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,911 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942ZoningR5-RESIDENTIACountyJEFFERSONAPN10076E00680000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1638 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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