Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds2 baths788 sqft
17 E Ruth Ave, Unit 208, Phoenix, AZ 85020
CondoProperty Type
1985Year Built
$57/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$2,760/yrHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath second-floor condo in gated community. Fridge, microwave, oven, range and washer dryer included! Nice-sized rooms with ceiling fans, and a great floor plan with courtyard views from the living room. Community pool, spa, covered parking, elevator, and koi pond. Located right off of Central Avenue with access to freeways, shopping, walking/bike paths, entertainment and nightlife.2 Bedroom, 2 Bath second-floor condo in gated community. Fridge, microwave, oven, range and washer dryer included! Nice-sized rooms with ceiling fans, and a great floor plan with courtyard views from the living room. Community pool, spa, covered parking, elevator, and koi pond. Located right off of Central Avenue with access to freeways, shopping, walking/bike paths, entertainment and nightlife.
  • Listed by: David J Kennedy 602.230.7600 rlarue@hsmove.com Brokerage DRE #LC506032000 • HomeSmart
Listing closed: 03/26/2015 12:00 AM • Source: ARMLS, MLS#: 5187410

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$180,000

Avg days on market

85

Sale-to-list ratio

94.6%

Phoenix, AZ

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$326,900 | 8145 North Central Avenue, Unit 15, Phoenix, AZ 85020
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$175,000 | 1702 West Tuckey Lane, Unit 119, Phoenix, AZ 85015
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$180,000 | 202 East Ruth Avenue, Unit 5, Phoenix, AZ 85020
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Location

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Property Information for 17 East Ruth Avenue, Unit 208

Property Details
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Taxes: $278 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Apartment Style/Flat
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Subdivision Name: EL TOVAR CONDOMINIUMS
  • View YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 17 E Ruth Ave
  • Floor: 2
  • Stories: 4
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1985
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Unparsed Address: 17 E RUTH Avenue, 208, Phoenix, AZ 85020
  • City: Phoenix
  • Coordinates: -112.072655, 33.562621
  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Maricopa
  • Cross Street: Central and Northern
  • Directions: Head north on Central from Northern. Turn east onto E Ruth Avenue.
  • Latitude: 33.562621
  • Longitude: -112.072655
  • Map Coordinate: M34
  • Postal City: Phoenix
  • Postal Code: 85020
  • Postal Code Plus4: 3171
  • State Or Province: AZ
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Year Built: 1,985
Taxes and HOA
  • Assocsp Rules Infoco Petssp OK splparen Seesp Rmrks rparen: Yes
  • Association Amenities: Management, Rental OK (See Rmks)
  • Association Fee: $230.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Roof Repair, Insurance, Sewer, Pest Control, Maintenance Grounds, Front Yard Maint, Trash, Water, Maintenance Exterior
  • Association Name: Preferred Community
  • Association Phone: 480-649-2017
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $278.00
  • Tax Book Number: 160.00
  • Tax Lot: 208
  • Tax Map Number: 51.00
  • Tax Year: 2,013
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport YN: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Unassigned, Gated
School Information
  • Elementary School: Desert View Elementary School
  • Elementary School District: Washington Elementary District
  • High School: Sunnyslope Elementary School
  • High School District: Glendale Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Washington Elementary School - Phoenix
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 788
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 788.0
  • Living Area Source: County Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Desert Front, Gravel/Stone Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 736.0
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 736.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Property and Assessments
  • Builder Name: Unknown
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Common Walls: Two Common Walls, Neighbor Below, Neighbor Above, End Unit
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 16051224
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment Style/Flat
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Range: 3E
  • Public Survey Section: 32
  • Public Survey Township: 3N
Utilities
  • Electric On Property YN: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Gated Community, Community Spa Htd, Community Spa, Community Pool, Near Bus Stop, Biking/Walking Path
  • Construction Materials: Painted, Stucco, Block
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Horse YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Roof: Tile, Built-Up
  • Stories Total: 4
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Cooksp Topsp Elec: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Disposal2: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Range Ovensp Elec: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Refrigerator2: Yes
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Refrigeration, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, Full Bth Master Bdrm, High Speed Internet
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside, Stacked Washer/Dryer, Washer Included
  • Spa Features: None
Room Information
Room Information
  • Othersp Roomsco Greatsp Room: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease Amount: $.00
  • Land Lease YN: No

Property History for 17 East Ruth Avenue, Unit 208

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2015

Sold

ARMLS #5187410

$45,000
Mar 23, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #490041624

$45,000
Mar 23, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #990041624

$45,000

+18.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2015

Sold

ARMLS #5187410

$45,000
03/23/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #490041624

$45,000
03/23/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #990041624

$45,000

+18.7% / yr

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

Public Records for 17 East Ruth Avenue, Unit 208

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$356 ($30 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt788 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt788 SqFtStories1Lot Size736 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1985ZoningM-HCountyMARICOPAAPN160-51-224

Schools near 17 East Ruth Avenue, Unit 208

This home is within Washington Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Desert View Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Royal Palm Middle School
Public5 to 8

Sunnyslope High School
Public9 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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