17 Ruth Street

Closed 8/1/25
Closed 8/1/25
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Last Sold Price
$386,100
4 beds2,054 sqft$188/sqft
17 Ruth St, Sanford, ME 04073

Description

Have you been waiting for a METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED home in a quiet neighborhood where you don't need to do a thing except move in? Look no further than 17 Ruth Street in Sanford! This 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home offers an open concept eat in kitchen, living room, dining area, and heated sunroom making the flow of the home perfect for entertaining or being all in the same area! The kitchen had a complete remodel with new custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and a functional...Have you been waiting for a METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED home in a quiet neighborhood where you don't need to do a thing except move in? Look no further than 17 Ruth Street in Sanford! This 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home offers an open concept eat in kitchen, living room, dining area, and heated sunroom making the flow of the home perfect for entertaining or being all in the same area! The kitchen had a complete remodel with new custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and a functional kitchen island. The home offers 3 different forms of heat--the primary being a forced hot water by baseboard heat thru Propane, the second is a pellet stove in the living room area, and there is also a wood stove in the garage if you would like warmth while in your large 2 car garage with a workshop area in the back. The home has a full bathroom with laundry on the first floor, a sunroom off the front of the home allowing for tons of natural light coming into the home all day long along with a screened in porch area looking into the front yard perfect for enjoying your morning coffee! The second floor of the home offers the 4 bedrooms and a 1/2 bath along with a large walk in closet in the hallway for extra storage. The basement is nice and dry and has access from inside the home but also a bulkhead for outside access. My favorite part of this home is the backyard! It is truly a backyard oasis with a large newer deck, fenced in yard perfect for a pup or whatever you wish! The home has mature landscaping & planting for easy care. All this and you are only minutes to food, entertainment, and all the perks of Sanford! Come take a peek at this meticulously maintained home, you won't be disappointed!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/01/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Pamela Moody-Maxon • Moody Maxon Real Estate
    P: (207) 251-3585 C: (207) 251-3585 pmaxon@maine.rr.com

Property Details for 17 Ruth Street

Status
Closed
MLS #
1628022
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$4,671 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1947
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
County
York County
Architectural Style
New Englander
Style
New Englander
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$370,000

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

94.8%

Sanford, ME

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Square Feet
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Acres

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2

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13 Essex Street, Sanford, ME 04073

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7 Wilson Street, Sanford, ME 04073

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Building Information for 17 Ruth Street

Stories-Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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Property Information for 17 Ruth Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Town
  • Page: 633
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: 17 Ruth Street is GPS Friendly
  • Latitude: 43.429579
  • Longitude: -$70.78
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: SANF-000020-M000033
  • Tax Lot: 20
  • Tax Book Number: 16969
  • Tax Map Number: M33
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,671.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Inside Entrance
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Paved
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living
  • Has Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Near Town
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6098.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Tree Growth: false
  • Site: Level, Open, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2054.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2054.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1947
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $182.52
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Pellets, Propane, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Shower, Storage
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Interior, Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Wood Stove, Pellet Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower, Storage
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Countertop: Granite
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Sun Room
  • Sunroom: Sunroom
  • Sunroom Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 17 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908644467

$386,100—
Aug 1, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1628022

$386,100—
Jun 30, 2025

Pending

Maine Listings #1628022

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908644467

$386,100
08/01/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1628022

$386,100
06/30/2025

Pending

Maine Listings #1628022

—

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

Public Records for 17 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand$30,400Additions$259,000Total$289,400
Tax Record2025$4,949 ($412 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,824 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,824 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,999 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated1947ZoningSFRCountyYORKAPNSANF M:0M33 B:20

Schools near 17 Ruth Street

This home is within Sanford Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Margaret Chase Smith School-Sanford
Public - K to 3
Sanford Jr High School
Public - 5 to 7
Sanford High School
Public - 9 to 12
Margaret Chase Smith
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Margaret Chase Smith School-Sanford
PublicK to 3

Sanford Jr High School
Public5 to 7

Sanford High School
Public9 to 12

Margaret Chase Smith
PublicPK to 4

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: 17 Ruth Street, Sanford, ME 04073
$386,100
4
2,054
6,098
19 Ruth Street, Sanford, ME 04073
$220,000
2
768
6,098
9 Ruth Street, Sanford, ME 04073
$270,000
3
1,470
6,969
13 Ruth Street, Sanford, ME 04073
$270,000
3
1,008
11,761
16 Yvonne Street, Sanford, ME 04073
$260,000
4
1,487
6,098
7 Ruth Street, Sanford, ME 04073
$225,000
1
1
1,128
7,300

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