228 Ruth Street

Sold 8/10/20
Sold 8/10/20
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Last Sold Price
$140,000
4 beds1,508 sqft$93/sqft
228 Ruth Street, Portage, MI 49002

Description

Location, location, location! An opportunity to own a highly sought after ranch in Portage that is within walking distance to Starbucks, Target, Hardings and less than a mile to I-94. It boasts 4 bedroom and 2 living areas, and a quaint enclosed front porch! This house has been well maintained and has had many updates recently. There is new carpet in 2 of the bedrooms and both living rooms, vinyl plank flooring was put in the kitchen and dining area, and it was freshly painted throughout, including...Location, location, location! An opportunity to own a highly sought after ranch in Portage that is within walking distance to Starbucks, Target, Hardings and less than a mile to I-94. It boasts 4 bedroom and 2 living areas, and a quaint enclosed front porch! This house has been well maintained and has had many updates recently. There is new carpet in 2 of the bedrooms and both living rooms, vinyl plank flooring was put in the kitchen and dining area, and it was freshly painted throughout, including the exterior! The garage door is brand new, and the roof was replaced in 2014. The washer and dryer were moved to the main level in one of the bedrooms, but there is a hook up in the basement if you want the 4th bedroom to be converted back. Don't miss your opportunity to see this lovely home in Portage!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/10/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Bobbi J Bloomquist • Brokerage DRE #6505333016 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
    P: (269) 344-8599 C: (269) 350-6864 bobbibloomquist@gmail.com

Property Details for 228 Ruth Street

Status
Sold
MLS #
20024741
Days on Market
9
Taxes
$1,669 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1935
Lot Size
0.29 AC / 12,458 SF
County
Kalamazoo County
Architectural Style
Ranch

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$181,900

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

96.9%

[Portage, MI]

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Building Information for 228 Ruth Street

Stories1Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,458 SF

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Property Information for 228 Ruth Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Westnedge & Ruth
  • Municipality: Portage City
  • Directions: From I-94, go south on Westnedge. East on Ruth Street to home.
  • Area - Major: Greater Kalamazoo - K
  • Street #: 228
  • Street Name: Ruth
  • Suffix: Street
  • City: Portage
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49002
  • County: Kalamazoo
  • Latitude: 42.22217
  • Longitude: -85.587108
  • Area - Minor: Greater Kalamazoo - K
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 39134.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 391002200156O
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 70200
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 99 x 126
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1508.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1508.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Square Footage: 12458.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: EARLY HOME PARK LOT 156 & 157
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Other
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Michigan Basement
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 10
  • Main Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Additional Items: Garage Door Opener, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1508
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 4
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 748.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 228 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 10, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1410037851

$140,000—
Aug 10, 2020

Sold

MiRealSource #70147442

$140,000—
Aug 10, 2020

Sold

Realcomp #66020024741

$140,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/10/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1410037851

$140,000
08/10/2020

Sold

MiRealSource #70147442

$140,000
08/10/2020

Sold

Realcomp #66020024741

$140,000

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

Public Records for 228 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,508 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,508 SqFtLot Size12,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1935ZoningR-1ACountyKALAMAZOOAPN10-02200-156-O

Schools near 228 Ruth Street

This home is within Portage Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Woodland Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Portage North Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Portage Northern High School
Public - 9 to 12
Portage Community High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Woodland Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Portage North Middle School
Public6 to 8

Portage Northern High School
Public9 to 12

Portage Community 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 228 Ruth Street, Portage, MI 49002
$140,000
4
1,508
12,458
224 Ruth Street, Portage, MI 49002
–
–
1
1,259
6,098
308 Ruth Street, Portage, MI 49002
$57,000
2
775
6,174
223 Ruth Street, Portage, MI 49002
$155,000
2
810
18,944
312 Ruth Street, Portage, MI 49002
–
–
1
840
10,454
311 Ruth Street, Portage, MI 49002
$115,000
3
1,565
9,147

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