237 Ruth Road

Sold 7/1/21
Sold 7/1/21
120 Feet on water
Gorgeous Bay views
Charming beach cottage exterior
Newly added front porch
Dining area
Gorgeous new kitchen
New granite/SS appliances
First living area
New LVP flooring
Giant Great Room
Stunning Bay & canal views
Opening to kitchen
Custom light fixtures
Large master bedroom
New master bathroom
New master shower/tub
2nd Bedroom
3rd Bedroom
New 2nd bathroom
Large screened porch
Apartment
Apartment kitchen
Apartment new flooring
Apartment living room
Apartment bedroom
Apartment bathroom
Garage & apartment
Inner fenced yard
Screened porch
Large .37 acre lot
237 Ruth Rd Freeport FL 32439 USA-044-03
Gorgeous .37 acre lot
Bay front deck
Stunning Bay views
Dock
Ariel
Ariel
120 feet water
Peaceful retreat
Open floor plan
Last Sold Price
$539,200
4 beds2,503 sqft$215/sqft
237 Ruth Rd, Freeport, FL 32439

Description

Live the waterfront & boating lifestyle without the high waterfront price. Offering 2 Homes: a completely renovated 3 BR/2BA home w/incredible water views plus a 1BR/1BA separate apartment, secure the Bay front primary Home or 2nd get-away beach Home you've always dreamed while having the opportunity to earn rental income to offset costs. Enjoy a day at crab island followed by dinner on the water B4 heading home to your beautiful, peaceful retreat. A gorgeous new kitchen, 2 new bathrooms, new LVP...Live the waterfront & boating lifestyle without the high waterfront price. Offering 2 Homes: a completely renovated 3 BR/2BA home w/incredible water views plus a 1BR/1BA separate apartment, secure the Bay front primary Home or 2nd get-away beach Home you've always dreamed while having the opportunity to earn rental income to offset costs. Enjoy a day at crab island followed by dinner on the water B4 heading home to your beautiful, peaceful retreat. A gorgeous new kitchen, 2 new bathrooms, new LVP flooring, new paint, lights, plumbing fixtures etc.. allow you to relax, exhale & enjoy the view. 6 Year metal roof, updated copper electrical & updated copper/PEX plumbing provide peace of mind. With 120 ft water on .37 acres there's plenty of room for boats, water toys & pool if desired. A large side screened porch & front covered porch allow you to enjoy the Fl lifestyle. Other features include 2 large living areas in main home w/amazing water views, large master BR w/new master bath, new carpet in master, newer windows, laundry room & large garage. The 500 SF 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment w/living room & kitchen has separate interest & is located away from the main house making it ideal for guests, live in relatives or separate rental. Located just off of Hwy 20 between Niceville & Freeport, shopping, schools & restaurants are close by. At this price, it is possible to start living the waterfront lifestyle you've always wanted.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/01/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Karen K Martineau • Brokerage DRE #1006027 • RE/MAX Coastal Properties
    P: (850) 499-6930 C: (850) 499-6930 karen@karenmartineau.com
  2. Listed by Gina K Crisafi • Brokerage DRE #1006027 • RE/MAX Coastal Properties
    P: (850) 837-9900 C: (850) 830-9025 gina@ginajeffery.com

Property Details for 237 Ruth Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
873696
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$1,110 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Detached Single Family
Year Built
2000
Lot Size
0.37 AC / 16,080 SF
County
Walton County
Waterfront Features
Bay, Canal
View
Canal, Bay
Zoning
Resid Single Family
Architectural Style
Beach House
Subdivision Name
BAYSHORE RESORT UNREC
Waterfront YN
Yes
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Building Information for 237 Ruth Road

Stories1Year Built2000Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,080 SF

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Property Information for 237 Ruth Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: GPS does not take you to correct home. From Niceville, head East on Hwy 20 and turn right onto Alaqua Road. Then take 3rd left onto Thelma and 1st right onto Ruth Drive. Home will be at end of road on the left.
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • MLS Area Minor: 2005 - S. of 20 to Hwy 331
  • MLS Area Major: 20 - Freeport
  • Latitude: 30.489094
  • Longitude: -86.207481
  • Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 2005 - S. of 20 to Hwy 331
  • Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: Freeport
  • Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: Freeport
  • Location Tax and Legal:High School: Freeport
  • Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: LOTS 14 & 15 BLK 1 BAYSHORE RESORT UNRECD S/D DESC AS: BEGIN @ NW/C OF SW1/4 OF SEC 13; S 2110FT, E 345FT TO POB; S 120FT, E 135FT, N 120FT, W 135FT TO POB OR 2570-1647
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: LOTS 14 & 15 BLK 1 BAYSHORE RESORT UNRECD S/D DESC AS: BEGIN @ NW/C OF SW1/4 OF SEC 13; S 2110FT, E 345FT TO POB; S 120FT, E 135FT, N 120FT, W 135FT TO POB OR 2570-1647
  • Parcel Number: 13-1S-20-32010-001-0140
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,110
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $1,110
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2020.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Freeport
  • Middle Or Junior School: Freeport
  • High School: Freeport
Parking
  • Carport YN: No
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Boat, Detached, Garage Detached, Guest, RV
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Boat, Detached, Garage Detached, Guest, RV
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Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: County PA Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 134 x 120
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features: Dead End, Level, Storm Sewer
  • Building Area Total: 2503.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 0.0
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: County PA Records
  • Waterfront: Bay, Canal
  • Waterfront Feet 2: 120
  • Waterview: Bay2, Canal2
  • LotParcel Access: County Road, DirtClay Road, GradedMaintained
  • Lot Features: Dead End, Level, Storm Sewer
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2020.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2000.0
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
  • General Property Info:Design: Beach House
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Homestead: true
  • Construction Status: Construction Complete
  • Construction Siding: Block, Frame, Roof Composite Shngl, Roof Metal, Siding Vinyl, Slab, Trim Vinyl
  • Occupancy Status: Occupied
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Doors
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electric, Phone, Private Well, Public Water, Septic Tank
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities: Electric, Phone2, Private Well, Public Water, Septic Tank
  • Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Heat Cntrl Electric, Insulated Doors, Water Heater - Elect
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck Open, Dock, Fenced Chain Link, Fenced Lot-Part, Guest Quarters, Lawn Pump, Patio Covered, Porch Screened, Separate Bldg Rent, Separate Living Area, Yard Building
  • Construction Materials: Block, Frame, Roof Composite Shngl, Roof Metal, Siding Vinyl, Slab, Trim Vinyl
  • Stories: 1.0
  • General Property Info:Pool: No
  • General Property Info:Pool Type: None
  • Exterior: Deck Open, Dock, Fenced Chain Link, Fenced Lot-Part, Guest Quarters, Lawn Pump, Patio Covered, Porch Screened, Separate Bldg Rent, Separate Living Area, Yard Building
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Interior Features: Floor Tile, Floor Vinyl, Floor WW Carpet New, Lock Out, Newly Painted, Renovated, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Type: Great Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Screened Porch, Dining Room, Separate Apartment, Laundry, Covered Porch
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 3.0
  • Interior: Floor Tile, Floor Vinyl, Floor WW Carpet New, Lock Out, Newly Painted, Renovated2, WasherDryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Refrigerator WIceMk, Smoke Detector, StoveOven Electric, Washer
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 29.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Description: Incredible water views
  • Room Dimensions: 29 x 16
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Description: Dining/Living Combo
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 15
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Description: Brand new!
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
Room 4
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 15
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room 7
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 8
Room 8
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 13
Room 9
  • Room Type: Separate Apartment
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 29.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Description: 1 BR/1BA Living room & kitchen
  • Room Dimensions: 29 x 19
Room 10
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 5
Room 11
  • Room Type: Covered Porch
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Dimensions: 28 x 8
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false

Property History for 237 Ruth Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1465589768

$539,200

+4.3% / yr

Jul 1, 2021

Sold

ECAR #873696

$539,200—
Jun 11, 2021

Pending

ECAR #873696

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1465589768

$539,200

+4.3% / yr

07/01/2021

Sold

ECAR #873696

$539,200
06/11/2021

Pending

ECAR #873696

—

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Public Records for 237 Ruth Road

Taxable ValueLand$80,000Additions$202,964Total$282,964
Tax Record2024$2,291 ($191 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,146 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,146 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,161 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967Year Renovated2005ZoningBAYNCountyWALTONAPN13-1S-20-32010-001-0140

Schools near 237 Ruth Road

This home is within Walton.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Freeport Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Freeport Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Freeport Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Freeport Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Freeport Middle School
Public5 to 8

Freeport Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter5 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: 237 Ruth Road, Freeport, FL 32439
$539,200
4
2,503
16,080
237 Ruth Drive, Freeport, FL 32439
$189,500
3
2,000
–
185 Ruth Road, Freeport, FL 32439
$240,000
4
1,953
–
339 Alaqua Acres Road, Freeport, FL 32439
–
3
2
1,980
11,979
16 Ruth Road, Freeport, FL 32439
$106,000
–
–
–
22,215
248 Ruth Drive, Freeport, FL 32439
$67,000
2
980
7,800

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