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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,120 sqft
259 Ruth Place, Clinton, IA 52732
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.23 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$116/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This exceptionally well maintained home, with three bedrooms on the main floor & a nice 3 season porch plus family room in the basement, can be the place for you to own and live! Located a few blocks from the arboretum, enjoy this extra large yard with nice patio to relax and enjoy life. Oak flooring underneath living room carpet and main floor hallway carpet Water heater = new in 2014 Furnace = new in 2014 Roof = new in 2019 AC unit = new in 2021 Piano, refrigerator and pool table in basement stay....This exceptionally well maintained home, with three bedrooms on the main floor & a nice 3 season porch plus family room in the basement, can be the place for you to own and live! Located a few blocks from the arboretum, enjoy this extra large yard with nice patio to relax and enjoy life. Oak flooring underneath living room carpet and main floor hallway carpet Water heater = new in 2014 Furnace = new in 2014 Roof = new in 2019 AC unit = new in 2021 Piano, refrigerator and pool table in basement stay. The gas fireplace in the basement is not currently hooked up and will be easiest to use as electric going forward. Measurements are approximate and to be verified by buyer and realtor.
  • Listed by: Dennis Lauver 563.242.3265 dennis.lauver@howesandjefferies.com • Howes & Jefferies REALTORS
Listing closed: 09/20/2021 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: QC4225352

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$133,500

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

96.2%

Clinton, IA

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Property Information for 259 Ruth Place

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,736 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: Thornburg & Weston
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 9,888 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Clinton
  • County Or Parish: Clinton
  • Directions: Turn south on 2nd Ave S. Look on the east side of Ruth Place.
  • Latitude: 41.843514
  • Longitude: -90.217265
  • MLSArea Minor: QCARA Area
  • Postal Code: 52732
  • State Or Province: IA
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: THORNBURG & WESTON'S ADDITION LOT 29 BLK 6 PRT OF N-S ALLEY is the second lot parcel description
  • Parcel Number: 80-62570000 and 80-625800
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,736
  • Tax Legal Description: THORNBURG & WESTON'S ADDITION LOT 28 BLK 6 & W 7' OF S 40' OF N-S ALLEY IN BLK 6
  • Tax Year: 2020
School Information
  • Elementary School: Whittier
  • High School: Clinton High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Clinton
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 2
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1120.0
  • Living Area: 1120.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.227
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 80 x 127
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Alley Paved, Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1955
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Free Standing
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Radiant, Gas Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, High Speed Internet
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Room Area: 1120.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 3
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 5
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 6
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 7
  • Flooring: Other
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 8
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 10
  • Flooring: Other
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 12.0
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 259 Ruth Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 20, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1483406074

$130,000
Sep 20, 2021

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4225352

$130,000
Sep 20, 2021

Sold

MRED #4225352

$130,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/20/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1483406074

$130,000
09/20/2021

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4225352

$130,000
09/20/2021

Sold

MRED #4225352

$130,000

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

Public Records for 259 Ruth Place

Taxable ValueLand$7,840Additions$119,560Total$127,400
Tax Record2024$1,840 ($153 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt600 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,080 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955CountyCLINTONAPN8062570000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 259 Ruth Place

This home is within Clinton Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Whittier Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Clinton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Clinton High School
Public9 to 12

Prince Of Peace Catholic School
PrivateK 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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This home: 259 Ruth Place, Clinton, IA 52732
$130,000
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7,623
2
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