Last Sold Price
3 beds1,565 sqft$73/sqft
311 Ruth Street, Portage, MI 49002

Description

Welcome home! Every surface has been touched/replaced/painted in this home. Absolutely move in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath cape cod with fenced in backyard and 3 season porch. Some recent improvements include plumbing, electrical panel, water softener, water heater, furnace/air conditioner, refinished floors, carpet, roof, dishwasher, garage door, exterior of home painted and new exterior doors. You will fall in love with the charm and location of this home-quiet street close to shopping. This home will...Welcome home! Every surface has been touched/replaced/painted in this home. Absolutely move in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath cape cod with fenced in backyard and 3 season porch. Some recent improvements include plumbing, electrical panel, water softener, water heater, furnace/air conditioner, refinished floors, carpet, roof, dishwasher, garage door, exterior of home painted and new exterior doors. You will fall in love with the charm and location of this home-quiet street close to shopping. This home will go quick!
LISTING CLOSED: 04/06/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Dawn M Snow • Brokerage DRE #6505333016 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
    P: (269) 488-0247 C: (269) 377-4324 dawn@dawnsnow.net

Property Details for 311 Ruth Street

Status
MLS #
17008687
Days on Market
2
Taxes
$2,566 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1947
Lot Size
0.21 AC / 9,147 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$200,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

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Location

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Building Information for 311 Ruth Street

Stories2Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF

Payment Calculator

$798 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$585

Property Taxes

$214

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 311 Ruth Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Westnedge & Naomi
  • Municipality: Portage City
  • Directions: From I94 and Westnedge. South on Westnedge. East on Ruth
  • Area - Major: Greater Kalamazoo - K
  • Street #: 311
  • Street Name: Ruth
  • City: Portage
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49002
  • County: Kalamazoo
  • Latitude: 42.222386
  • Longitude: -85.586616
  • Area - Minor: Greater Kalamazoo - K
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 42302.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 391002200099O
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 44200
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 73x128
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1565.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1565.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Square Footage: 9147.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: Early Home Parl lot 99 and E 1/2 lot 98
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: 3 Season Room
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
  • Street Type: Paved
  • Exterior Material: HardiPlank Type
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full
  • Windows: Replacement, Screens
  • Landscape: Ground Cover
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 6
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Living Room, Recreation, Den, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Other
  • 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: Central Air
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1075
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 860.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 1.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Storage Shed
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Description: Formal
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Type: Recreation
Room 7
  • Room Type: Den
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 311 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 6, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1217072860

$115,000

+44.0% / yr

Apr 6, 2017

Sold

Realcomp #66017008687

$115,000
Apr 6, 2017

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #17008687

$115,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/06/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1217072860

$115,000

+44.0% / yr

04/06/2017

Sold

Realcomp #66017008687

$115,000
04/06/2017

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #17008687

$115,000

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

Public Records for 311 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,290 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,290 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated1947ZoningR-1ACountyKALAMAZOOAPN10-02200-099-O

Schools near 311 Ruth Street

This home is within Portage Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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: 311 Ruth Street, Portage, MI 49002
$115,000
3
1,565
9,147
1
1,356
19,166
$269,900
4
1,890
9,583
1
840
10,454
$140,000
3
1,741
6,272
$57,000
2
775
6,174

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