Last Sold Price
3 beds914 sqft$88/sqft
38 Ruth Street, Geneva, OH 44041

Description

Opportunity Awaits in Geneva! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath colonial sits on a spacious .17-acre lot right in the heart of the city, close to shopping, dining, parks, and all the amenities Geneva has to offer. Built in 1930, this home is full of character and potential—ready for the right buyer to bring it back to life. With plenty of classic colonial charm, this property is ideal for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to restore and customize a home to their liking. Seller will make no repairs—home...Opportunity Awaits in Geneva! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath colonial sits on a spacious .17-acre lot right in the heart of the city, close to shopping, dining, parks, and all the amenities Geneva has to offer. Built in 1930, this home is full of character and potential—ready for the right buyer to bring it back to life. With plenty of classic colonial charm, this property is ideal for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to restore and customize a home to their liking. Seller will make no repairs—home is being sold as-is. Don’t miss your chance to make this diamond in the rough shine!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/25/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Rachel N Wilson • McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
    P: (440) 862-3808 C: (440) 862-3808 rachelwilson@mcdhomes.com
  2. Listed by Clorice L Dlugos • McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
    P: (440) 812-2542 C: (440) 812-2542 cloricedlugos@gmail.com

Property Details for 38 Ruth Street

Status
MLS #
5143388
Days on Market
2
Taxes
$1,365 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
Architectural Style
Colonial
Subdivision Name
South Broadway
Has Waterfront
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$103,000

Avg days on market

75

Sale-to-list ratio

91.8%

[Geneva, OH]

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Location

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Building Information for 38 Ruth Street

Stories2Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Payment Calculator

$520 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$407

Property Taxes

$114

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 38 Ruth Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 534 N, Left on Ruth, home on left hand side.
  • Latitude: 41.795595
  • Longitude: -80.948099
  • Township: Geneva
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 200260002200
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,365.20
  • Tax Legal Description: 13 SOUTH BROADWAY
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Geneva Area CSD - 404
  • High School District: Geneva Area CSD - 404
  • Middle or Junior School District: Geneva Area CSD - 404
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage, Unpaved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 914.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Land Lease: No
  • Living Area: 914.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: Two
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms Integer: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: None
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
Exterior Features
  • Private Pool: No
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Stories: 2

Property History for 38 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 25, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913200613

$80,000

+3.4% / yr

Aug 25, 2025

Sold

MLS Now #5143388

$80,000
Jul 29, 2025

Contract Signed

MLS Now #5143388

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913200613

$80,000

+3.4% / yr

08/25/2025

Sold

MLS Now #5143388

$80,000
07/29/2025

Contract Signed

MLS Now #5143388

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

Public Records for 38 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,370Additions$23,210Total$29,580
Tax Record2025$1,325 ($110 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt914 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt914 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt93 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,492 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1950CountyASHTABULAAPN20-026-00-022-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 38 Ruth Street

This home is within Geneva Area City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 8 to 12
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Geneva Middle School
Public4 to 8

Geneva High School
Public8 to 12

Cork Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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: 38 Ruth Street, Geneva, OH 44041
$80,000
3
914
7,405
$67,500
2
7,405
$90,000
2
1,067
7,405
$89,900
3
1,406
5,488
$114,800
4
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1
1,317
7,405

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