475 Ruth St

Athens, GA 30601

$225,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
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—
Sq. Ft.
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per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 2/29/24
Closed 2/29/24

Description

Unique In-town property: Historic, 1930 2/2 farmhouse with huge front porch, on large .66 acre lot, with an efficiency 1/1 guest cottage (needs renovation), and several old storage sheds. Beautiful deep lot, with an abundance of mature hardwoods, surrounded by acres of woods that are in preservation. Of note, the Seller will be selling property with a deed restriction that lot cannot be subdivided. Both the farmhouse and guest cottage need work. The farmhouse is temporarily occupied, without lease....Unique In-town property: Historic, 1930 2/2 farmhouse with huge front porch, on large .66 acre lot, with an efficiency 1/1 guest cottage (needs renovation), and several old storage sheds. Beautiful deep lot, with an abundance of mature hardwoods, surrounded by acres of woods that are in preservation. Of note, the Seller will be selling property with a deed restriction that lot cannot be subdivided. Both the farmhouse and guest cottage need work. The farmhouse is temporarily occupied, without lease. It has good bones, tall ceilings, old pine flooring in much of the house, a huge common living room off a wonderful living room sized front porch that sits up high, a long galley style kitchen, one bedroom has an antique fireplace mantle, high ceilings (perhaps 12'), while the 2nd, rear bedroom has a private bath, vaulted ceiling, & exterior door. Please note, there is no central heat or AC. The lot has amazing potential for landscaping/gardens, and there's room for a workshop/studio, as well as abundant off-street parking. The property is next to Williams Farm, owned by the Athens Land Trust, is only blocks from the Oconee River/Greenway Trail, Downtown, and UGA's historic North Campus. This is a rare opportunity to buy a residential property of this size, with multiple structures, at this price.
  1. Listed by Michael Littleton • Brokerage DRE #54781 • Corcoran Classic Living • realtor_extraordinaire@hotmail.com

Property Details for 475 Ruth Street

Architectural Style
Rustic
Subdivision Name
No Recorded Subdivision
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 02/29/2024 05:00 AM

Property Details for 475 Ruth Street

StatusClosed
MLS #CM1013835
Days on Market16
Taxes$2,353 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.66 AC / 28,749 SF
CountyClarke County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Classic Living, Michael Littleton

Sold By Mark Mahaffey and Associates Real Estate, Mark Mahaffey

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Building Information for 475 Ruth Street

Stories1Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.66 AC / 28,749 SF

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Property Information for 475 Ruth Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 13059
  • Directions: From Downtown, take College Avenue (North), upon crossing the river and crossing MLK, the street name changes to Ruth. Property will be on the Left. Alternatively, one can exit Downtown on North Avenue, and Ruth Street will be on the Left.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -83
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 163B2 A006A
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School: Stroud Elementary
  • High School: Cedar Shoals
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coile Middle
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Total: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Off Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Style: Bungalow/Cottage
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.66
  • Lot Size Area: 0.66
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Restrictions: Restrictive Covenant
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Screened
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Basement: None, Crawl Space
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: No
  • Heating: None, Other
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Rooms Total: 4
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Home Warranty: No

Property History for 475 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 29, 2024

Sold

GAMLS #10241511

$225,000—
Feb 29, 2024

Sold

NCRMLS #CM1013835

$225,000—
Feb 28, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1529319829

$225,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/29/2024

Sold

GAMLS #10241511

$225,000
02/29/2024

Sold

NCRMLS #CM1013835

$225,000
02/28/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1529319829

$225,000

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

Public Records for 475 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand$19,800Additions$39,489Total$59,289
Tax Record2025$1,841 ($153 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,065 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,065 SqFtLot Size28,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated2013ZoningRS-8CountyCLARKEAPN16-3-B2 A-006-A

Schools near 475 Ruth Street

This home is within Clarke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Coile Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Cedar Shoals High School
Public - 9 to 12
Classic City High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Coile Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cedar Shoals High School
Public9 to 12

Classic City 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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Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Classic Living, Michael Littleton

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