485 Ruth Street

Closed 1/29/20
Closed 1/29/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$208,000
3 beds
485 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.6 acresLot Size
2000Year Built
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Private yet around the corner from downtown Athens. Impeccable and ready to move in! All you need to do is to take a look at this cozy home to fall in love with it. Walls have fresh designer color paint, stove and microwave appliances are new. Hardwood floors and new carpet only on has been installed on hallway and stairs areas. New light fixtures have been installed. Enjoy the private and screened back porch and an extra large lot fully fence. Roof is newer and HVAC is only 2 years old. Exterior...Private yet around the corner from downtown Athens. Impeccable and ready to move in! All you need to do is to take a look at this cozy home to fall in love with it. Walls have fresh designer color paint, stove and microwave appliances are new. Hardwood floors and new carpet only on has been installed on hallway and stairs areas. New light fixtures have been installed. Enjoy the private and screened back porch and an extra large lot fully fence. Roof is newer and HVAC is only 2 years old. Exterior has been pressure washed. All bedrooms are upstairs. Built-ins and fireplace in the great room. Storage building.
  • Listed by: Maria Cardarelli Brokerage DRE #6935 • Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty mg.cardarelli@gmail.com
Listing closed: 01/29/2020 05:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: CM972672

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$230,000

Avg days on market

48

Sale-to-list ratio

102.8%

Athens, GA

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Property Information for 485 Ruth Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Clarke County
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Subdivision Name: No Recorded Subdivision
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Lot Size: 0.60 AC / 26,136 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 13059
  • Directions: North Ave. to Ruth St.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -83
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 163B2 A009B
School Information
  • Elementary School: Howard B. Stroud Elementary
  • High School: Cedar Shoals
  • Middle Or Junior School: W.R. Coile Middle
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Total: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Style: Traditional
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • Lot Size Area: 0.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Storage
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Community Features: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Levels: Two
  • Room Type: Other
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Home Warranty: No

Property History for 485 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 29, 2020

Sold

GAMLS #8706661

$208,000—
Jan 24, 2020

Sold

NCRMLS #CM972672

$208,000—
Dec 23, 2019

Pending

NCRMLS #CM972672

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/29/2020

Sold

GAMLS #8706661

$208,000
01/24/2020

Sold

NCRMLS #CM972672

$208,000
12/23/2019

Pending

NCRMLS #CM972672

—

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

Public Records for 485 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand$18,000Additions$144,009Total$162,009
Tax Record2025$4,481 ($373 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,246 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,246 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,136 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000Year Renovated2004ZoningRS-8CountyCLARKEAPN16-3-B2 A-009-BFireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 485 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 485 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
$208,000
3
–
26,136
483 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
$106,900
3
–
–
487 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
$300,000
3
1,296
24,829
478 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
$180,000
–
2
1,152
15,246
489 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
$138,900
4
–
–
482 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
–
–
1,362
91,040

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