Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,296 sqft$231/sqft
487 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.57 acresLot Size
2001Year Built
$231/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Fantastic move-in ready house with everything you're looking for in an in-town home! Walking distance to downtown, the Greenway, and Walker Park, while still being convenient to UGA and the Loop. This home has a 2 car garage (rarely seen this close to downtown), a HUGE fenced-in yard, HVAC is less than 5 years old, and the roof is less than 10 years old. Additionally, the property backs up to the 5 Acre Woods walking trails owned by the Athens Land Trust.Fantastic move-in ready house with everything you're looking for in an in-town home! Walking distance to downtown, the Greenway, and Walker Park, while still being convenient to UGA and the Loop. This home has a 2 car garage (rarely seen this close to downtown), a HUGE fenced-in yard, HVAC is less than 5 years old, and the roof is less than 10 years old. Additionally, the property backs up to the 5 Acre Woods walking trails owned by the Athens Land Trust.
Listing closed: 04/01/2022 04:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: CM987084

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$270,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

98.7%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty, David Hadden

Sold By Keller Williams Greater Athens, Thomas Duckett; Keller Williams Greater Athens, Danielle Grier

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Property Information for 487 Ruth Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: North Farm
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 13059
  • Directions: From Downtown: Take College Ave out of downtown and away from The Arches. Once you cross over 441 College becomes Ruth St. and the house will be on the left.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -83
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 163B2 A009A
  • Tax Year: 2020
School Information
  • Elementary School: Stroud Elementary
  • High School: Cedar Shoals
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coile Middle
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Total: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Style: Ranch
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1296.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
  • Lot Size Area: 0.57
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Farm Information
  • Vegetation: Partially Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Screened
  • Roof: Other
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Community Features: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Tray Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Levels: One
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Home Warranty: No

Property History for 487 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 1, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1487608226

$300,000

+13.4% / yr

Apr 1, 2022

Sold

GAMLS #10026966

$300,000
Apr 1, 2022

Sold

NCRMLS #CM987084

$300,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/01/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1487608226

$300,000

+13.4% / yr

04/01/2022

Sold

GAMLS #10026966

$300,000
04/01/2022

Sold

NCRMLS #CM987084

$300,000

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

Public Records for 487 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand$18,000Additions$121,468Total$139,468
Tax Record2025$4,330 ($361 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtLot Size24,829 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000Year Renovated2004ZoningRS-8CountyCLARKEAPN16-3-B2 A-009-A

Schools near 487 Ruth Street

This home is within Clarke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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: 487 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
$300,000
3
1,296
24,829
$208,000
3
26,136
$138,900
4
2
1,471
10,890
$180,000
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15,246
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3

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