498 Ruth Street

Closed 1/21/25
Closed 1/21/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$170,000
3 beds1,288 sqft$132/sqft
498 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,712 sq ftLot Size
1957Year Built
$132/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Location, location, location! This charming brick ranch style home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Step into this desirable open living and dining room combo with bonus room attached. Gleaming of fresh exterior and interior paint with beautiful newly updated Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring throughout. Kitchen newly updated with modern cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. Kitchen opens to a cozy patio space great for grilling or gardening. Conveniently located just minutes...Location, location, location! This charming brick ranch style home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Step into this desirable open living and dining room combo with bonus room attached. Gleaming of fresh exterior and interior paint with beautiful newly updated Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring throughout. Kitchen newly updated with modern cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. Kitchen opens to a cozy patio space great for grilling or gardening. Conveniently located just minutes from The University of Georgia and Downtown Athens! This timeless single-family home is perfect for first time homebuyers or investors. Move in ready! Do not miss the opportunity to own this home! Seller is motivated!
  • Listed by: Ashley Bell • HomeSmart 404-876-4901
Listing closed: 01/21/2025 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 7396118

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$190,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

Athens, GA

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Property Information for 498 Ruth Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,130 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Clarke County
  • Subdivision Complex: None recorded
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Exterior: Private Yard, Private Entrance, Storage
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: GPS friendly
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Rural
  • Coordinates: -83.366373, 33.973832
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 163B4 A012
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 1
  • Tax Legal Description: 498 RUTH ST
  • Tax Lot: N/A
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Howard B. Stroud
  • High School: Cedar Shoals
  • Middle School: Coile
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting
  • Levels/Stories: Multi/Split
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Wood Frames
  • Bedroom Features: Split Bedroom Plan
  • Diningroom Features: Open Concept
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets Other
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 1
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Den
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Shingle Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Security Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Other Structures: Storage
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available,Cable Available,Water Available,Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 220 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 5549
  • Plat Page: 427
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • Square Footage: 1288.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 1
  • Lot Features: Private, Front Yard
  • Acreage Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 8712
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Vacant

Property History for 498 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 21, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1551905629

$170,000—
Jan 21, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1551905629

$170,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/21/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1551905629

$170,000
01/21/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1551905629

$170,000

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

Public Records for 498 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand$18,000Additions$59,789Total$77,789
Tax Record2025$2,415 ($201 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,288 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,288 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1984ZoningRS-8CountyCLARKEAPN16-3-B4 A-012

Schools near 498 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: 498 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
$170,000
3
1,288
8,712
496 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
–
–
2
1,152
8,276
499 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
–
–
1
960
25,265
497 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
$129,900
2
–
–
494 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
–
5
2
2,576
10,019
255 North Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
$5,600,000
–
–
46,669
–

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