5 Ruth Street

Closed 10/29/21
Closed 10/29/21
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Last Sold Price
$265,000
2 beds1,092 sqft$243/sqft
5 Ruth St, Sanford, ME 04073

Description

Back On The Market! - Updates have been made to a few code issues and is ready to go! Welcome and come on in to view this well maintained one floor living home which has everything you need. 2 nice sized bedrooms, laundry on the first floor, open concept living room, kitchen and dining room, a newly remodeled bathroom, fenced in backyard, nicely landscaped lot with a pool and a carport to keep the snow off!Back On The Market! - Updates have been made to a few code issues and is ready to go! Welcome and come on in to view this well maintained one floor living home which has everything you need. 2 nice sized bedrooms, laundry on the first floor, open concept living room, kitchen and dining room, a newly remodeled bathroom, fenced in backyard, nicely landscaped lot with a pool and a carport to keep the snow off!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/29/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Rebecca Lafond • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
    P: (207) 251-1572 C: (207) 251-1572 beckylafond@masiello.com
  2. Listed by Stephanie Densmore • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
    P: (207) 850-8989 C: (207) 651-7554 SDENSMORE@MASIELLO.COM

Property Details for 5 Ruth Street

Status
Closed
MLS #
1497042
Days on Market
42
Taxes
$2,645 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1971
Lot Size
0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
County
York County
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Ranch
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
SFR

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$305,000

Avg days on market

38

Sale-to-list ratio

98.2%

Sanford, ME

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1

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

1 Cross Street, Sanford, ME 04073

$263,000 | 58 Essex Street, Sanford, ME 04073
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$285,000 | 10 Grandview Avenue, Sanford, ME 04073
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Acres

10 Grandview Avenue, Sanford, ME 04073

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10 Summer Street, Sanford, ME 04073

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Square Feet
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Building Information for 5 Ruth Street

Stories-Year Built1971Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

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Property Information for 5 Ruth Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Town, Neighborhood
  • Page: 0114
  • Directions: Heading Northwest on Main St/ ME 109, Turn left onto Berwick Rd, Turn right onto Ruth St, 5 RUTH ST is on the right.
  • Latitude: 43.428998
  • Longitude: -$70.78
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: SANF-000023B-M000033
  • Tax Lot: 23B
  • Tax Book Number: 3350
  • Tax Map Number: M33
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,645.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Carport
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Carport
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
School Information
  • High School District: Sanford Public Schools
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Near Town, Neighborhood
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6969.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 74.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Site: Level, Open, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1092.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1092.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1971
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Color: Blue
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $238.00
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Fence, Laundry - 1st Floor, Laundry - Hookup
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Basement: Interior, Full, Doghouse
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement Entry: Doghouse, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 5 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 29, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1497042

$265,000—
Jun 18, 2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1497042

$259,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/29/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1497042

$265,000
06/18/2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1497042

$259,900

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

Public Records for 5 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand$34,000Additions$168,100Total$202,100
Tax Record2025$3,456 ($288 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1971Year Renovated1971ZoningSFRCountyYORKAPNSANF M:0M33 B:023B

Schools near 5 Ruth Street

This home is within Sanford Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Margaret Chase Smith School-Sanford
Public - K to 3
Sanford Jr High School
Public - 5 to 7
Sanford High School
Public - 9 to 12
Margaret Chase Smith
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Margaret Chase Smith School-Sanford
PublicK to 3

Sanford Jr High School
Public5 to 7

Sanford High School
Public9 to 12

Margaret Chase Smith
PublicPK to 4

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: 5 Ruth Street, Sanford, ME 04073
$265,000
2
1,092
6,969
26 Yvonne Street, Sanford, ME 04073
–
3
1
1,418
21,563
23 Yvonne Street, Sanford, ME 04073
$127,500
2
1,560
16,552
22 Yvonne Street, Sanford, ME 04073
–
2
1
768
5,940
7 Ruth Street, Sanford, ME 04073
$225,000
1
1
1,128
7,300
4 Ruth Street, Sanford, ME 04073
–
2
1
864
9,999

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