516 Ruth Drive

Closed 8/13/12
Closed 8/13/12
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Sold
Last List Price
$42,000
3 beds1,200 sqft$35/sqft
516 Ruth Dr, Avondale, LA 70094
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,400 sq ftLot Size
$35/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Home has a lot of potential. This 3 br 1.5- bath would be a very lovely home once repaired. Huge fenced back yard that backs up to the wooded side of Avondale Homes. Spacious starter home in need of TLC.Home has a lot of potential. This 3 br 1.5- bath would be a very lovely home once repaired. Huge fenced back yard that backs up to the wooded side of Avondale Homes. Spacious starter home in need of TLC.
  • Listed by: Glenda Rounds 504.439.9898 easyliving@cox.net • RE/MAX Affiliates
Listing closed: 08/13/2012 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: 909425

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$149,900

Avg days on market

81

Sale-to-list ratio

90.7%

Avondale, LA

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Property Information for 516 Ruth Drive

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family / Single Family Home
  • County: Jefferson Parish
  • Architectural Style: Ranch Style
  • Subdivision Name: Avondale
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,400 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Bounding Streets: Jamie, Ruth, Blanche
  • Latitude: 29.90
  • Longitude: -90.21
  • MLS Area Minor: JEFFERSON
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Local Area: Jefferson/Bridge City/Avondale/Westwego (52)
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 Car, Assigned
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1200.0
  • Living Area: 1200.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60 X 90
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Apx Age: 35
  • Sub Type: Single Family Home
  • Overall Condition: Poor
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Other Gas
  • EL Utilities Elec: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Other
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Partial: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Bathrooms Display: 1/1

Property History for 516 Ruth Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2012

Sold

ROAM MLS #NO909425

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Aug 9, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #341452528

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Jul 18, 2012

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #NO909425

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2012

Sold

ROAM MLS #NO909425

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08/09/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #341452528

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07/18/2012

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #NO909425

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

Public Records for 516 Ruth Drive

Taxable ValueLand$2,600Additions$5,620Total$8,220
Tax Record2025$95 ($8 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size5,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyJEFFERSONAPN0-50-0003318

Schools near 516 Ruth Drive

This home is within Jefferson Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Marrero Academy For Advanced Studies
Public - PK to 5
Emmett C.GILBERT School of Excellence at Ford
Public - PK to 8
L.W. Higgins High School
Public - 9 to 12
John Martyn Community School
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Marrero Academy For Advanced Studies
PublicPK to 5

Emmett C.GILBERT School of Excellence at Ford
PublicPK to 8

L.W. Higgins High School
Public9 to 12

John Martyn Community School
Public8 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: 516 Ruth Drive, Avondale, LA 70094
$42,000
3
1,200
5,400
512 Ruth Drive, Avondale, LA 70094
$114,000
3
1,040
5,400
520 Ruth Drive, Avondale, LA 70094
–
–
–
–
5,400
524 Ruth Drive, Avondale, LA 70094
$174,500
3
925
5,400
181 Marie Drive, Westwego, LA 70094
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1,241
6,000
180 Marie Drive, Westwego, LA 70094
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–
–
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6,000

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