Last Sold Price
6 beds
5663 N Ruth Ave, Monroe Center, IL 61052

Description

One owner custom built home! Over 4000 finished sq ft! Pride of ownership shows here! The extra wide foyer draws you into the centrally located great room that features a gas fireplace with built-ins flanking both sides! From here you can meander into the huge oversized kitchen with island and dining area that opens to the private backyard! Next to the kitchen french doors open to the den/office with a view of the yard! Its a split bedroom plan so there are 3 bedrooms on one end of the house and...One owner custom built home! Over 4000 finished sq ft! Pride of ownership shows here! The extra wide foyer draws you into the centrally located great room that features a gas fireplace with built-ins flanking both sides! From here you can meander into the huge oversized kitchen with island and dining area that opens to the private backyard! Next to the kitchen french doors open to the den/office with a view of the yard! Its a split bedroom plan so there are 3 bedrooms on one end of the house and the master suite is tucked away on the other end of the house for some real privacy! The lower level boasts 9' concrete walls and another 1600 sf of living space. 2 spare bedrooms with egress windows, hobby room, rec room and another full bath! Ton of value here, ready to move into condition. No disappointments!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/31/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Gregory W Maurer • Maurer Group EXIT Realty Redefined
    P: (815) 977-7411 C: (815) 509-0856 gwm.realtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 5663 North Ruth Avenue

MLS #
201803868
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$4,117 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
House / 1 Story
Year Built
1997
Lot Size
0.45 AC / 19,602 SF
Style
Ranch
Garage
2.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Attached

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$226,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

100.1%

Monroe Center, IL

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Maurer Group EXIT Realty Redefined

Sold By Ron Pifkin Realty

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Building Information for 5663 North Ruth Avenue

Stories-Year Built1997Building Size-Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,602 SF

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Property Information for 5663 North Ruth Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: O3
  • City: MONROE CENTER
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61052
  • Address: 5663 N RUTH Avenue
  • County: Ogle County
  • Zip Code: 61052
  • Year Built: 1997
  • School District: Meridian 223
  • Elementary School 1: Monroe Center Grade
  • Middle School: Meridian Jr High
  • High School: Stillman Valley High
  • Township: MONROE
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2017
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.45
  • Front: 130.0
  • Rear: 130.0
  • Side 1: 150.0
  • Side 2: 150.0
  • Property Type: None
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 1700
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 2347
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 1221279003
  • HUD: No
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: City/Community
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Siding
  • General Features: Great Room, Laundry 1st Floor, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Master, Patio, Skylight(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 2
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 3.0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Sump Pump, Washer
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Length: 15.9
  • Master Bedroom Width: 12.3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 10.6
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11.5
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 12.1
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 11.9
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Length: 11.10
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 11.4
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: No
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
Family Room
  • Family Room: No
  • Family Room Level: N/A
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 22.5
  • Kitchen Width: 15.9
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 19.7
  • Living Room Width: 23.7
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room Length: 30.6
  • Rec Room Width: 15.8
  • Rec Room: Yes
  • Rec Room Level: Lower
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 16.3
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 21.5
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Hobby
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 6 Name: bed 5
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 13.5
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 11
  • Addl Room 7 Name: bed 6
  • Addl Room 7 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 7 Length: 15.5
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 11.10
  • Addl Room 8 Name: Den
  • Addl Room 8 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 8 Length: 11.6
  • Addl Room 8 Width: 14.8
  • Addl Room 9 Name: Laundry
  • Addl Room 9 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 9 Length: 10.8
  • Addl Room 9 Width: 8
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 5663 North Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2018

Sold

MRED #10002266

$221,000
Jul 30, 2018

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201803868

$221,000
Jul 17, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #629068928

$221,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2018

Sold

MRED #10002266

$221,000
07/30/2018

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201803868

$221,000
07/17/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #629068928

$221,000

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

Public Records for 5663 North Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$13,330Additions$95,240Total$108,570
Tax Record2025$8,275 ($690 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,677 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,677 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,602 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997CountyOGLEAPN12-21-279-003

Schools near 5663 North Ruth Avenue

This home is within Meridian Community Unit School District 223.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Highland Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Monroe Center Grade School
Public3 to 5

Meridian Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Stillman Valley High School
Public9 to 12

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