5805 Ruth Street

Closed 2/25/05

Sold

Last List Price

$242,500

4 beds3 baths2,582 sqft

5805 Ruth St, Metairie, LA 70003

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.14 acresLot Size

$94/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

2-story, 4 bedrooms upstairs, 2.5 baths. Lovely formal living; large breakfast area; bay window; updated kitchen; serving counter bar; lots of oak cabinets; 18 x 26 den with built-in cabinet; lots of closets and storage; too many updates to mention; covered decked patio; 8-person hot tub; beautifully landscaped front and back yards; large utility room; wonderful home great floor plan with curb appeal; move on in.2-story, 4 bedrooms upstairs, 2.5 baths. Lovely formal living; large breakfast area; bay window; updated kitchen; serving counter bar; lots of oak cabinets; 18 x 26 den with built-in cabinet; lots of closets and storage; too many updates to mention; covered decked patio; 8-person hot tub; beautifully landscaped front and back yards; large utility room; wonderful home great floor plan with curb appeal; move on in.

Listed by: BKFS STAFF • Compass Metro (LATT01)

Listing closed: 02/25/2005 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: 581519

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$274,900

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

96.4%

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$299,000

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4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,294
Square Feet: 0.17
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Property Information for 5805 Ruth Street

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family / Single Family Home
County: Jefferson Parish
Architectural Style: Traditional Style
Subdivision Name: Airline Park North
Waterfront Features: Lake Front

Building Information

Stories: 2
Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,300 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Westbound on W. Metairie, right on Elise, right on Ruth - House on left. Bounding Streets: Camphor, Elize, Elizabeth
Latitude: 29.99

Longitude: -90.20
MLS Area Minor: JEFFERSON
In City Limits: Yes
Local Area: Jefferson/Metairie/Lafreniere (12)

Parking

Parking Features: 2 Car, Driveway

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Tax Legal Description: Lot 31, Sq. 304

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 2937.0
Living Area: 2582.0

Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Lot Size Acres: 0.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 105

Property and Assessments

Home Warranty: Yes
Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family

Property Type: Residential
Apx Age: 32
Sub Type: Single Family Home
Overall Condition: Excellent

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, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Porch

Fencing: Other
Foundation Details: Slab
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered, Patio: Wood
Pool Private: No
Roof: Other
Stories: 2

Interior Features

Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range
Bathrooms Full: 2

Bathrooms Partial: 1
Bedrooms Total: 4
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Other Equipment: Garage Door Opener
Bathrooms Display: 2/1

Room Information

KF Kitchen Features: Pantry

Property History for 5805 Ruth Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 25, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #280770736		—
Feb 25, 2005	Sold ROAM MLS #NO581519		—
Jan 27, 2005	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #NO581519		—
Jan 20, 2005	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #NO581519	$242,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/25/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #280770736	—
02/25/2005	Sold ROAM MLS #NO581519	—
01/27/2005	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #NO581519	—
01/20/2005	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #NO581519	$242,500

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

Public Records for 5805 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,820Additions$18,650Total$25,470

Tax Record2025$2,268 ($189 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size6,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningR1ACountyJEFFERSONAPN0-82-0002638

Schools near 5805 Ruth Street

This home is within Jefferson Parish School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.3 mi
7/10	Rudolph Matas School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	0.2 mi
4/10	East Jefferson High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.3 mi
8/10	Jefferson Virtual High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	2.6 mi
3/10	Grace King High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	2.6 mi
10/10	Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	2.6 mi
NR	Kehoe-France School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 7	0.4 mi
NR	St. Mary Magdalen School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 7	0.5 mi
NR	St. Edward The Confessor School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 7	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
7/10	Rudolph Matas School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	0.2 mi
4/10	East Jefferson High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.3 mi
8/10	Jefferson Virtual High School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	2.6 mi
3/10	Grace King High School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	2.6 mi
10/10	Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies Public6 to 12 Choice school	2.6 mi
NR	Kehoe-France School PrivatePK to 7 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	St. Mary Magdalen School PrivatePK to 7 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	St. Edward The Confessor School PrivatePK to 7 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 5805 Ruth Street, Metairie, LA 70003	$242,500	4	3	2,582	6,300
5809 Ruth Street, Metairie, LA 70003	–	–	–	–	6,000
5813 Ruth Street, Metairie, LA 70003	$116,600	–	–	–	6,300
5717 Ruth Street, Metairie, LA 70003	$229,000	3	2	1,660	6,300
5804 Camphor Street, Metairie, LA 70003	$325,000	–	–	–	6,300
5800 Camphor Street, Metairie, LA 70003	$95,000	–	–	–	6,300
5808 Ruth Street, Metairie, LA 70003	$242,000	4	3	2,466	8,280
5804 Ruth Street, Metairie, LA 70003	$180,000	4	2	1,800	–
5812 Ruth Street, Metairie, LA 70003	–	–	–	–	8,280
5812 Camphor Street, Metairie, LA 70003	$116,900	4	2	1,750	6,600
5716 Camphor Street, Metairie, LA 70003	$218,500	4	3	2,987	6,300
5808 Camphor Street, Metairie, LA 70003	$175,000	–	–	–	6,300
5817 Ruth Street, Metairie, LA 70003	$319,000	4	2	2,300	7,840
5716 Ruth Street, Metairie, LA 70003	$324,900	4	2	2,085	8,400
5816 Ruth Street, Metairie, LA 70003	$269,000	4	2	2,059	–
5816 Camphor Street, Metairie, LA 70003	–	–	–	–	7,875

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