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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,400 sqft$68/sqft
61 Ruth Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48341
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,840 sq ftLot Size
1931Year Built
$68/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Great location for this 2 story waterfront on lower sylvan lake. The view from the deck off the master overlooks the lake and wooded area, beautiful views with that up north feeling, very private . The home boasts a great room, large country kitchen, newer tiled floor w/stained glass, big rooms, main bathroom has double sink. Private boat dock, immediate occupancy. Quick access to shopping, freeways, etc. Very affordable, (garage door has been changed to man door, can be changed back easily to park...Great location for this 2 story waterfront on lower sylvan lake. The view from the deck off the master overlooks the lake and wooded area, beautiful views with that up north feeling, very private . The home boasts a great room, large country kitchen, newer tiled floor w/stained glass, big rooms, main bathroom has double sink. Private boat dock, immediate occupancy. Quick access to shopping, freeways, etc. Very affordable, (garage door has been changed to man door, can be changed back easily to park car).
  • Listed by: Wayne Kern 248.761.4102 wayne@waynekern.com Brokerage DRE #25318308 • Century 21 Today-Bloomfield Hills
Listing closed: 10/02/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 216036012

Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Today-Bloomfield Hills

Sold By Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel-Bir

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Property Information for 61 Ruth Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,781 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: VOORHEIS ADD NO 3
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • View: Water
  • Has View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: All Sports Lake, Canal Front, Dock Facilities, Lake Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: EAST OF TELEGRAPH, JUST SOUTH OF M-59
  • Latitude: 42.627211
  • Longitude: -83.321086
  • Cross Street: S of M-59/E of TELEGRAPH RD.
  • MLS Area Major: Pontiac (63142)
  • Water Body Name: LOWER SYLVAN LAKE
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 1431180010
  • Tax Amount Summer: $1,632.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $149.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,781.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T3N, R10E, SEC 31 VOORHEIS ADDITION NO. 3 LOT 8
School Information
  • High School District: Pontiac
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: One Car Garage, Attached, Electricityin Garage, Garage Faces Side
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 57.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 57.5X138.5
  • Lot Features: Water View
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 57
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 2400.0
  • Building Area Total: 3181.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2000.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 400.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1181.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Owner
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1931
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block, Sump Pump
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Remodeled: 1960
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Lighting
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 24 x 19
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 6 x 6
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 24 x 10
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 6 x 6
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 9
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 24 x 12
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 22 x 12
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 12
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Family Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 61 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 2, 2016

Sold

MiRealSource #21133908

$164,000
Oct 2, 2016

Sold

Realcomp #216036012

$164,000
Sep 28, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #583388360

$162,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/02/2016

Sold

MiRealSource #21133908

$164,000
10/02/2016

Sold

Realcomp #216036012

$164,000
09/28/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #583388360

$162,500

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Public Records for 61 Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$2,050 ($171 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,336 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,336 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,971 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1931Year Renovated2024ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPN64-14-31-180-010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 61 Ruth Avenue

This home is within Pontiac City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Whitman Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Pontiac Middle School
Public6 to 8

Pontiac High School
Public9 to 12

Pontiac Academy for Student Success
Public9 to 12

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