70 Ruth Avenue

Sold 11/4/13
Sold 11/4/13
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$40,500
2 beds1,335 sqft$30/sqft
70 Ruth Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48341
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,405 sq ftLot Size
1931Year Built
$30/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautifully updated bungalow! 2 BEDROOMS, NURSERY/LIBRARY/LOFT AREA ON SECOND FLOOR, BOTH BATHROOMS UPDATED, 2nd FLOOR BATHROOM FEATURES SKYLIGHT, BRAND NEW KITCHEN AND APPLIANCES, NEW PAINT & CARPET THROUGHOUT, TONS OF ORIGINAL EXPOSED WOODWORK THROUGHOUT, FINISHED BASEMENT WITH HALF BATH, OVERSIZE 2 CAR GARAGE, EVERYTHING IS READY TO GO, MOVE-IN CONDITION. Excellent location, walk to shopping, quick access to freeways.Beautifully updated bungalow! 2 BEDROOMS, NURSERY/LIBRARY/LOFT AREA ON SECOND FLOOR, BOTH BATHROOMS UPDATED, 2nd FLOOR BATHROOM FEATURES SKYLIGHT, BRAND NEW KITCHEN AND APPLIANCES, NEW PAINT & CARPET THROUGHOUT, TONS OF ORIGINAL EXPOSED WOODWORK THROUGHOUT, FINISHED BASEMENT WITH HALF BATH, OVERSIZE 2 CAR GARAGE, EVERYTHING IS READY TO GO, MOVE-IN CONDITION. Excellent location, walk to shopping, quick access to freeways.
  • Listed by: BRIAN CAROLAN 248.342.9595 brian.carolan@coldwellbanker.com Brokerage DRE #6505361887 • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY SOLUTIONS
Listing closed: 11/04/2013 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 213088698

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$53,500

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

92.8%

Pontiac, MI

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Property Information for 70 Ruth Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $914 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Oakland County
  • Subdivision Name: VOORHEIS ADD NO 3
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: EAST OFF TELEGRAPH BETEEWN ORCHARD LAKE RD & M 59
  • Latitude: 42.627641
  • Longitude: -83.32151
  • Cross Street: S of Huron St/E of Telegraph
  • MLS Area Major: Area02142Pontiac
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 1431179007
  • Tax Amount Summer: $740.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $174.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $914.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T3N, R10E, SEC 31 VOORHEIS ADDITION NO. 3 LOT 41
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Description: YES
School Information
  • High School District: Pontiac
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50X150
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 50
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1335.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1335.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1931
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Levels: One And One Half
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range
  • Basement: Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 2
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10x7
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Library
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14x9
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14x14
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15x10
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 10x9
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 10
  • Room Type: Breakfast Nook Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 70 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2013

Sold

Realcomp #213088698

$40,500—
Oct 31, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #372230625

$40,500—
Sep 19, 2013

Contract Signed

Realcomp #213088698

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2013

Sold

Realcomp #213088698

$40,500
10/31/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #372230625

$40,500
09/19/2013

Contract Signed

Realcomp #213088698

—

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

Public Records for 70 Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$971 ($81 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,336 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,336 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,492 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1931ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPN64-14-31-179-007

Schools near 70 Ruth Avenue

This home is within Pontiac City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Whitman Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Pontiac Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Pontiac High School
Public - 9 to 12
Pontiac Academy for Student Success
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

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: 70 Ruth Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48341
$40,500
2
1,335
7,405
76 Ruth Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48341
–
3
1,220
7,492
60 Ruth Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48341
–
3
1
1,046
–
62 Ruth Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48341
$67,179
5
1,748
7,552
82 Ruth Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48341
$89,900
2
993
7,500
69 Ruth Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48341
$160,000
3
1
1,576
21,475

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