Last Sold Price
3 beds1,650 sqft$236/sqft
73 Ruth Rd, Freeport, FL 32439

Description

Price Improvement! Get Owner Financing on this Waterfront home on canal that leads to the Beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay! Private Dock for small boats. This location is ideal for the fisherman or wildlife enthusiast. The best of both worlds with country style living on the water and at an amazingly low price. Brand new AC just installed and new state of the art septic system. Luxury vinyl flooring in the bedrooms and easy to keep clean ceramic in the main rooms. Just bring your boat and fishing gear...Price Improvement! Get Owner Financing on this Waterfront home on canal that leads to the Beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay! Private Dock for small boats. This location is ideal for the fisherman or wildlife enthusiast. The best of both worlds with country style living on the water and at an amazingly low price. Brand new AC just installed and new state of the art septic system. Luxury vinyl flooring in the bedrooms and easy to keep clean ceramic in the main rooms. Just bring your boat and fishing gear and tie up to the dock. Enjoy the perfect Florida waterfront lifestyle. Did I say Owner Financing available? Some rooms have been professionally staged.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/16/2024 11:00 PM

  1. Listed by Linda McKee • LOCAL LIVING REALTY GROUP
    P: (239) 318-9666 lynmckee@gmail.com

Property Details for 73 Ruth Road

Status
MLS #
NS1081582
Days on Market
19
Taxes
$1,102 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1970
Lot Size
0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
Subdivision Name
ALAQUA ACRES
Township
01S
Waterfront
Yes
Water View
Canal

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$385,000

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

98.1%

[Freeport, FL]

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Location

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Building Information for 73 Ruth Road

Stories1Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,069 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,977

Property Taxes

$92

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 73 Ruth Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1898.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Directions: From Freeport drive east on state Rd 20 West then turn right on Alaqua Dr. Then left on Thelma Rd. Turn left on Ruth and the house is on your right. l From Destin take State Rd 20 West to a left on Alaqua Dr. then left on Thelma to the dead end turn left and the home is immediately on the right.
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 73
  • Street Name: Ruth
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: FREEPORT
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: 6
  • Tax Book Number: 3139/0432
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 9 BLK 6 UNRECD S/D ALAQUA ACRES AKA BAYSHORE RESORT: COM AT PT WHERE N BDRY OF SW1/4 INTERSECTS E BDRY OF CLAYTON RD S 720FT ALG RD TO S BDRY OF THELMA RD, E 215FT ALG S BDRY OF THELMA AVE TO PT WHERE E BDRY OF RUTH RD INTERSECTS S BDRY OF THELMA AVE S 480FT ALG E BDRY OF RUTH RD TO POB E 135 FT TO W BDRY OF CANAL, S 60FT ALG CANAL W 135FT TO E BDRY OF RUTH RD, N 60FT ALG RUTH RD TO POB. OR 901-99 OR 1238-143 OR 3091-2255 OR 3139-432
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Year: 2023
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Additional Water Information: This small private dock is good for pontoon and small boats and has direct sccess to the Choctawhatchee Bay with great fishing and wildlife.
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 135
  • Parcel Number: 131S20320100060090
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access: Canal - Freshwater
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Opens To Choctawhatchee Bay
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: ER
  • Living Area: 1650
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 135
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1970
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 20W
  • Public Survey Section: 13
  • Dock YN: Yes
  • Dock Description: Dock - Wood
  • Dock Dimensions: 10 x 20
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Concrete
  • Exterior Features: Private Mailbox, Storage
  • Fencing: Board, Chain Link
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront Features: Canal - Freshwater
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Heating: Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 10.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 73 Ruth Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 17, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1535248121

$389,000
Jun 17, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1535248121

$389,000

+18.0% / yr

Jun 17, 2024

Sold

ECAR #950529

$389,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/17/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1535248121

$389,000
06/17/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1535248121

$389,000

+18.0% / yr

06/17/2024

Sold

ECAR #950529

$389,000

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

Public Records for 73 Ruth Road

Taxable ValueLand$40,000Additions$133,658Total$173,658
Tax Record2024$1,147 ($96 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,600 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,600 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,059 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970Year Renovated2005ZoningBAYNCountyWALTONAPN13-1S-20-32010-006-0090

Schools near 73 Ruth Road

This home is within Walton.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Freeport Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Freeport Middle School
Public5 to 8

Freeport Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter5 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: 73 Ruth Road, Freeport, FL 32439
$389,000
3
1,650
7,840
$179,900
3
1,423
9,035
1
1
780
8,059
$149,000
3
1,008
14,374
$125,000
15,000
$110,000
1
630
16,117

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