785 Ruth Drive

Closed 12/12/17
Closed 12/12/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$224,000
4 beds2,400 sqft
785 Ruth Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1970Year Built
$93/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This beautiful sprawling ranch boasts an incredible amount of space that you can share with family and friends for years to come! Between the living room, family room, large dining room and eat-in kitchen, hosting company for a get-together is simple with plenty of living area for guests to mingle and the open layout means that you can be refilling appetizers while keeping an eye on the party! The hardwood laminate is incredibly durable and easy to care for, allowing for quick clean up and an updated...This beautiful sprawling ranch boasts an incredible amount of space that you can share with family and friends for years to come! Between the living room, family room, large dining room and eat-in kitchen, hosting company for a get-together is simple with plenty of living area for guests to mingle and the open layout means that you can be refilling appetizers while keeping an eye on the party! The hardwood laminate is incredibly durable and easy to care for, allowing for quick clean up and an updated finish that compliments any home decor. Relax next to the custom stone fireplace with your favorite book on a cozy night in or hang out in the finished basement with some games! The master bedroom has a full ensuite bathroom for privacy and convenience! When spring and summer roll around, retreat to your spacious back yard and cookout on the back patio, soaking up the sun or lounging in the shade of the mature trees!

    Sold By HomeSmart Connect LLC

    • Listed by: Thomas 678.209.8880 showings@marketplacehomes.com; showings@marketplacehousing.com • Market Place Housing
    Listing closed: 12/12/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09781166

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $270,000

    Avg days on market

    45

    Sale-to-list ratio

    96.4%

    Elgin, IL

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    Property Information for 785 Ruth Drive

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,049 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Kane County
    • Area: Elgin
    • Subdivision: EAGLE HEIGHTS
    • Township: ELGIN
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.5
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1970
    • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,349 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 46
    • Elementary School: CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • Jr High Middle School: KIMBALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
    • High School District: 46
    • High School: LARKIN HIGH SCHOOL
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 46
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Postal Code Plus 4: 0
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 10
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Eating Area, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 41-50 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Cul-de-Sac, Park Adjacent
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 75X138
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
    • North Coordinate: 12
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 35
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    • Assessor Square Footage: 0
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Photos Count: 18
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X17
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X11
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X12
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 17X13
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X8
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 17X15
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 56X15
    Eating Area Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Dimensions: 14X10
    Utility Room Lower Level Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Dimensions: 22X13

    Property History for 785 Ruth Drive

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 12, 2017

    Sold

    MRED #09781166

    		$224,000—
    Dec 11, 2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #612826247

    		$224,000

    -1.0% / yr

    Oct 22, 2017

    Pending

    MRED #09781166

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/12/2017

    Sold

    MRED #09781166

    $224,000
    12/11/2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #612826247

    $224,000

    -1.0% / yr

    10/22/2017

    Pending

    MRED #09781166

    —

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

    Public Records for 785 Ruth Drive

    Taxable ValueLand$28,858Additions$88,812Total$117,670
    Tax Record2025$8,367 ($697 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,975 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,975 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,015 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968Year Renovated1968CountyKANEAPN06-10-154-004

    Schools near 785 Ruth Drive

    This home is within School District U-46.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Creekside Elementary School
    		Public - PK to 6
    Kimball Middle School
    		Public - 7 to 8
    Larkin High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Central School Program
    		Public - 6 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Creekside Elementary School
    PublicPK to 6

    Kimball Middle School
    Public7 to 8

    Larkin High School
    Public9 to 12

    Central School Program
    Public6 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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