Last Sold Price
5 beds
81 Ruth St, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Description

Small rm 2rd attic has heat level fenced back yard front porch clean large rooms update kit, bathSmall rm 2rd attic has heat level fenced back yard front porch clean large rooms update kit, bath
LISTING CLOSED: 07/18/1996 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

Property Details for 81 Ruth Street

Status
MLS #
47715
Days on Market
208
Taxes
$861 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Residence/Single Family
Year Built
1944
Lot Size
0.00 AC / 0 SF
Parking Spaces
1
Architecture
Other
Style
3 or More Stories
Zoning
RES

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$238,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

92.4%

[Pittsburgh, PA]

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Location

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Building Information for 81 Ruth Street

Stories-Year Built1944Building Size-Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

Payment Calculator

$300 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$229

Property Taxes

$72

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 81 Ruth Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal Code: 15211
  • County Or Parish: Allegheny-South
  • County M 360: Allegheny
  • State Or Province: Pennsylvania
  • Directions: BAILEY AVE TO RUTH ST AT CO GOES END OF STREET AT SCHOOL ON LEFT
  • Public Transportation: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Taxes: $861
  • Maintenance Fee: $0
School Information
  • School District: Pittsburgh
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: On-Street Parking
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.0
  • Lot Size: 25X150
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Mt Washington
  • Construction: Aluminum, Frame
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Value: $6,000
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Year Built Numeric: 1944
  • Number of 5 X 7 S: 0
  • Photo Count: 0
  • Picture Submitted YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewage: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Room Count: 9
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Baths Total: 1.1
  • Fireplace Description: DECOR
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Floors: Tile, Wall to Wall
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: FULL
  • Insulation: Unknown
  • Insulation Type: UNKNOWN
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room and Features: Living Room-Main, 2nd Bedroom-Upper, 5th Bedroom-Upper, 4th Bedroom-Upper, 3rd Bedroom-Upper, Kitchen-Main, Entry-Main, Dining Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper
  • Room List: Living Room, 2nd Bedroom, 5th Bedroom, 4th Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, Kitchen, Entry, Dining Room, Master Bedroom
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level 1: Main
  • Room Size 1: 13X15
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level 2: Upper
  • Room Size 2: 13X14
  • Room Type 2: 2nd Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Level 3: Upper
  • Room Size 3: 16X19
  • Room Type 3: 5th Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Level 4: Upper
  • Room Size 4: 05X08
  • Room Type 4: 4th Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level 5: Upper
  • Room Size 5: 11X13
  • Room Type 5: 3rd Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level 6: Main
  • Room Size 6: 11X14
  • Room Type 6: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Level 7: Main
  • Room Size 7: 06X24
  • Room Type 7: Entry
Room 8
  • Room Level 8: Main
  • Room Size 8: 13X15
  • Room Type 8: Dining Room
Room 9
  • Room Level 9: Upper
  • Room Size 9: 12X15
  • Room Type 9: Master Bedroom
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Average Monthly Heat Bill: $.00

Property History for 81 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 1996

Sold

WPMLS #47715

$45,000
Jun 6, 1996

Pending

WPMLS #47715

Nov 11, 1995

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #47715

$45,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/1996

Sold

WPMLS #47715

$45,000
06/06/1996

Pending

WPMLS #47715

11/11/1995

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #47715

$45,000

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

Public Records for 81 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand$20,100Additions$19,000Total$39,100
Tax Record2026$1,030 ($86 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,984 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,984 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1919CountyALLEGHENYAPN4-R-236

Schools near 81 Ruth Street

This home is within Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 4 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
PublicK to 5

Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
Public6 to 8

Pittsburgh Brashear High School
Public9 to 12

Pittsburgh Online Academy
Public4 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: 81 Ruth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
$45,000
5
0
$375,000
3
3,750
3
1
1,232
4,500
$40,000
4
$95,079
2
2,500
3,920
$345,000
3
1
1,728
3,750

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