8940 Ruth Avenue

Sold 9/17/20
Sold 9/17/20
1,918 SQUARE FOOT FOUR BEDROOM THREE BATH BUNGALOW ON A 60' WIDE LOT!
ALLEN PARK SCHOOLS. IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY. NICE WIDE DRIVEWAY.
FRONT PORCH DETAIL
GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS WITH RAIN PROTECTOR.
UPDATED WINDOWS.
CENTRAL AIR.
UNDERGROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN FRONT AND BACK YARDS.
REAR VIEW SHOWING THE 10X10 FLORIDA ROOM(WHICH HAS A SMALL HEAT VENT). LARGE CONCRETE PATIO.
I. WANT. KEEP ALL YOUR TOYS IN THIS SUPER LARGE THREE CAR GARAGE.
AMAZING AMOUNT OF YARD LEFT EVEN WITH A THREE CAR GARAGE!
LIVING ROOM VIEW FROM FRONT 4X4 ENTRY FOYER. VERY NICE FINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
LIVING ROOM FIREPLACE DETAIL.
FORMAL DINING ROOM VIEWED FROM LIVING ROOM.
BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN WITH ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDED. FORMAL DINING ROOM ENTRY IS BY THE STOVE. FLORIDA ENTRY IS TO THE RIGHT. BASEMENT STAIRWELL IS TOO THE LEFT.
SECOND KITCHEN VIEW. GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. NEWER FLOORING. KITCHEN EATING AREA IN FRONT PORTION OF PHOTO.
DOUBLE STAINLESS STEEL SINK WITH INSTANT HOT WATER DISPENSER.
QUALITY MICROWAVE AND STOVE INCLUDED.
BUILT IN DISHWASHER.
FLORIDA ROOM VIEWED FROM THE KITCHEN EATING AREA.
FLORIDA ROOM VIEWED FROM THE FORMAL DINING ROOM.
FIRST FLOOR FULL BATH. NICE BIG COUNTERTOP.
FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM. ROOM WAS FULL SO i WANTED TO FEATURE THE CEILING FAN.
SECOND MAIN FLOOR BEDROOM USED AS A TV ROOM.
LARGE UPSTAIRS HALLWAY. BATHROOM ENTRY FIRST DOOR ON THE RIGHT.
SECOND FLOOR FOUR PIECE BATH!
SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM #THREE.
SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM # FOUR.
BASEMENT RECREATION ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, THREE PIECE BATH AND WET BAR. PLEANTY OF STORAGE.
BASEMENT THREE PIECE BATHROOM.
WASHER AND DRYER INCLUDED. DOUBLE FIBREGLASS LAUNDRY TUB.
UPDATED GAS FORCED AIR FURNACE.
40 GALLON GAS HOT WATER TANK. COPPER PLUMBING.
ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS...PLENTY OF POWER!
Sold
Last Sold Price
$260,000
4 beds3,101 sqft
8940 Ruth Avenue, Allen Park, MI 48101
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$84/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Allen park schools. Immediate occupancy. This house is big! 1,918 square feet plus the 100 sf florida room! Nicely landscaped 60' wide lot. Three car garage. Updated roof on house. Updated windows. Glass block basement windows. The florida room can be accessed from the dining room and the kitchen. Inside features a huge 22x13 living room with nat fireplace converted to gas. Formal dining room. Super large kitchen with second eating area, plenty of cherrywood cabinets, granite countertops, instant...Allen park schools. Immediate occupancy. This house is big! 1,918 square feet plus the 100 sf florida room! Nicely landscaped 60' wide lot. Three car garage. Updated roof on house. Updated windows. Glass block basement windows. The florida room can be accessed from the dining room and the kitchen. Inside features a huge 22x13 living room with nat fireplace converted to gas. Formal dining room. Super large kitchen with second eating area, plenty of cherrywood cabinets, granite countertops, instant hot water dispenser and all appliances stay. Secretary station in kitchen dining area. Two large bedrooms and a full bath on main floor. Two large bedrooms and a full bath on second level. Third bath in basement along with a large rec area with a gas lot fireplace. Beautiful neighborhood. This is an amazing home with plenty of room for your family.
  • Listed by: Lynn A Ketelhut 313.382.2300 lynnaketelhut@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #6505343796 • Park Avenue Realty Inc
Listing closed: 09/17/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 2200058666
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Property Information for 8940 Ruth Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,305 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wayne County
  • Subdivision Name: STATE ALLEN PARK SUB NO 1
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: PARK TO ENGLEWOOD TURN EAST GO TO RUTH TURN SOUTH
  • Latitude: 42.244897
  • Longitude: -83.212621
  • Cross Street: S of ENGLEWOOD/E of PARK
  • MLS Area Major: Allen Park (82141)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 30016060588002
  • Tax Amount Summer: $3,443.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $862.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,305.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $70,226.00
  • Tax Legal Description: 048N588B 589 N 1/2 OF LOT 588 ALSO LOT 589 ALSO E 1/2 OF ADJ VAC ALLEY STATE ALLEN PARK NO. 1 SUB PC 48 L58 P41 WCR
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Description: 0.07
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Allen Park
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Three Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 60.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60.00X130.00
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 60
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 101800.0
  • Living Area: 3101.0
  • Building Area Total: 3101.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1918.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1183.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1183.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1950
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
  • Appliances: Built In Gas Oven, Built In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Free Standing Refrigerator, Humidifier, Microwave, Washer
  • Basement: Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 7
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 13
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 7
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Three Season Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 7 x 6
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 10
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 22 x 13
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No

Property History for 8940 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 17, 2020

Sold

Realcomp #2200058666

$260,000—
Sep 17, 2020

Sold

MiRealSource #40083134

$260,000—
Jul 29, 2020

Contract Signed

Realcomp #2200058666

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/17/2020

Sold

Realcomp #2200058666

$260,000
09/17/2020

Sold

MiRealSource #40083134

$260,000
07/29/2020

Contract Signed

Realcomp #2200058666

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

Public Records for 8940 Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$7,611 ($634 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,918 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,918 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningR 1BCountyWAYNEAPN30 016 06 0588 002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8940 Ruth Avenue

This home is within Allen Park Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lindemann Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Allen Park Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Allen Park High School
Public - 9 to 12
Cabrini Elementary & Middle School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lindemann Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Allen Park Middle School
Public6 to 8

Allen Park High School
Public9 to 12

Cabrini Elementary & Middle School
PrivatePK to 8

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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