917 West Ruth Street

Closed 8/20/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$130,000

2 beds2 baths1,235 sqft

917 W Ruth St, Avon Park, FL 33825

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.17 acresLot Size

1957Year Built

$105/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Charming 2-bedroom home with bonus room, enclosed porches and large shed. Motivated seller. Step into this delightful 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home built in 1957. This home features an adorable front enclosed porch - perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. With three enclosed porches, you will have plenty of flexible space for hobbies, lounging, or entertaining. Inside, enjoy an eat-in kitchen with a cozy, welcoming vibe, and a bonus room ideal for a home office, guest space, or...Charming 2-bedroom home with bonus room, enclosed porches and large shed. Motivated seller. Step into this delightful 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home built in 1957. This home features an adorable front enclosed porch - perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. With three enclosed porches, you will have plenty of flexible space for hobbies, lounging, or entertaining. Inside, enjoy an eat-in kitchen with a cozy, welcoming vibe, and a bonus room ideal for a home office, guest space, or playroom. The washer and dryer hookups are conveniently located on the back porch. A 1-car carport adds convenience, and the property also includes a large shed - great for extra storage, workshop space, or gardening tools. The spacious yard offers plenty of room to make it your own. The seller is motivated. Don't miss your chance to make this unique property your own.

Listed by: Darla Hout 618.302.4068 darla.hout@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #CQ1006827 • ADVANCED ALL SERVICE/ SEBRING

Listing closed: 08/20/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Heartland Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 313748

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Principal and Interest

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Property Information for 917 West Ruth Street

Property Details

Taxes: $1,623 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Highlands County
Architectural Style: OneStory
Zoning Description: R1

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1957
Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: From Thunderbird and US 27, take 27 North to right on W Winthrop Street, left on N Anoka Ave. to right on W Ruth Street. Home is on the right.
Latitude: 27.60493

Longitude: -81.511763
MLS Area Minor: 1029.000 - AVON PARK SW1/4 OF 15 & N PT 22

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: A-15-33-28-230-00C0-0080

Tax Annual Amount: $1,623.09
Tax Year: 2024

Parking

Carport Spaces: 1.0
Carport: Yes

Parking Features: Carport

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Property

Lot Information

Frontage Length: 75.0
Frontage Length Numeric: 75.0

Frontage Length Remarks: 75
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Paved

Property and Assessments

Building Area Total: 1235.0
Living Area: 1235.0

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1957

Building Features

Construction Materials: Frame
Levels: One

Roof: Shingle
Stories: 1

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Sewer Available

Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Enclosed, Front Porch
Pool Features: None

Interior Features

Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2

Total Bedrooms: 2
Cooling: None
Has Cooling: No
Heating: None
Has Heating: No
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Total Rooms: 7

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Length: 14.0
Width: 14.0

Room 2

Type: Bathroom 1
Level: Main

Length: 8.0
Width: 8.0

Room 3

Type: Living Room
Level: Main

Length: 15.0
Width: 12.0

Room 4

Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Main

Length: 10.0
Width: 9.0

Room 5

Type: Bonus Room
Level: Main

Length: 9.0
Width: 9.0

Room 6

Type: Bathroom 2
Level: Main

Length: 5.0
Width: 5.0

Room 7

Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main

Length: 12.0
Width: 12.0

Property History for 917 West Ruth Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 20, 2025	Sold Heartland Association of REALTORS #313748	$130,000	—
Aug 19, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1909857925	$130,000	—
Jul 19, 2025	Pending Heartland Association of REALTORS #313748		—
Apr 17, 2025	Listed (Active) Heartland Association of REALTORS #313748	$160,000	—
Mar 31, 2025	Expired Heartland Association of REALTORS #307703	$170,000	—
Sep 14, 2024	Listed (Active) Heartland Association of REALTORS #307703	$190,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/20/2025	Sold Heartland Association of REALTORS #313748	$130,000
08/19/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1909857925	$130,000
07/19/2025	Pending Heartland Association of REALTORS #313748	—
04/17/2025	Listed (Active) Heartland Association of REALTORS #313748	$160,000
03/31/2025	Expired Heartland Association of REALTORS #307703	$170,000
09/14/2024	Listed (Active) Heartland Association of REALTORS #307703	$190,000

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

Public records

917 West Ruth Street

Beds

Total Finished SqFt

1,297 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,297 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

7,571 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 917 West Ruth Street

This home is within School Board of Highlands County.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Avon Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.2 mi
4/10	Avon Park Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.1 mi
4/10	Avon Park High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.7 mi
NR	Highlands County Schools Jail Program	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	9.1 mi
NR	Highlands Virtual Instruction Program	Public - Nearby school	6 to 12	9.1 mi
NR	Highlands Virtual Franchise	Public - Nearby school	6 to 12	9.1 mi
NR	Parkview Prep Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	1.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Avon Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
4/10	Avon Park Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.1 mi
4/10	Avon Park High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.7 mi
NR	Highlands County Schools Jail Program Public9 to 12 Nearby school	9.1 mi
NR	Highlands Virtual Instruction Program Public6 to 12 Nearby school	9.1 mi
NR	Highlands Virtual Franchise Public6 to 12 Nearby school	9.1 mi
NR	Parkview Prep Academy PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	1.1 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 917 West Ruth Street, Avon Park, FL 33825	$130,000	2	2	1,235	7,405
913 West Ruth Street, Avon Park, FL 33825	$10,000	2	1.5	1,220	10,095
800 North Anoka Avenue, Avon Park, FL 33825	$2,000	3	2	2,823	15,141
918 West Ruth Street, Avon Park, FL 33825	$15,000	2	1	825	10,089
916 West Ruth Street, Avon Park, FL 33825	–	1	1	450	5,045
909 West Ruth Street, Avon Park, FL 33825	$5,000	–	–	1,204	5,000
802 North Anoka Avenue, Avon Park, FL 33825	$130,000	–	2	1,500	10,088
914 West Ruth Street, Avon Park, FL 33825	–	3	1	1,449	15,135
903 West Ruth Street, Avon Park, FL 33825	$90,000	2	2	1,424	12,620
915 West Winifred Street, Avon Park, FL 33825	–	4	1	1,761	20,180
804 North Anoka Avenue, Avon Park, FL 33825	–	3	2	1,791	10,088
902 West Ruth Street, Avon Park, FL 33825	–	3	1	1,850	10,091
805 North Anoka Avenue, Avon Park, FL 33825	$112,000	3	1	810	11,325
803 North Anoka Avenue, Avon Park, FL 33825	$26,000	1	1	984	12,602
801 North Anoka Avenue, Avon Park, FL 33825	$150,000	3	2	1,168	7,500
909 West Winifred Street, Avon Park, FL 33825	–	2	1	981	10,091

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