Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,404 sqft$96/sqft
971 Ruth Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.25 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
$96/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Well built ranch w/2 year new architectural roof, recently new furnace & water heater (4-5 yrs) & freshly painted exterior! Also has newer oven/range, kitch faucet & sink. 1st flr family rm w/unused fireplace+separate living room! Great home for first time buyers or empty nesters looking to downsize. Wonderful yard both wide & deep!Well built ranch w/2 year new architectural roof, recently new furnace & water heater (4-5 yrs) & freshly painted exterior! Also has newer oven/range, kitch faucet & sink. 1st flr family rm w/unused fireplace+separate living room! Great home for first time buyers or empty nesters looking to downsize. Wonderful yard both wide & deep!

    Sold By RE/MAX Horizon

    • Listed by: Brian 847.931.7500 briank1@remax.net • RE/MAX Horizon
    Listing closed: 10/14/2011 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 07869040

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $352,000

    Avg days on market

    13

    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.1%

    Elgin, IL

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    Square Feet
    0.28
    Acres
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    Bathrooms
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    a front view of a house with a garden
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    Square Feet
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    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
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    Bedrooms
    1,564
    Square Feet
    Unavailable
    Acres
    a front view of a house with garden
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    7

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    Bedrooms
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    Acres
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    Sold 01/13/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    3
    Bathrooms
    1,304
    Square Feet
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    Acres
    a view of a house with a garden
    1/4
    9

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    Bedrooms
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    Square Feet
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    Acres

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    Property Information for 971 Ruth Drive

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $3,161 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Kane County
    • Area: Elgin
    • Subdivision: Eagle Heights
    • Township: ELGIN
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • 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: 1965
    • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 46
    • High School District: 46
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 46
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 10
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Kitchen, Bonus Room, Game Room, Recreation Room, Storage
    • Num of Baths: 3.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Other Equipment: Security System
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 41-50 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 75X147
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Masonite
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Photos Count: 1
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 08-01-2011
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X11
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X10
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 16X12
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X8
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 15X11
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 20X14
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 13X13
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 21X13
    Kitchen- 2nd Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
    • Dimensions: 13X9
    Bonus Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    • Dimensions: 19X10
    Game Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Game Room
    • Dimensions: 12X9

    Property History for 971 Ruth Drive

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Oct 14, 2011

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #318170138

    $135,000
    Oct 14, 2011

    Sold

    MRED #07869040

    $135,000
    Aug 9, 2011

    Pending

    MRED #07869040

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    10/14/2011

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #318170138

    $135,000
    10/14/2011

    Sold

    MRED #07869040

    $135,000
    08/09/2011

    Pending

    MRED #07869040

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

    Public Records for 971 Ruth Drive

    Taxable ValueLand$28,858Additions$68,095Total$96,953
    Tax Record2025$6,786 ($566 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,404 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,404 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1965CountyKANEAPN06-10-105-010

    Schools near 971 Ruth Drive

    This home is within School District U-46.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 971 Ruth Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
    $135,000
    3
    1,404
    10,890
    $257,000
    3
    1,832
    9,060
    3
    2.5
    1,459
    11,850
    $292,000
    4
    1,804
    4
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    1,520
    10,384
    $103,624
    3
    1,080
    8,276

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