Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,804 sqft$162/sqft
979 Ruth Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
Single FamilyProperty Type
1967Year Built
$162/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wow! Great curb appeal! Beautiful solid brick and cedar quad level stands out! Tile entry! Large living room with gorgeous bow window! Updated/upgraded eat-in kitchen with custom 42" cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, tube skylight, newer appliances and Corian countertops! Separate formal dining room with chair rail-perfect for entertaining! Cozy family room with entire brick wall with built-in woodburning insert fireplace, extra accent lighting and walkout to backyard! Spacious master bedroom...Wow! Great curb appeal! Beautiful solid brick and cedar quad level stands out! Tile entry! Large living room with gorgeous bow window! Updated/upgraded eat-in kitchen with custom 42" cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, tube skylight, newer appliances and Corian countertops! Separate formal dining room with chair rail-perfect for entertaining! Cozy family room with entire brick wall with built-in woodburning insert fireplace, extra accent lighting and walkout to backyard! Spacious master bedroom with double closets and private bath with walk-in shower! Gracious size secondary bedrooms, all with hardwood floors! Tube skylight in hallway! Finished basement with rec room and separate office! Deep fenced lot! New windows/soffits! Great square footage for the price! Close to schools, shopping and transportation!

    Sold By Rayma Realty Inc.

    • Listed by: Robert Wisdom 847.695.8348 wisdom@TeamWisdomRealEstate.com • RE/MAX Horizon
    • Listed by: Lisa Wisdom 847.695.8348 lisa@teamwisdomrealestate.com • RE/MAX Horizon
    Listing closed: 02/01/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11675505

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $325,000

    Avg days on market

    12

    Sale-to-list ratio

    96.8%

    Elgin, IL

    9 comparable properties found

    1

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    2.5
    Bathrooms
    2,049
    Square Feet
    0.18
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a garden and trees
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    2

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    Unavailable
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a garden
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    3

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    Square Feet
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    $325,000 | 1940 Powder River Path, Elgin, IL 60123
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    Square Feet
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    a front view of a house with a yard
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    5

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    a front view of a house with a garden
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    6

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    Square Feet
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    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard and garage
    1/47
    8

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    Property Information for 979 Ruth Drive

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,851 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / Detached Single-Split Level
    • 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: Quad Level
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1967
    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 Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
    • Num Of Rooms: 10
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: Split Level
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: Split Level
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 73X127X78X128
    • 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
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 1804
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2022-12-08T18:22:25
    • Photos Count: 26
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X12
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X10
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X10
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 15X15
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X12
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 17X16
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 28X14
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 12X11

    Property History for 979 Ruth Drive

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Feb 2, 2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1517484454

    $292,000
    Feb 1, 2023

    Sold

    MRED #11675505

    $292,000
    Dec 13, 2022

    Pending

    MRED #11675505

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    02/02/2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1517484454

    $292,000
    02/01/2023

    Sold

    MRED #11675505

    $292,000
    12/13/2022

    Pending

    MRED #11675505

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

    Public Records for 979 Ruth Drive

    Taxable ValueLand$28,058Additions$79,905Total$107,963
    Tax Record2025$8,237 ($686 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,804 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,804 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,825 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967Year Renovated1967CountyKANEAPN06-10-105-008

    Schools near 979 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: 979 Ruth Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
    $292,000
    4
    1,804
    $227,000
    4
    2
    2,120
    9,100
    $257,000
    3
    1,832
    9,060
    $135,000
    3
    1,404
    10,890
    $260,000
    4
    1,458
    10,149
    $145,000
    3
    2.5
    1,080
    9,472

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