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475 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
$225,000
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Property Description
Unique In-town property: Historic, 1930 2/2 farmhouse with huge front porch, on large .66 acre lot, with an efficiency 1/1 guest cottage (needs renovation), and several old storage sheds. Beautiful deep lot, with an abundance of mature hardwoods, surrounded by acres of woods that are in preservation. Of note, the Seller will be selling property with a deed restriction that lot cannot be subdivided. Both the farmhouse and guest cottage need work. The farmhouse is temporarily occupied, without lease. It has good bones, tall ceilings, old pine flooring in much of the house, a huge common living room off a wonderful living room sized front porch that sits up high, a long galley style kitchen, one bedroom has an antique fireplace mantle, high ceilings (perhaps 12), while the 2nd, rear bedroom has a private bath, vaulted ceiling, & exterior door. Please note, there is no central heat or AC. The lot has amazing potential for landscaping/gardens, and theres room for a workshop/studio, as well as abundant off-street parking. The property is next to Williams Farm, owned by the Athens Land Trust, is only blocks from the Oconee River/Greenway Trail, Downtown, and UGAs historic North Campus. This is a rare opportunity to buy a residential property of this size, with multiple structures, at this price.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 475 Ruth St
General
- Sold For: $225,000
- Taxes: $2,353 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 10241511
- Added to Site: 129 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Laundry, Family Room, Other
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Other, Master On Main Level
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Living Room
- Appliances: None
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Hall
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden
Parking
- Parking Features: Off-Street
Location
- County: Clarke
- Driving Directions: From Downtown, take College Avenue (North), upon crossing the river and crossing MLK, the street name changes to Ruth. Property will be on the Left. Alternatively, one can exit Downtown on North Avenue, and Ruth Street will be on the Left.
School Information
- Elementary School: Howard B Stroud
- Middle School: Coile
- High School: Cedar Shoals
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: None, Other
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Public Sewer
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow/Cottage
- Construction Status: Resale
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: One
- Living Area: 1,028 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 1,028 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,028 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1930
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.66
- Lot Size Range: .66
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Description: Level
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,353.52
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Buyer’s Brokerage Compensation: 2.5%
- Special Conditions: No Disclosure
Listing Courtesy of: Corcoran Classic Living
Sold by Mark Mahaffey & Associates R/E
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Schools
Schools serving 475 Ruth St
School District:Clarke County Schools
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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715 Fourth St, Athens, GA 30601 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi | |
110 Old Elberton Rd, Athens, GA 30601 | 6-8 | 4.3 mi | |
1300 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA 30605 | 9-12 | 4.2 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 475 Ruth St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/29/2024
Sold
$225,000
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MLS
1/09/2024
Listed
$225,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
475 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601 (MLS# 10241511) is a Single Family property that was sold at $225,000 on February 29, 2024. Want to learn more about 475 Ruth Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Athens? You can browse all Athens real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.