111 Ruby Ave Malta, MT 59538

Located at 111 Ruby Avenue in the Hillcrest area of Malta, Montana is this 2-bedroom home with two bonus rooms and two bathrooms. Built in 1977, the home provides approximately 2,080± sqft of total living space, with 1,080± sqft on the finished main floor and an additional 1,080± sqft in the finished basement. The home is heated by a boiler and also features a mini-split system that provides both heating and cooling to the main floor. Situated on an oversized 12,999± sqft city lot, the property offers an exceptionally large yard, an ideal space for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Major updates include a new mini-split system installed in July 2021, new vinyl plank flooring on the main floor, a remodeled bathroom completed in January 2022, several interior paint updates, and updated light fixtures. As you approach the home, you'll find a double driveway offering excellent off-street parking that leads to the 624± sqft two-car garage with two overhead doors. The property has great curb appeal, highlighted by a beautiful, established weeping willow tree and built-in flower beds that add charm and character to the front yard. Inside the front door, you'll enter the living room, which features a good-sized coat closet and a large west-facing picture window that fills the space with natural light. Vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the main floor, except the carpeted bedrooms, and was installed in January 2022. The living room is also home to the wall-mounted indoor unit of the mini-split system, which efficiently cools and even heats the main floor, while the boiler remains the home's primary heat source. A hallway off the living room leads to a full bathroom remodeled in January 2022, a laundry room, the primary bedroom, and a second bedroom, both offering great, deep closet spaces. The bathroom remodel includes flooring, updated light fixtures, a mirror, and new sink vanity. The living room flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen offers ample cupboard space along with a pantry closet featuring new shelving. Kitchen appliances include a range, dishwasher, and refrigerator. The white refrigerator currently located in the garage will stay with the property, while the stainless steel refrigerator is not included. The kitchen sink faucet was recently replaced. The dining area provides convenient access to the attached two-car garage, the basement, and sliding glass doors that lead to the covered patio in the backyard. The garage also features two walk-through doors where you can access the front of the property or walk directly onto the back concrete patio. The remaining 1,040± sqft of living space is in the fully finished basement. The staircase leading down is wood with a rich, dark stain, and the space is accented by a beautiful dark wooden ceiling beam, both adding warmth and character. This level features a large open rec room, two bonus rooms, one with a non-egress window and one without a window, under-stair storage, and a generous storage closet. There is also a utility room housing the hot water heater, water softener, and boiler system, as well as a 3/4 bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower. Back up the stairs and out the sliding glass doors, and you'll enter the backyard, which is full of established trees and shrubs, including some flowering varieties. The space is fully fenced with a privacy fence, perfect for pets, play, or entertaining. A covered concrete patio provides an ideal spot for outdoor gatherings and enjoying the yard during most of the year. A 10' x 12' shed is located in the backyard and is currently used as a dog house. The attached dog run is not included in the sale. Average utilities for the last 12 months were NWE: $82.53/month, MDU: $96.00/month, City of Malta - Garbage, Sewer, and Water: $93.50/month. 2025 Taxes were $2,177.56