NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17 E Ruth Ave Unit 208 Phoenix, AZ 85020

North Central Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $172,365 - $196,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
788 Sq Ft
$230/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 26, 2015

Last sale price $45,000 $57 Per Sq Ft

Est. 305% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,265/month

144 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Gated Parking
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Sunnyslope High School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of March 2015

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath second-floor condo in gated community. Fridge, microwave, oven, range and washer dryer included! Nice-sized rooms with ceiling fans, and a great floor plan with courtyard views from the living room. Community pool, spa, covered parking, elevator, and koi pond. Located right off of Central Avenue with access to freeways, shopping, walking/bike paths, entertainment and nightlife.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Kennedy

My Home Group Real Estate License #SA646000000 Listed on: 10/17/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

David Kennedy

My Home Group Real Estate License #SA646000000 Listed on: 10/17/2014

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $278

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • End Unit
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Wrought Iron Fence

HOA Fees

  • $230 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 788 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Breakfast Bar

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • Gated Parking
  • Assigned Parking
  • Unassigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Location

  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Desert View Elementary School
  • Washington Elementary School - Phoenix Middle School
  • Sunnyslope Elementary High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 208
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160-51-224

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include roof repair, insurance, sewer, pest control, ground maintenance, front yard maint, trash, water, maintenance exterior
  • Preferred Community Association, Phone Number (480) 649-2017
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • El Tovar Condominiums Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$278

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$230 per month

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Central and Northern
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 230.0
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Directions: Head north on Central from Northern. Turn east onto E Ruth Avenue.
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Subdivision Name: EL TOVAR CONDOMINIUMS
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 230.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • Building Style:High Rise: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, Full Bth Master Bdrm, High Speed Internet
  • Living Area: 788.0
  • Stories: 4
  • Fireplace:No Fireplace: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated Community2: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Bus Stop: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Lot Features: Desert Front, Gravel/Stone Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
  • Common Walls: Two Common Walls, Neighbor Below, Neighbor Above, End Unit
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Block
  • Roof: Tile, Built-Up
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Unassigned, Gated
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features:Unassigned Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features:Assigned Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gated Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated Community, Community Spa Htd, Community Spa, Community Pool, Near Bus Stop, Biking/Walking Path
  • Amenities: Management, Rental OK (See Rmks)
  • Association Fee: 230.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Preferred Community
  • Phone: 480-649-2017
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Preferred Community
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-649-2017
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Front Yard Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Exterior Mnt of Unit: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Roof Repair: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Blanket Ins Policy: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Water6: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Sewer6: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Garbage Collection2: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Pest Control: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Roof Repair, Insurance, Sewer, Pest Control, Maintenance Grounds, Front Yard Maint, Trash, Water, Maintenance Exterior

Schools

  • Elementary School: Desert View Elementary School
  • High School: Sunnyslope Elementary School
  • Junior High Dist: Glendale Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Washington Elementary School - Phoenix

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 736.0
  • Parcel #: 160-51-224
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 278.0
  • Tax Book Number: 160.00
  • Tax Lot: 208
  • Tax Map Number: 51.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2014
Closed on
Mar 23, 2015
Sold by
Kennedy Bernard
Bought by
Walker Kathleen
Seller's Agent
David Kennedy
My Home Group Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David Kennedy
My Home Group Real Estate
List Price
$50,900
Sold Price
$45,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-11.59%
Current Estimated Value
$182,091

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$137,091
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2011
Sold by
Kennedy Susan
Bought by
Kennedy Bernard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2011
Sold by
Clark Paris and Oak Street Mortgage Llc
Bought by
Ez Homes Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2011
Sold by
Ez Homes Inc
Bought by
Pgreo Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2005
Sold by
Peterson Keven and Peterson Stacy
Bought by
Clark Paris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,800
Interest Rate
6.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2001
Sold by
Right Place Ii Llc
Bought by
Peterson Kevin D and Peterson Stacy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,645
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Walker Kathleen $45,000 Old Republic Title Agency
Kennedy Bernard -- Magnus Title Agency
Kennedy Bernard $25,000 Magnus Title Agency
Ez Homes Inc $16,549 None Available
Pgreo Llc -- None Available
Clark Paris $96,000 --
Peterson Kevin D $78,990 First Financial Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Clark Paris $76,800
Previous Owner Peterson Keven D $79,500
Previous Owner Peterson Kevin D $76,645
Closed Clark Paris $19,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2015 03/26/15 Sold $45,000 -11.6% $57 / Sq Ft
03/10/2015 03/10/15 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2015 02/28/15 For Sale $50,900 +13.1% $65 / Sq Ft
12/21/2014 12/21/14 Off Market $45,000 -- --
10/17/2014 10/17/14 For Sale $50,900 0.0% $65 / Sq Ft
04/25/2012 04/25/12 Rented $600 -11.1% --
04/17/2012 04/17/12 Under Contract -- -- --
04/12/2012 04/12/12 For Rent $675 -- --
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $343 $3,198 -- --
2024 $336 $3,046 -- --
2023 $336 $11,010 $2,200 $8,810
2022 $324 $7,370 $1,470 $5,900
2021 $332 $6,780 $1,350 $5,430
2020 $323 $5,900 $1,180 $4,720
2019 $318 $5,310 $1,060 $4,250
2018 $309 $4,730 $940 $3,790
2017 $308 $4,220 $840 $3,380
2016 $302 $4,110 $820 $3,290
2015 $280 $3,260 $650 $2,610
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    David Kennedy

    My Home Group Real Estate

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Casey Keith

    Arizona Property Management

    (480) 202-8366

    Casey Keith
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  • D

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    David Myer

    Arizona Property Management

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  • Lisa Roberts

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Lisa Roberts

    Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

    (480) 232-3291

    1 in this area

    336 Total Sales

    Lisa Roberts
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5187410

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 160-51-224

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85020 North Central

17 E Ruth Ave Unit 208, Phoenix, AZ

This home is located at 17 E Ruth Ave Unit 208, Phoenix, AZ 85020 since 17 October 2014 and is currently estimated at $182,091, approximately $231 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 17 E Ruth Ave Unit 208 is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Desert View Elementary School, Royal Palm Middle School, and Sunnyslope High School.

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