NOT LISTED FOR SALE

198 Ruskin Dr E Montgomery, TX 77356

Lake Conroe Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $421,910 - $498,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,208 Sq Ft
$209/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 14, 2024

Current estimated payment $2,852 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck
  • Montgomery Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Marble Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2024

A beautiful & charming home located in the gated community of Bentwater Yacht & Country Club. This pristine property sits on a spacious corner lot, exuding charm & curb appeal. Upon entry you are greeted with a stunning formal dining room & spacious living room, giving you enough space for plenty of gathering with family & friends. This home is complete with 3BD/2BA. Both bathrooms are nothing less than luxurious, particularly the primary bath that features exquisite finishes, creating a spa-like atmosphere. This home has been meticulously maintained. The chic finishes result in a living space that beautifully blends style with a warm, inviting atmosphere. The attention to detail and the quality of workmanship are evident throughout. With a sunroom connected to the oversized kitchen, you have everything you need for food prep & entertaining during summer days and evenings. A perfect blend of style, function, and comfort, this home is certain to provide an enchanting living experience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashley Van den Heuvel

JLA Realty License #0713462 Listed on: 04/27/2024

JLA Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Brenda Torgan

Texas Crossway Realty , LLC License #0431231

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,497

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 9,760 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $96 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Oversized Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,208 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Utility Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Single Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Montgomery Junior High School
  • Montgomery High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator

Community Details

Overview

  • Bentwater Poa, Phone Number (936) 597-5532
  • Bentwater Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Gated with Attendant
  • Controlled Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,497

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

9,760 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$96 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2241
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: Bentwater
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48339:2615-00-03200
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Marble, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 2208.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Sunroom, Utility Room
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Municipal Utility District Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Near Golf Course
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Enclosed Porch, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard, Tennis Court(s)
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Oversized

Utilities

  • Electric: Generator
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Gated with Attendant, Controlled Access, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool, Curbs, Golf, Gutter(s)
  • Association Fee: 1146.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Bentwater POA
  • Phone: 936-597-5532
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (MONTGOMERY)
  • Junior High Dist: 37 - Montgomery
  • High School: MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: MONTGOMERY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6497.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2024
Closed on
Jun 13, 2024
Sold by
Cole James L and Cole Annie L
Bought by
Philips Tiffany E Torgan and Philips William Lacy
Seller's Agent
Ashley Van den Heuvel
JLA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Torgan
Texas Crossway Realty , LLC
List Price
$495,000
Views
68
Current Estimated Value
$462,478

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.06%
Original Mortgage
$384,000
Outstanding Balance
$377,616
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$84,862

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2024
Closed on
Jun 11, 2024
Sold by
Cole James L and Cole Annie L
Bought by
Torgan Philips Tiffany E and Lacy Philips William
Seller's Agent
Ashley Van den Heuvel
JLA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Torgan
Texas Crossway Realty , LLC
List Price
$495,000
Views
68

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$384,000
Outstanding Balance
$377,616
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$84,862

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2023
Sold by
Cole James L and Cole Annie L
Bought by
Cole James L and Cole Annie L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2020
Sold by
Richards Robert B and Marshall Kenneth T
Bought by
Cole James L and Cole Annie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$331,696
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2010
Sold by
Cardiello Joseph G and Cardiello Karen A
Bought by
Richards Robert B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2002
Sold by
Mccarthy Robert E and Mccarthy Marcella
Bought by
Cardiello Joseph G and Cardiello Karen A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1988
Bought by
Richards Robert B
Source: Public Records

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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
Philips Tiffany E Torgan -- First American Title
Torgan Philips Tiffany E -- First American Title
Cole James L -- None Listed On Document
Cole James L -- Southern Title Llc
Richards Robert B -- North American Title Company
Cardiello Joseph G -- Stewart Title
Richards Robert B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Philips Tiffany E Torgan $384,000
Closed Torgan Philips Tiffany E $384,000
Previous Owner Cole James L $331,696
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/14/2024 06/14/24 Sold -- -- --
05/05/2024 05/05/24 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2024 04/27/24 For Sale $495,000 -- $224 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

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 $3,177 $426,619 $73,200 $353,419
2024 $3,177 $397,001 -- --
2023 $2,359 $360,910 $24,400 $389,700
2022 $6,589 $328,100 $24,890 $0
2021 $6,306 $298,270 $24,400 $273,870
2020 $5,946 $264,990 $24,400 $240,590
2019 $6,021 $258,800 $24,400 $234,400
2018 $5,050 $248,800 $9,620 $239,180
2017 $5,837 $248,800 $9,620 $239,180
2016 $6,135 $261,500 $9,620 $251,880
2015 $226 $103,600 $9,620 $93,980
2014 $226 $9,620 $9,620 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Ashley Van den Heuvel

    JLA Realty

    (713) 489-8130

    41 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Ashley Van den Heuvel
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Brenda Torgan

    Texas Crossway Realty , LLC

    (936) 524-0688

    2 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Brenda Torgan
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 97316039

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2615-00-03200

Texas Montgomery County Montgomery 77356 Lake Conroe

198 Ruskin Dr E, Montgomery, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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