485 Ruth St Athens, GA 30601
North Avenue NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $332,000 - $379,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,246
Sq Ft
$289/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 0.6 Acre Lot
- Private Lot
- Great Room
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Screened Porch
About This Home
As of January 2020Private yet around the corner from downtown Athens. Impeccable and ready to move in! All you need to do is to take a look at this cozy home to fall in love with it. Walls have fresh designer color paint, stove and microwave appliances are new. Laminate hardwood floors and new carpet only on has been installed on hallway and stairs areas. New light fixtures have been installed. Enjoy the private and screened back porch and an extra large lot fully fence. Roof is newer and HVAC is only 2 years old. Exterior has been pressure washed. All bedrooms are upstairs. Built-ins and fireplace in the great room. Storage building.
Last Listed By
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty License #252021 Listed on: 12/12/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,469
Year Built
- Built in 2000
Lot Details
- 0.6 Acre Lot
- Fenced
- Private Lot
- Level Lot
Home Design
- Slab Foundation
- Aluminum Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,246 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Bookcases
- Ceiling Fan
- Double Pane Windows
- Entrance Foyer
- Great Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Screened Porch
- Home Security System
- Laundry closet
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Schools
- Howard B Stroud Elementary School
- Coile Middle School
- Cedar Shoals High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 12, 2019
Closed on
Jan 24, 2020
Sold by
Huper John H
Bought by
Shaffer Mark
Seller's Agent
Maria Cardarelli
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christi Sedlacek
ERA Sunrise Realty
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$208,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.95%
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$151,676
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.93%
Original Mortgage
$166,400
Outstanding Balance
$149,258
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$210,418
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 30, 2001
Sold by
Flood Stephen P
Bought by
Huper Mary Ann and Huper Huper
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Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaffer Mark | $208,000 | -- | |
| Huper Mary Ann | $106,900 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Shaffer Mark | $166,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Huper Mary Ann | $75,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Huper Mary Ann | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Huper Mary A | $40,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Huper Mary Ann | $20,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2020 01/29/20 | Sold | $208,000 | -1.0% | $167 / Sq Ft |
| 12/14/2019 12/14/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/12/2019 12/12/19 | For Sale | $210,000 | -- | $169 / Sq Ft |
Source: Georgia MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,423 | $157,526 | $18,000 | $139,526 |
| 2023 | $2,391 | $111,526 | $18,000 | $93,526 |
| 2022 | $2,978 | $103,365 | $14,000 | $89,365 |
| 2021 | $2,467 | $83,564 | $12,000 | $71,564 |
| 2020 | $1,561 | $76,290 | $11,200 | $65,090 |
| 2019 | $1,469 | $68,514 | $11,200 | $57,314 |
| 2018 | $1,442 | $66,562 | $10,400 | $56,162 |
| 2017 | $1,237 | $51,874 | $10,400 | $41,474 |
| 2016 | $1,221 | $50,721 | $10,400 | $40,321 |
| 2015 | $1,109 | $42,657 | $10,400 | $32,257 |
| 2014 | $1,109 | $42,657 | $10,400 | $32,257 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Maria Cardarelli
Seller's Agent in 2020
Maria Cardarelli
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
(706) 255-5522
46 Total Sales
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Christi Sedlacek
Buyer's Agent in 2020
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ERA Sunrise Realty
(706) 248-1172
101 Total Sales
Map
Source: Georgia MLS
MLS Number: 8706661
APN: 163B2-A-009-B
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