Location, location, location! This charming brick ranch style home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Step into this desirable open living and dining room combo with bonus room attached. Gleaming of fresh exterior and interior paint with beautiful newly updated Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring throughout. Kitchen newly updated with modern cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. Kitchen opens to a cozy patio space great for grilling or gardening. Conveniently located just minutes from The University of Georgia and Downtown Athens! This timeless single-family home is perfect for first time homebuyers or investors. Move in ready! Do not miss the opportunity to own this home! Seller is motivated!
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$170,000
498 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601
3beds
1,288sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1957
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$262,400 Zestimate®
$132/sqft
$1,859 Estimated rent
Home value
$262,400
$241,000 - $283,000
$1,859/mo
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Listing Provided by:
Ashley Bell,
HomeSmart 404-876-4901
Bought with:
NON-MLS NMLS
Non FMLS Member
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7396118
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Split Bedroom Plan
- Level: Split Bedroom Plan
Bedroom
- Features: Split Bedroom Plan
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Dining room
- Features: Open Concept
Kitchen
- Features: Cabinets Other
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Wood Frames
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,288
- Total interior livable area: 1,288 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: None
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Rural
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Private, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 163B4 A012
- Special conditions: Trust
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Cable Available, Water Available, Phone Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: None
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Athens
- Subdivision: None Recorded
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2025 | Listing removed | $1,800$1/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $1,800-7.7%$1/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Price change | $1,950-4.9%$2/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Price change | $2,050-4.7%$2/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Price change | $2,150-4.4%$2/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Price change | $2,250-2.2%$2/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Price change | $2,300-4.2%$2/sqft |
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| 5/6/2025 | Price change | $2,400-2%$2/sqft |
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| 4/22/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,450$2/sqft |
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| 1/21/2025 | Sold | $170,000-15%$132/sqft |
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| 12/27/2024 | Pending sale | $200,000$155/sqft |
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| 12/19/2024 | Price change | $200,000-9%$155/sqft |
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| 12/2/2024 | Price change | $219,900-4.3%$171/sqft |
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| 11/15/2024 | Price change | $229,900-4.2%$178/sqft |
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| 11/5/2024 | Price change | $240,000-3.6%$186/sqft |
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| 10/17/2024 | Price change | $249,000-4.2%$193/sqft |
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| 10/3/2024 | Price change | $259,900-5.1%$202/sqft |
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| 9/7/2024 | Price change | $274,000-5.2%$213/sqft |
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| 7/25/2024 | Price change | $289,000-6.7%$224/sqft |
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| 6/20/2024 | Price change | $309,900-4.6%$241/sqft |
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| 6/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $324,900$252/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,415 +2.9% | $77,789 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $2,346 +10.2% | $75,085 +10.2% |
| 2023 | $2,130 +24% | $68,151 +26.5% |
| 2022 | $1,718 +17.6% | $53,859 +24.2% |
| 2021 | $1,462 +10.1% | $43,369 +10.9% |
| 2020 | $1,328 +9.3% | $39,111 +9.3% |
| 2019 | $1,215 +3.8% | $35,776 +3.8% |
| 2018 | $1,171 0% | $34,482 +22.3% |
| 2017 | $1,171 +22.3% | $28,184 +1.8% |
| 2016 | $957 +1.8% | $27,690 |
| 2015 | $940 -0.1% | $27,690 |
| 2014 | $941 | $27,690 |
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| 2000 | $55 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 30601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Howard B. Stroud Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Coile Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 2/10Cedar Shoals High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Howard B. Stroud
- Middle: Coile
- High: Cedar Shoals
Source: FMLS GA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Georgia
- Clarke County
- Athens
- 30601
- 498 Ruth St
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