Home to one family, this can now be your chance to begin your dream of home ownership. This solid brick bungalow with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and the addition of a 27'x13' family room goes beyond being a starter home. This home is 400-500 sq ft larger than most of the bungalows in the neighborhood. 2 bathrooms include a 3/4 bath in the primary bedroom. The 1car garage has direct access to the interior. The overhead garage door has been sealed for years but could be returned to use for vehicle access. The roof is less than 4yrs old. Newer appliances include a washer and dryer. The backyard workshop is approximately 400 sq ft. The space could accommodate a multitude of uses while the manually operated garage door opens to the backyard. A pulldown staircase leads to a huge attic space above the garage. The backyard is a manageable size and the garden areas get great exposure. The location makes it easy to commute north, south, east and west with main arteries close by. Settle into the neighborhood and enjoy using the close by community features such as the Thornton City Pool and Water Park, Ball Fields and The Thornton Community Center, Thomas Slocum Memorial Skatepark, Thornton Cultural Center. Plus, there are many other recreational facilities throughout Thornton. This home worked for a family that made it theirs since the 1950's. You can do the same and create a home that will be enjoyed by you for years to come.
Est. $2,612 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1521 Ruth Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #8121451
Jun 15, 2026
Sold
$385,000
$248/sq ft
May 7, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 18, 2026
Listed
$385,000
$248/sq ft
+18
Home to one family, this can now be your chance to begin your dream of home ownership. This solid brick bungalow with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and the addition of a 27'x13' family room goes beyond being a starter home. This home is 400-500 sq ft larger than most of the bungalows in the neighborhood. 2 bathrooms include a 3/4 bath in the primary bedroom. The 1car garage has direct access to the interior. The overhead garage door has been sealed for years but could be returned to use for vehicle access. The roof is less than 4yrs old. Newer appliances include a washer and dryer. The backyard workshop is approximately 400 sq ft. The space could accommodate a multitude of uses while the manually operated garage door opens to the backyard. A pulldown staircase leads to a huge attic space above the garage. The backyard is a manageable size and the garden areas get great exposure. The location makes it easy to commute north, south, east and west with main arteries close by. Settle into the neighborhood and enjoy using the close by community features such as the Thornton City Pool and Water Park, Ball Fields and The Thornton Community Center, Thomas Slocum Memorial Skatepark, Thornton Cultural Center. Plus, there are many other recreational facilities throughout Thornton. This home worked for a family that made it theirs since the 1950's. You can do the same and create a home that will be enjoyed by you for years to come.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,918 (+10.0%)
$6,120 + $20,940
$27,060
2024
$1,744 (+0.8%)
$5,630 + $21,190
$26,820
2023
$1,730 (+17.1%)
$5,630 + $21,190
$26,820
2022
$1,477 (+6.0%)
$5,280 + $16,490
$21,770
2021
$1,393 (+1.8%)
$5,430 + $16,960
$22,390
2020
$1,368 (−0.6%)
$5,430 + $16,420
$21,850
2019
$1,376 (+39.9%)
$5,430 + $16,420
$21,850
2018
$983 (+2.1%)
$5,180 + $11,910
$17,090
2017
$963 (+45.3%)
$5,180 + $11,910
$17,090
2016
$663 (+14.5%)
$5,180 + $11,910
$17,090
2015
$579 (+4.9%)
$2,550 + $10,790
$13,340
2014
$552 (+1.3%)
$1,270 + $5,400
$6,670
2013
$545 (−3.3%)
$1,000 + $5,190
$6,190
2012
$563 (−49.8%)
$1,110 + $5,480
$6,590
2011
$1,122 (+0.5%)
$2,230 + $10,960
$13,190
2010
$1,116 (+4.4%)
$2,230 + $10,960
$13,190
2009
$1,069
$2,070 + $11,070
$13,140
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
69 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
6,900 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,553
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Adams County
APN
R0051513
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
SFD
Single-Family Detached District
The Comprehensive Plan calls for the development of low density residential areas within the city. One of the main forms of low density residential development is the individual single-family home on its own lot. The Single-Family Detached District provides for the development and protection of this type of development. A variety of different lot sizes and housing forms are appropriate in this district depending on its location within the community and its relationship to adjacent areas. Specific lot configurations and architectural styles within this district shall be determined through the platting process and the development permit review process.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Park & open space
Jul 8, 2013 • Final
Residential miscellaneous
Roofing
Jun 9, 2009 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the furnace.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,553
Building Area Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer
Property Unattached
Living Area: 1,553
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,553
Entry Level: 1
Levels: One
Additional Living Structure YN: 0
Direction Faces: South
Ownership: Estate
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 6,900
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Water Source: Public
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,918
Tax Year: 2025
Parcel Number: R0051513
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Evaporative Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Trailside Academy
Elementary School District: Mapleton R-1
Middle Or Junior School: Trailside Academy
Middle Or Junior School District: Mapleton R-1
High School: Academy
High School District: Mapleton R-1
School Of Choice YN: 1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,553
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,900 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Adams County
APN: R0051513
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
York International
Public K-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
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