Charming updated ranch home on corner lot in Thornton! Enjoy an open floor plan, plenty of natural light and bonus space in the back room that isn't included in total square footage. Lots of great updates! Fresh Paint (April 2026), New Windows, Gutters, Trim and Attic Insulation (September 2025), Furnace (2022), North + East Fence (June 2023), Deck (September 2018), Laminate Flooring (2019), Solar (2019), Newer Electrical Panel. The large backyard features xeriscaping and ready for you to enjoy summer bbqs with family, friends and pets. Located near great amenities including Thornton Community Park, Thornton City Pool (don't miss their annual pup pool day), Margaret Carpenter Park and Pelican Ponds Park with a path that runs along the Platte. Stop in to see this truly wonderful home in Thornton, and stay in the area - take a stroll on the nearby trails then enjoy some great shops and eats on Washington and Grant.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
6,600 sq ftLot Size
$397Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Krystyna Zatorski• West and Main Homes Inc
Est. $2,305 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1981 Ruth Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #7961788
Aug 27, 2026
Sold
$397,500
$397/sq ft
Aug 27, 2026
Sold
$397,500
$397/sq ft
Jul 14, 2026
Pending
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Jul 14, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 19, 2026
Price Changed
$405,000
$404/sq ft
Jun 19, 2026
Price Changed
$405,000
$404/sq ft
May 28, 2026
Relisted
—
May 28, 2026
Relisted
—
May 16, 2026
Pending
—
May 16, 2026
Pending
—
May 14, 2026
Relisted
—
May 14, 2026
Relisted
—
May 6, 2026
Pending
—
May 6, 2026
Pending
—
May 1, 2026
Listed
$410,000
$409/sq ft
May 1, 2026
Listed
$410,000
$409/sq ft
Apr 30, 2026
Coming Soon
$410,000
$409/sq ft
Apr 30, 2026
Coming Soon
$410,000
$409/sq ft
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Charming updated ranch home on corner lot in Thornton! Enjoy an open floor plan, plenty of natural light and bonus space in the back room that isn't included in total square footage. Lots of great updates! Fresh Paint (April 2026), New Windows, Gutters, Trim and Attic Insulation (September 2025), Furnace (2022), North + East Fence (June 2023), Deck (September 2018), Laminate Flooring (2019), Solar (2019), Newer Electrical Panel. The large backyard features xeriscaping and ready for you to enjoy summer bbqs with family, friends and pets. Located near great amenities including Thornton Community Park, Thornton City Pool (don't miss their annual pup pool day), Margaret Carpenter Park and Pelican Ponds Park with a path that runs along the Platte. Stop in to see this truly wonderful home in Thornton, and stay in the area - take a stroll on the nearby trails then enjoy some great shops and eats on Washington and Grant.
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 12, 2016 • Final
Residential miscellaneous
Remove and replace an existing driveway.
Grading
May 13, 2013 • Final
Electrical
Perform a service change on the electrical system.
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Concrete
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Information
Bedroom
Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Bedroom
Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Bedroom
Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Bathroom Full
Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Bathroom Half
Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Dining Room
Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Kitchen
Description: Space to add island!
Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Laundry
Description: Spacious laundry room can double as extra pantry space
Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Living Room
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Sun Room
Description: Bonus space not included in square footage!
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Furnished: Unfurnished
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,002
Building Area Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property Unattached
Living Area: 1,002
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,002
Entry Location: Ground
Entry Level: 1
Levels: One
Additional Living Structure YN: 0
Direction Faces: South
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Windows
Ownership: Individual
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 6,600
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Water Source: Public
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,389
Tax Year: 2025
Parcel Number: R0051508
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: York Int'l K-12
Elementary School District: Mapleton R-1
Middle Or Junior School: York Int'l K-12
Middle Or Junior School District: Mapleton R-1
High School: York Int'l K-12
High School District: Mapleton R-1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,002
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Adams County
APN: R0051508
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
York International
Public K-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Local insights from Redfin agents
Thornton has its sights set forward. New parks, expanded trails, and major redevelopment projects are turning long-term vision into everyday reality for residents. This is a city that is investing in the details that make everyday life better.