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!
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$219Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ashley Bell• HomeSmart
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #7396118
Redfin Estimate
$282,584
$113K since sold in January 2025$31K since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 9% higher than the average sale price ($259K) of 6 comparable homes.
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!
Hive MLS #CM895521
May 22, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Aug 7, 2006
Listed
$125,700
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,415 (+2.9%)
$18,000 + $59,789
$77,789
2024
$2,346 (+10.2%)
$18,000 + $57,085
$75,085
2023
$2,130 (+24.0%)
$18,000 + $57,085
$75,085
2022
$1,718 (+17.6%)
$18,000 + $50,151
$68,151
2021
$1,462 (+10.9%)
$14,000 + $39,859
$53,859
2020
$1,318 (+8.5%)
$11,200 + $27,911
$39,111
2019
$1,215 (+3.8%)
$11,200 + $27,911
$39,111
2018
$1,171 (+22.3%)
$11,200 + $24,576
$35,776
2017
$957 (+1.8%)
$10,400 + $17,784
$28,184
2016
$940 (−0.2%)
$10,400 + $17,784
$28,184
2014
$942
$10,400 + $17,290
$27,690
Tax history for 498 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,415 (+2.9%)
$18,000 + $59,789
$77,789
2024
$2,346 (+10.2%)
$18,000 + $57,085
$75,085
2023
$2,130 (+24.0%)
$18,000 + $57,085
$75,085
2022
$1,718 (+17.6%)
$18,000 + $50,151
$68,151
2021
$1,462 (+10.9%)
$14,000 + $39,859
$53,859
2020
$1,318 (+8.5%)
$11,200 + $27,911
$39,111
2019
$1,215 (+3.8%)
$11,200 + $27,911
$39,111
2018
$1,171 (+22.3%)
$11,200 + $24,576
$35,776
2017
$957 (+1.8%)
$10,400 + $17,784
$28,184
2016
$940 (−0.2%)
$10,400 + $17,784
$28,184
2014
$942
$10,400 + $17,290
$27,690
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
79 ft.
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
1,288
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clarke County
APN
163B4 A012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RS-8
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the RS district is to stabilize and protect the owner occupied housing characteristics of the district and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Other
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Other
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Bonus Room, Den
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Multi/Split
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
Exterior Features: Private Yard, Storage
Roof: Shingle
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Foundation Details: Slab
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: 498 RUTH ST
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Cable Available, Water Available, Phone Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Howard B. Stroud
Middle Or Junior School: Coile
High School: Cedar Shoals
Location Information
Directions: GPS friendly
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Clarke - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,288
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Clarke County
APN: 163B4 A012
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
Coile Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
3/10
Cedar Shoals High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Athens, GA • 30601
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$269,000 – $325,000
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