498 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601
OFF MARKET

498 Ruth St
Athens, GA 30601

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,288 sqft

$264,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,578/mo*
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$264,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,578/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,288 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

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!
498 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,288 sqft single-family home built in 1957. It last sold for $170,000 on Jan 21, 2025 (15% below the $200,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $2,450 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 30, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $264,400, with a rent estimate of $1,873/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Ashley Bell
HomeSmart
Bought with: NON-MLS NMLS, Non FMLS Member
Source: FMLS GA, MLS#7396118

Home Details for 498 Ruth St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1288 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available, Cable Available, Water Available, Phone AvailableAppliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water HeaterLaundry: OtherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 VoltsHas Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Storm Window(s), Wood FramesFlooring: VinylCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Multi/SplitAccessibility: NoneFloors: Vinyl
View
Has a ViewView: Rural
Security
Security: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: NoneFencing: NoneExterior: Private Yard, StorageFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Waterfront: NoneRoad Frontage: Private RoadRoad Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public SewerWater Body: None
Farm & Range
Horse Amenities: None

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 201

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Shingle SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 163B4 A012

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $200,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Dec 19 2024

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: AthensCommunity: None Recorded
School Information
Elementary School: Howard B. StroudJr High / Middle School: CoileHigh School: Cedar Shoals

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1288 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: None

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Trust

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: None

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 7396118Attribution Contact: 404-876-4901Showing Requirements: Showing Service, Text Listing Agent

Additional Information

None

Price History for 498 Ruth St

DatePriceEventSource
07/30/2025$1,800ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
07/14/2025$1,800PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
07/01/2025$1,950PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
06/20/2025$2,050PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
06/05/2025$2,150PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
05/28/2025$2,250PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
05/13/2025$2,300PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
05/06/2025$2,400PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
04/22/2025$2,450Listed For RentZillow Rentals
01/21/2025$170,000Sold
FMLS GA #7396118
12/27/2024$200,000PendingFMLS GA #7396118
12/19/2024$200,000PriceChange
FMLS GA #7396118
12/02/2024$219,900PriceChange
FMLS GA #7396118
11/15/2024$229,900PriceChange
GAMLS #10322500
11/05/2024$240,000PriceChange
GAMLS #10322500
10/17/2024$249,000PriceChange
GAMLS #10322500
10/03/2024$259,900PriceChange
FMLS GA #7396118
09/07/2024$274,000PriceChange
FMLS GA #7396118
07/25/2024$289,000PriceChange
FMLS GA #7396118
06/20/2024$309,900PriceChange
FMLS GA #7396118
06/01/2024$324,900Listed For SaleFMLS GA #7396118

Market trends in Athens

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$344K
$833MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.5%
Price per sq ft
$201
$5MoM
Available listings
570
19MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,415
Assessment$194,473
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 498 Ruth St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
140 Northcrest Drive, Athens, GA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$232,500
09/25/25
3
1
975
205 Northcrest Drive, Athens, GA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$220,000
11/17/25
3
1
888
170 Northcrest Dr, Athens, GA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$220,000
11/10/25
2
1
1,390
175 Northcrest Drive, Athens, GA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$310,000
01/23/26
3
1.5
1,144
155 Conrad Dr, Athens, GA
0.60
Single-Family Home
$270,000
05/13/26
3
1
1,107
144 Trail Creek Street, Athens, GA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$325,000
09/30/25
3
2.5
1,311
191 First Street, Athens, GA
0.71
Single-Family Home
$190,000
10/24/25
1
1
792

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Athens

At least 539 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 28 % Say there are community events

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    "Is a very supportive community with sidewalks, parks, a great bookstore with a very good children’s section and a variety of restaurants "
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    "Everything is typically within a fifteen to twenty minute drive. The big loop around the city gives easy access to get to all different areas of town, including UGA, popular shopping centers, and restaurants. "
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  • Gina Ashley
    "Trick or treating on Boulevard! Love it here so much! Could not pick a better area to raise a family in"
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  • Jyoung530
    "Very safe and kinda friendly but most folks do keep to themselves or interact with their own family. There is only a very light traffic of homeowners in my subdivision but unfortunately there are no sidewalks or play areas for the kids. Folks walk their dogs in the street. Children play in their own front or back yards it seems. You rarely see or hear them out and they won’t recognize you as a neighbor. This is unfortunate but typical of neighborhoods in this area and in the South."
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    "Very walkable, great shops and restaurants, beautiful old homes. Decent number of rentals, which has positives and negatives. "
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    "Great area! It’s such a nice place to live. It’s quiet and safe with a diverse residential community. Nice place to live and work. Great area! It’s such a nice place to live. It’s quiet and safe with a diverse residential community. Nice place to live and work. "
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    "Kingswood is a Great neighborhood to run in. 100 trick or treaters each year. Houses are kept up well. Neighbors look out for each other. "
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    "Brookstone is a great neighborhood ! I’ve been living here for the past 5 years and is really a safe place to live great neighbors ! Lots of communication with everyone regarding the best for our community. "
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    "I have lived in this neighborhood for two months. Everyone I have passed has either stopped to introduce themselves or pass with a friendly smile"
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    "I have raised two kids here for the last 13yrs I feel safe in my neighborhood at all times I worked 3rd shift and had no problems there are college students police men and fire men as well"
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    "I've lived in forest heights for 10 years it's very quiet and private I love the space and the great neighbors "
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    "There’s plenty of space to walk your dog and lots of friendly residents who greet each other while walking their dogs. "
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    "It’s a pleasant 2 mi. Circle in the middle, across which a road runs through it. Giving you several choice about how much to wak. Traffic runs slow. Walkers are easily ridden around with plenty of room. "
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    "A lot of college students or otherwise young adults. More grad students than undergrad. A few small families. "
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  • Mary C. H.
    "Quiet neighborhood and well kept lawn maintenance by the land lord. Maintenance worker is always quick when things need repair and they just put in new roofs! Not a lot of kids in the neighborhood, cars tend to drive pretty quick here. "
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  • Sgerber341
    "Full of college students who attend the University of Georgia so you get to meet new people practically every year. "
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  • Astyanax66
    "Lots of dogs and walkers, no aggressive dogs, paths to walk. School field, near vet school.well lit area."
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  • Alise D.
    "I love how quiet the neighborhood is and how kind all of our neighbors are. So grateful for a diverse and close knit community. Easy to walk to all of the most popular places. Just outside of Normaltown and in one of the best school zones in the county. Knottingham is a very special place to live."
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  • Steven B.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 2 year and the property is clean and well kept. And very respectful neighbors."
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    "Bike ride to work. Little Over a mile. Beautiful quiet streets and a sidewalk on the busiest road. Only a couple lights along the way."
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  • Chuck
    "Barber street is usually covered in plastic cups from Greek rich kids parties. They also think it’s fine to just congregate in the streets and park like Barber is their driveway. But I do love boulevard and surrounding area. Have lived in this area for 17 years. I hear the school district is great. And being able to walk to downtown is fantastic."
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  • Thomas B.
    "Pool, dog park, playground, close to Walmart, Aldis, McDonalds, Kroger. Great maintenance department."
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  • Elizabeth H.
    "neighborhood picnics9 We have a lot of neighborhood get together. The kids all get along and ride bikes, play outside or hangout at different places 🤔"
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    "Athens is amazing. I love the diversity of people and local businesses. The parks and activities are great here as well. It always feels safe."
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    "the downtown area is really family friendly and has a lot of activities for kids to adults. it's a great place to live "
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  • Dez
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    "Easily Accessible which is a plus. I feel safe in the neighborhood that I’m in and I’ve rode the bus before and felt safe on it."
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  • Megan A.
    "The downtown/ east side area is great for taking your kids on walks and going shopping at all the little shops nearby."
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  • Doni B.
    "I always see dogs and their owners all the time and the owners always pick up after them aleays..!!!"
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  • Amber S.
    "Loved here for three years. Neighbors can be very loud and play music very loud late at night. Have had items storm fro mailbox and yard. "
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  • Megan A.
    "Downtown holiday parades, music festivals, art shows, farmers market, music venues, concerts, college games"
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  • Veronica R.
    "parks, drinking fountains, where you can go out with your pet, to be able to walk with your pet, and with your children too, since my children love their pets"
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    "More and more people are living here but the roads are staying the same size since the past 30 years. Traffic can be horrible going to work in the morning, and getting off work, from 4pm to 6pm, forget going anywhere. Depending what part of Athens you’re in, will effect your view on Athens. There’s a poor lifestyle and there’s a wealthy lifestyle to this town. Slowly Athens is updating its lifestyle to fit wealthy families. It sure is a college town, and traffic is much better once the college students are out of town. I’ve lived here my whole life so I know where to go and where not to go. I’ve seen girls/college girls out walking in places they shouldn’t have been walking (out of town ppl don’t know any better) but they think since it’s a college town it’s ok, and that’s where they’re wrong. Overall nice town but way too crowded. "
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    "recovery fest and athfest are great plus all the vintage shops are quaint and not chained out. lots if life bands"
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    "Our current neighborhood isn’t that great. There’s not a lot of courtesy that gets displayed between residents, it’s in a sketchy part of town, and there have been a few crimes that have occurred here in a short amount of time. Would not recommend raising your children here. Also the public schools are terrible."
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