498 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601
OFF MARKET

$260,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath

498 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601

Est. Refi. Payment $1,639/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 21, 2025 for $170,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$260K
Since last month
Decreased$400 (-0.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$13K (-4.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$90K (+52.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +176% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$260K
August 2026$260K
July 2026$259K
June 2026$264K
May 2026$268K
April 2026$269K
March 2026$266K
February 2026$261K
January 2026$260K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
140 Northcrest Drive, Athens, GA
0.22
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
155 Freeman Cir, Athens, GA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$261,500
08/28/26
3
1
1,295
175 Northcrest Dr, Athens, GA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$310,000
01/23/26
3
1.5
1,144
155 Conrad Dr, Athens, GA
0.61
Single-Family Home
$270,000
05/13/26
3
1
1,107
185 1st St, Athens, GA
0.74
Single-Family Home
$355,000
07/24/26
2
1
1,042
191 First Street, Athens, GA
0.71
Single-Family Home
$190,000
10/24/25
1
1
792

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
490.5 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
0.06
$232,700
1
1
-
Off Market
100 Northside Dr, Athens, GA 30601
0.12
$284,800
3
2
1,188
Off Market
Northside Drive, Athens, GA
0.16
$324,700
3
2
-
Off Market
170 Northside Dr, Athens, GA 30601
0.18
$275,000
3
2
1,224
For Sale
235 Bray St, Athens, GA 30601
0.22
$374,900
4
4.5
1,728
For Sale
140 Northcrest Drive, Athens, GA 30601
0.22
$233,600
3
1
975
Off Market
175 Northcrest Dr, Athens, GA 30601
0.22
$310,000
3
1.5
1,144
Recently Sold
211 North Avenue #1136, Athens, GA 30601
0.20
$209,100
2
2
-
Off Market
185 Northcrest Dr, Athens, GA 30601
0.23
$289,000
3
1.5
2,130
For Sale
460 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
0.22
$217,100
2
1.5
-
Off Market
170 Northcrest Dr, Athens, GA 30601
0.25
$220,900
2
1
1,390
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 498 Ruth St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1957
Attached Garage

About this House

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!
498 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom 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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $260,000, with a rent estimate of $1,791/month.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by HomeSmart
Bought with: Chuck Chandler, (706) 207-2428, eXp Realty
Source: GAMLS, MLS#10322500

Home Details for 498 Ruth St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water AvailableAppliances: Gas Water Heater, RefrigeratorLaundry: OtherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 VoltsHas Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Storm Window(s)Flooring: VinylCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Multi/SplitFloors: Vinyl
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionOther Structures: Shed(s)Foundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking: Attached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public SewerWater Body: 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 ResidenceStructure Type: Garden/Patio HomeArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot 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 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Community

Community Features: None, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Public Transport, Near Shopping

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: NoneNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: OtherListing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 10322500Showing Requirements: Use Showing Time

Additional Information

NoneSidewalksStreet LightsNear Public TransportNear Shopping

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 30, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,800
Jul 14, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,800
Price decreased by 8%
Jul 1, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,950
Price decreased by 5%
Jun 20, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,050
Price decreased by 5%
Jun 5, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,150
Price decreased by 4%

Market trends in Athens

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$353K
$9.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.3%
Price per sq ft
$201
$1MoM
Available listings
554
20MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Athens

At least 540 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

  • 54 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % 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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    "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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    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Alise D.
    "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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  • 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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    "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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    "Awesom town! Not too big and not too small. There are plenty of fun things to do almost every weekend "
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    "my neighborhood in normaltown. cute, expensive, but fun. I love my neighbors. people's yards are landscaped really well also. "
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  • Ronnie A.
    "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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  • Brooke K.
    "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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    "Weekend events and UGA events.convenience to restaurants and shopping. Neighbors are not neighborly. Too much crime and police do not do their jobs."
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  • Samantha E.
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 498 Ruth St

  • What is 498 Ruth St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 498 Ruth St in Athens, GA is $260,000.
  • What is the price history for 498 Ruth St?
    498 Ruth St in Athens, GA last sold for $170,000 in January 2025.
  • Is Athens a buyer's or seller's market?
    Athens is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Athens?
    The median sale price in Athens is $353K. That is up $9.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 498 Ruth St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 498 Ruth St in Athens, GA has air conditioning.
  • Does 498 Ruth St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 498 Ruth St in Athens, GA has laundry facilities.

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