1242 W RUTH Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021

$439,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,967 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 18,966 Status: Closed
Current Price: $439,000 Last Modified: 10/16/2026

Overview

Description

Updated ranch home in Why Worry Estates. 3 beds/2 baths on an oversized lot. Plenty of room to add on and build a pool! Clean, light and bright. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen features center island, breakfast bar upgraded lighting, high-end SS appliances. Tiled backsplash, farmhouse sink, and custom white wood cabinetry. Eat in Kitchen with Arcadia Doors to patio and park like backyard. Beautiful wood tile floor t/o, plantations shutters, spacious indoor laundry room. Upscale bathrooms with designer lighting, cabinets, and counters. Peaceful backyard boasts shade trees, lush grass, patio, and room for a pool. A must see home!

Listing Details MLS# 5449326

Location, Tax & Legal

Map Code/Grid
M34
House Number
1242
Compass
W
Street Name
RUTH
St Suffix
Avenue
City/Town Code
Phoenix
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85021
Zip4
4447
Country
US
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
158-15-016
Subdivision
WHY WORRY ESTATES
Tax Year
2015

Contract Information

Type
Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership
Fee Simple

General Property Description

Dwelling Type
Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles
Detached
Exterior Stories
Yes
# of Interior Levels
Yes
# Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
2
Approx SQFT
1967
Price/SqFt
223.18
Horses
N
Builder Name
Butler
Year Built
1956
Approx Lot SqFt
18966
Community Pool Y/N
No
Private Pool Y/N
No
Fireplace YN
No
Planned Comm Name
Why Worry Estates
Elementary School District
Washington Elementary District
High School District
Glendale Union High School District
Elementary School
Richard E Miller School
Jr. High School
Royal Palm Middle School
High School
Sunnyslope High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street
7th Ave & Butler
Directions
West on Butler from 7th Ave. North on 11th Ave. West on Orchid and slight right onto Ruth Ave. Home is on the right.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date
2016-08-08
Under Contract Date
2016-08-04
Close of Escrow Date
2016-09-09

Legal Info

Township
3N
Range
3E
Section
31
Lot Number
16

More Information

Basement

Basement Y/N
N

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated
2015
Floor Partial/Full
Full
Ht/Cool Yr Updated
2012
Ht/Cool Partial/Full
Full
Roof Yr Updated
2011
Roof Partial/Full
Full
Kitchen Yr Updated
2015
Kitchen Partial/Full
Full
Bath(s) Yr Updated
2015
Bath(s) Partial/Full
Full

Parking Spaces

Carport Spaces
2
Total Covered Spaces
2

Sold Info

Loan Type
Conventional
Payment Type
Other
Closing Cost Split
Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%
$
Seller Concession $/%
$

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Ranch Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Flooring: Carpet; Tile Spa: None Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Children's Playgrnd; Near Bus Stop Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Dining in LR/GR Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Pantry; Non-laminate Counter; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Hookup; Inside Interior Features: No Interior Steps Technology: 3+ Exist Tele Lines; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Playground; Patio Construction: Block Const - Finish: Brick Veneer Roofing: Composition Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: SRP; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Block; Chain Link Property Description: North/South Exposure Landscaping: Grass Front; Grass Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back; Irrigation Front; Irrigation Back Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Conventional New Financing: Cash; VA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
IDX
Listing Office: HomeSmart
Office Phone: 602-230-7600
Office Email: rlarue@hsmove.com
Last Updated: October - 16 - 2026
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