When was property at 1981 Ruth Drive built and last sold?

The property at 1981 Ruth Drive was built in 1956 and last sold on Apr 13, 2018 for $284,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 1981 Ruth Drive is $408,054.

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Thornton

80229

1981 Ruth Dr

Sold on Aug 27, 2026

Map

$397,500

● House - Off Market

1981 Ruth Dr

Thornton, CO 80229

3 Beds

1 Bath, 1 Half Bath

1,002 Ft²

$2,188

Est. Monthly

About This Property

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.

Unit Size

1,002 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.15 acres

Price per sqft

$404

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$199

HOA Dues

Year Built

1956

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Last updated: 2 months ago (REcolorado MLS #IRE7961788)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Aug 27, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jul 14, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Jun 20, 2026	Price Decreased	$405,000 ↓ $5K (1.2%)
Price Decreased
May 29, 2026	Relisted	$410,000
Relisted
May 16, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
May 14, 2026	Relisted	$410,000
Relisted
May 7, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
May 1, 2026	Listed	$410,000
Listed
Apr 17, 2018	Sold	Premium
Sold
Mar 11, 2013	Sold	Premium
Sold

Property Highlights

Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1956

Effective Year Built: 2015
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 6
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 6
Building Condition: 6
Building Quality: 10
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 11
Exterior Walls Type: 19
Interior Walls Type: 3
Roof Shape Type: 7
Roof Cover Type: 3
Floor Count: 100
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 7
Pool Type: 0
Location Influence Type: 152

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 6,600

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,000
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 660
Total Building Area: 1,002
Gross Building Area: 1,002
Building Area: 1,002
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 1

Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 1,002
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: THORNTON
Land Acres: 0000000152
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 1112
Legal Description 1: SUB:THORNTON BLK:69B LOT:20

Neighborhood

School District Name: Mapleton School District 1

School Tax School District: SD 1-MAPLETON
Census Tract: 009202

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 195-S

Account Number: R0051508
Parcel: R0051508
Block: 69B
Lot: 20
Meridian: SEC 23 QTR 1 TWN 02S RNG 68W
Latitude: 39.8704
Longitude: -104.962

Address

Full Address: 1981 Ruth Dr

Address - House Number: 1981
Address - Street Name: Ruth
Address - Suffix Type: Dr
State: CO
City Name: Thornton
Carrier Code: C025
4-Digit Zip Code: 3672
Zip Code: 80229

Valuation

Tax

Total Area: 1,002

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Amount: $190,890
Tax Rate Code Area: 11-110

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1296

Valuation Date: Jun 28, 2023
Confidence Score: 85
Final Value: 415,053
High Value: 468,862
Low Value: 361,245

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $396,000

Market Land Value: $90,000
Market Improvement Value: $306,000

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $26,790
Assessed Land Value: $6,090
Assessed Improvements Value: $20,700

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Apr 13, 2018

Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 17, 2018
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2018000030710
Previous Sale Recording Date: Mar 11, 2013
Previous Sale Contract Date: Mar 08, 2013
Previous Sale Amount: $86,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 68

Last Sale Mortgage

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$515,000

Sale Price/ft²

$268

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1973 ft²

Average Home Age

25 years

Currently For Sale

755 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Krystyna Zatorski,
Last Updated: 2 months ago
Data Source: REcolorado MLS, MLS# IRE7961788

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