898 ft
Distance
Fantastic move-in ready house with everything you're looking for in an in-town home! Walking distance to downtown, the Greenway, and Walker Park, while still being convenient to UGA and the Loop. This home has a 2 car garage (rarely seen this close to downtown), a HUGE fenced-in yard, HVAC is less than 5 years old, and the roof is less than 10 years old. Additionally, the property backs up to the 5 Acre Woods walking trails owned by the Athens Land Trust.
From Downtown: Take College Ave out of downtown and away from The Arches. Once you cross over 441 College becomes Ruth St. and the house will be on the left.
Explore the local neighborhood highlights and top-rated schools near 30601 in Athens, GA.
Source: School Digger
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
0.83 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
5.88 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
6.34 mi
Distance
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
0.83 mi
Distance
Fowler Drive Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
1.68 mi
Distance
Chase Street Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
2.33 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
3.61 mi
Distance
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
3.85 mi
Distance
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
4.54 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
4.91 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
5.06 mi
Distance
Whitehead Road Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
5.98 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
6.52 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.62 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.06 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
5.88 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.06 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.06 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
6.34 mi
Distance
Private • PK - 12
4.75 mi
Distance
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
Private • 09 - 12
6.96 mi
Distance
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222 Strickland Avenue, Blackshear, GA 31516 | 4 | 3 | May 23, 2026 | $150,000 |
| 239 Ruth ST 15 | 3 | 3 | May 28, 2026 | $349,900 |
| 126 S Poplar ST | 3 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 | $335,000 |
| 175 Northcrest DR | 3 | 2 | May 28, 2026 | $310,000 |
| 200 Katydid Drive | 3 | 3 | Jun 08, 2026 | $304,900 |
| 185 Water Oak Street | 3 | 3 | Jun 08, 2026 | $415,000 |
| 195 Herman Street | 4 | 3 | Jun 08, 2026 | $300,000 |
| 191 First Street | 1 | 1 | Jun 08, 2026 | $250,000 |
| 143 Mulberry Street | 4 | 4 | Jun 08, 2026 | $684,900 |
| 175 Northcrest Drive | 3 | 2 | Jun 08, 2026 | $310,000 |
Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Athens, GA area.
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,003 | 130,945 | 130,383 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 1,098 | 2,217 | 1,094 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.5 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 30.7 | 27.4 | 30.4 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $30,155 | $37,295 | $43,796 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $17,804 | $17,735 | $26,076 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 73.5 | 81 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 32.9°F | 32.9°F | 32.9°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 90.2°F | 90.2°F | 90.2°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.83" | 47.83" | 47.83" | 38" |
37/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
0/100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score ®
50/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 22/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 28/100.
898 ft
Distance
898 ft
Distance
950 ft
Distance
0.2 mi
Distance
0.21 mi
Distance
0.21 mi
Distance
0.22 mi
Distance
0.23 mi
Distance
0.23 mi
Distance
0.23 mi
Distance
0.24 mi
Distance
1003 ft
Distance
0.2 mi
Distance
0.22 mi
Distance
0.23 mi
Distance
0.24 mi
Distance
0.22 mi
Distance
0.23 mi
Distance
0.24 mi
Distance
475 ft
Distance
950 ft
Distance
0.23 mi
Distance
3 bds • 2 ba • 2130 sqft
185 Northcrest Drive
3 bds • 2 ba • 2130 sqft
185 Northcrest DR
2 bds • 2 ba • 854 sqft
211 N Avenue 1225
2 bds • 2 ba • 854 sqft
211 North Avenue 1225
2 bds • 2 ba • 854 sqft
211 North Avenue 1227
2 bds • 2 ba • 854 sqft
211 North Avenue 1125
3 bds • 2 ba • 1309 sqft
124 Bridgewater Circle
3 bds • 3 ba • 1500 sqft
239 Ruth Street 15
2 bds • 1 ba • 1138 sqft
190 Conrad Drive
2 bds • 1 ba • 1138 sqft
190 Conrad DR
3 bds • 1 ba • 1295 sqft
155 Freeman Circle
3 bds • 1 ba • 1295 sqft
155 Freeman CIR
3 bds • 1 ba • 1107 sqft
155 Conrad Drive
3 bds • 1 ba • 1107 sqft
155 Conrad DR
3 bds • 2 ba • 1650 sqft
249 Fifth ST
3 bds • 2 ba • 1160 sqft
320 First Street
3 bds • 2 ba • 1160 sqft
320 First Street
2 bds • 2 ba • 1050 sqft
295 First Street
4 bds • 2 ba • 1848 sqft
155/157 Ashmore Drive
bds • 0 ba • sqft
160 Ashmore Drive
Source: Realty.com
487 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601 in North Farm, Athens, GA 30601 is a single family listed at $285,000. Highlights include 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, built in 2001, 0.57 acre lot. Realty.com has 36 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.
Realty.com has 36 photos of 487 Ruth Street.
Our records indicate that 487 Ruth Street was built in 2001.
The full address for this home is 487 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601.
487 Ruth Street has been listed on Realty.com since Tue March 08, 2022
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 22/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 28/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 487 Ruth Street. Howard B. Stroud Elementary School (Grades: PK - 5), Coile Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Cedar Shoals High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
(tel: 706-543-4000)
Listing agent:
David Hadden
(tel: 352-339-0109)
(#CM288002627)
This content last refreshed on 2026-07-16 20:17:22. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold or may no longer be available.