Finally! An affordable 2-bedroom, 2-bath end-unit condo in a convenient North Central Phoenix location. The functional floor plan offers ample living space, good separation between bedrooms, and plenty of potential to make it your own as well as in unit laundry. Enjoy easy access to nearby restaurants, shopping, the canal, downtown Phoenix, and Sky Harbor Airport, with major freeways and surrounding neighborhoods just minutes away. The community also offers an affordable HOA with a pool, and a covered parking spot. This a great option for a first-time buyer, seasonal resident, or investor looking for a centrally located property at an approachable price point. A simple, practical opportunity to own in North Central!
For sale
$160,000
17 E RUTH Avenue #202, Phoenix, AZ 85020
2beds
840sqft
Condominium
Built in 1985
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$306/mo HOA
What's special
Functional floor planCovered parking spotAmple living spaceIn unit laundryGood separation between bedrooms
- 32 days
- 407
- 22
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
John P Galaviz 602-902-1490,
eXp Realty
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 7070791
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range
Features
- High Speed Internet, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, Laminate Counters
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall,Neighbor Below,Neighbor Above,End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 840
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gated
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 904 Square Feet
- Features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 16051218
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco, Painted, Slump Block
- Roof: Built-Up
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Phone Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool, Gated, Near Light Rail Stop, Near Bus Stop
- Subdivision: EL TOVAR CONDOMINIUMS
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Maintenance Exterior
- HOA fee: $306 monthly
- HOA name: El Tovar Condominium
- HOA phone: 520-877-4634
Location
- Region: Phoenix
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $150,100
- Annual tax amount: $367
- Date on market: 8/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA
- Ownership: Condominium
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000+42.9%$190/sqft |
Source:  ARMLS #7070791 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2020 | Sold | $112,000$133/sqft |
Source: ARMLS #6089213 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2020 | Pending sale | $112,000$133/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Biltmore Partners #6089213 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $112,000$133/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Biltmore Partners #6089213 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2020 | Pending sale | $112,000$133/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Biltmore Partners #6089213 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $112,000+348%$133/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Biltmore Partners #6089213 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2012 | Sold | $25,000$30/sqft |
Source: ARMLS #4704632 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2012 | Listed for sale | $25,000+25%$30/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2011 | Sold | $20,000-77.5%$24/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2002 | Sold | $88,990$106/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $361 +4.1% | $15,010 -3% |
| 2024 | $347 +1.9% | $15,480 +418.4% |
| 2023 | $341 +2% | $2,986 -61% |
| 2022 | $334 -11.7% | $7,660 +8.5% |
| 2021 | $378 +1.9% | $7,060 +14.2% |
| 2020 | $371 +2.7% | $6,180 +11.4% |
| 2019 | $361 | $5,550 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $361 +0.5% | $4,950 +11.7% |
| 2017 | $359 +10% | $4,430 +2.8% |
| 2016 | $327 +0% | $4,310 +24.9% |
| 2015 | $327 | $3,450 +52% |
| 2014 | -- | $2,270 +29.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,750 -10.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,950 -13.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,250 -65.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $6,600 -27.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $9,050 -8.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $9,850 +15.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $8,500 +12.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $7,550 |
| 2005 | -- | $7,550 +16.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $6,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $6,500 +83.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $3,550 |
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Neighborhood: North Mountain
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Desert View Elementary School
- Middle: Royal Palm Middle School
- High: Sunnyslope High School
- District: Washington Elementary School District
Source: ARMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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