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  • Price cut: $2.6K (5/15)
    $179,900

    17 E RUTH Avenue #303, Phoenix, AZ 85020

    2beds
    840sqft
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    Apartment
    Built in 1985
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $214/sqft
    $306/mo HOA

    What's special

    Gated communityPool and heated spaUpdated bathrooms and kitchenBreathtaking mountain viewsNewer flooring and paintNew washer and dryer
    Discover this stunning & updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit in the desirable El Tovar community. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views from your top-floor(no neighbors above!) unit, accessible by elevator. Inside, you'll find newer flooring & paint, updated bathrooms & kitchen, plus a new washer & dryer & new Arcadia energy efficient sliding glass door, designed to keep the heat out. El Tovar is a gated community offering a pool & heated spa. You'll love the convenience of a reserved parking spot right next to your unit. Location is key, adjacent to North Mountain park, just minutes from A-rated Sunnyslope High School & next to the Murphy Bridle Path & Arizona Canal path for miles of hiking. Enjoy easy access to bus stops, restaurants, shops, grocery stores & freeway.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Dalton Davis 480-788-8285,

    Done Deal,

    Antonyos Korkes 480-760-3394,

    Done Deal

    Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6998004MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Washer, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal
      • Laundry: Inside
      Features
      • Eat-in Kitchen, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Laminate Counters
      • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
      • Has basement: No
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 840
      • Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Gated, Assigned
      • Carport spaces: 1
      Features
      • Stories: 3
      • Exterior features: Balcony
      • Spa features: None
      • Fencing: Block,Wrought Iron
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s)
      Lot
      • Size: 861 Square Feet
      • Features: None
      Details
      • Parcel number: 16051233

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Apartment
      • Architectural style: Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Apartment
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
      • Roof: Tile,Built-Up
      Condition
      • Year built: 1985

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: City Water

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Pool, Gated, Community Spa Htd, Near Bus Stop
      • Subdivision: EL TOVAR CONDOMINIUMS
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Services included: Roof Repair, Insurance, Sewer, Pest Control, Maintenance Grounds, Other (See Remarks), Trash, Water, Roof Replacement, Maintenance Exterior
      • HOA fee: $306 monthly
      • HOA name: EL Tover
      • HOA phone: 480-649-2017
      Location
      • Region: Phoenix

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $214/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $150,100
      • Annual tax amount: $353
      • Date on market: 3/13/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 106 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/15/2026Price change$179,900-1.4%$214/sqft
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        4/1/2026Price change$182,500-1.4%$217/sqft
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        3/13/2026Listed for sale$185,000-2.6%$220/sqft
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        7/23/2025Listing removed$189,900$226/sqft
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        6/19/2025Price change$189,900-1.4%$226/sqft
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        6/5/2025Price change$192,500-1.3%$229/sqft
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        5/23/2025Listed for sale$195,000-8%$232/sqft
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        12/21/2021Sold$212,000-3.6%$252/sqft
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        12/11/2021Pending sale$220,000$262/sqft
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        11/19/2021Contingent$220,000$262/sqft
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        11/6/2021Listed for sale$220,000+93.8%$262/sqft
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        5/10/2017Listing removed$850$1/sqft
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        4/30/2017Price change$850+13.3%$1/sqft
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        4/28/2017Listed for rent$750+11.1%$1/sqft
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        8/1/2012Listing removed$675$1/sqft
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        7/13/2012Price change$675-3.6%$1/sqft
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        6/19/2012Listed for rent$700+3.7%$1/sqft
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        10/13/2011Listing removed$675$1/sqft
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        9/15/2011Price change$675-6.9%$1/sqft
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        9/7/2011Price change$725-6.5%$1/sqft
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        8/10/2011Listed for rent$775$1/sqft
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        9/8/2005Sold$113,500+47%$135/sqft
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        4/15/2003Sold$77,200+114.4%$92/sqft
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        8/4/1997Sold$36,000$43/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$661 +90.6%$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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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: North Mountain

          Getting around

          72 / 100
          Very Walkable
          51 / 100
          Good Transit
          77 / 100
          Very Bikeable

          Nearby schools

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          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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