Home to one family, this can now be your chance to begin your dream of home ownership. This solid brick bungalow with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and the addition of a 27'x13' family room goes beyond being a starter home. This home is 400-500 sq ft larger than most of the bungalows in the neighborhood. 2 bathrooms include a 3/4 bath in the primary bedroom. The 1car garage has direct access to the interior. The overhead garage door has been sealed for years but could be returned to use for vehicle access.
The roof is less than 4yrs old. Newer appliances include a washer and dryer.
The backyard workshop is approximately 400 sq ft. The space could accommodate a multitude of uses while the manually operated garage door opens to the backyard. A pulldown staircase leads to a huge attic space above the garage. The backyard is a manageable size and the garden areas get great exposure.
The location makes it easy to commute north, south, east and west with main arteries close by.
Settle into the neighborhood and enjoy using the close by community features such as the Thornton City Pool and Water Park, Ball Fields and The Thornton Community Center, Thomas Slocum Memorial Skatepark, Thornton Cultural Center. Plus, there are many other recreational facilities throughout Thornton. This home worked for a family that made it theirs since the 1950's. You can do the same and create a home that will be enjoyed by you for years to come.
For sale
$385,000
1521 Ruth Drive, Thornton, CO 80229
3beds
1,553sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
6,900 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$248/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid brick bungalow
- 3 days |
- 1,145 |
- 78 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Becky English 303-744-9147 benglish810@centurylink.net,
Mid States Realty
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 8121451
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bathroom
- Features: Primary Suite
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4 x 10
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 27
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Utility room
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Evaporative Cooling
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,553
- Total interior livable area: 1,553 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,553
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Details: Off Street Spaces: 2, RV Spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 6,900 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: R0051513
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Thornton
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Thornton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $248/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $398,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,918
- Date on market: 4/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Exclusions: None
- Ownership: Estate
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $385,000$248/sqft |
Source:  REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #8121451 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,744 +0.8% | $24,880 -14.3% |
| 2024 | $1,730 +17.1% | $29,020 |
| 2023 | $1,477 +6% | $29,020 +33.3% |
| 2022 | $1,393 | $21,770 -2.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $22,390 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $1,376 | $21,970 -0.2% |
| 2019 | $1,376 +39.9% | $22,010 +28.8% |
| 2018 | $983 | $17,090 |
| 2017 | $983 | $17,090 +28.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $13,340 +100% |
| 2015 | $663 | $6,670 +7.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $6,190 |
| 2013 | -- | $6,190 -53.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $13,190 |
| 2011 | -- | $13,190 +0.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $13,140 +100% |
| 2009 | -- | $6,570 -12.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $7,510 -50% |
| 2007 | -- | $15,030 -2.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $15,460 |
| 2005 | -- | $15,460 +7.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $14,350 |
| 2003 | $1,069 +3.6% | $14,350 +8.3% |
| 2002 | $1,032 +8.6% | $13,250 +17% |
| 2001 | $950 | $11,320 |
| 2000 | -- | $11,320 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,078/mo
Principal & interest
$1876
Property taxes
$202
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Original Thornton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10York InternationalGrades: K-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Achieve AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Trailside Academy
- Middle: Trailside Academy
- High: Academy
- District: Mapleton R-1
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Adams County
- Thornton
- 80229
- Original Thornton
- 1521 Ruth Drive
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