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.
For sale
$185,000
17 E RUTH Avenue #303, Phoenix, AZ 85020
2beds
840sqft
Est.:
Apartment
Built in 1985
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$306/mo HOA
What's special
Gated communityPool and heated spaUpdated bathrooms and kitchenBreathtaking mountain viewsNewer flooring and paintNew washer and dryer
- 12 days |
- 436 |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 18, 2026 at 01:24pm
Listed by:
Dalton Davis 480-788-8285,
Real Broker,
Kyle J. N. Bates 480-389-6281,
Real Broker
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6998004
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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: $220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $150,100
- Annual tax amount: $353
- Date on market: 3/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000-2.6%$220/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Listing removed | $189,900$226/sqft |
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| 6/19/2025 | Price change | $189,900-1.4%$226/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Price change | $192,500-1.3%$229/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $195,000-8%$232/sqft |
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| 12/21/2021 | Sold | $212,000-3.6%$252/sqft |
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| 12/11/2021 | Pending sale | $220,000$262/sqft |
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| 11/19/2021 | Contingent | $220,000$262/sqft |
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| 11/6/2021 | Listed for sale | $220,000+93.8%$262/sqft |
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| 5/10/2017 | Listing removed | $850$1/sqft |
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| 4/30/2017 | Price change | $850+13.3%$1/sqft |
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| 4/28/2017 | Listed for rent | $750+11.1%$1/sqft |
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| 8/1/2012 | Listing removed | $675$1/sqft |
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| 7/13/2012 | Price change | $675-3.6%$1/sqft |
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| 6/19/2012 | Listed for rent | $700+3.7%$1/sqft |
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| 10/13/2011 | Listing removed | $675$1/sqft |
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| 9/15/2011 | Price change | $675-6.9%$1/sqft |
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| 9/7/2011 | Price change | $725-6.5%$1/sqft |
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| 8/10/2011 | Listed for rent | $775$1/sqft |
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| 9/8/2005 | Sold | $113,500+47%$135/sqft |
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| 4/15/2003 | Sold | $77,200+114.4%$92/sqft |
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| 8/4/1997 | Sold | $36,000$43/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,323/mo
Principal & interest
$954
HOA Fees
$306
Property taxes
$63
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Mountain
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Desert View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Royal Palm Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Sunnyslope High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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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