17 Ruth Drive, Lenah Valley, TAS 7008 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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17 Ruth Drive
Lenah Valley TAS 7008

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 4
Floor area: 224m2
Land area: 719m2
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Property Details for 17 Ruth Dr, Lenah Valley

17 Ruth Dr, Lenah Valley is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1990. The property has a land size of 719m2 and floor size of 224m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2021.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1990
Floor Size
224m2
Land Size
719m2
Local Government
Hobart
Lot/Plan
30/25772

Last Listing description (March 2021)

This extensive (220m2 or 23,7sq approx.) family home, offers a massive amount of living room for a large family or the extended family where a separate self-contained space can be created older loved ones who need care and security within the family but still want their own independence. Or where you can use the potential generous two-bedroom flat to generate an income for you.

Set high up and well back from the street this imposing home offers significant accommodation over two levels. The upper level offers a spacious open plan lounge and dining that has extensive sunny views across the suburbs to the sparkling waters of the Derwent River. The compact Blackwood kitchen has plenty of bench and cupboard space, including a pantry. All three bedrooms on this level are doubles, with built-in robes and the main has an ensuite, plus the family bathroom has a bath and separate shower, the toilet is also separate.
The ground floor level offers extensive accommodation, consisting of two large bedrooms, and a very generous (4.8m X 5.2m Approximatley) family room that could be easily developed further, perhaps with a kitchenette, thus creating a fully self-contained unit, with a separate entrance, perfect for an elder relative or as an income earner. The large single lockup garage offers plenty of space for a workshop area plus there is generous floor-to-ceiling storage cupboards, plus there is also an additional storage space with a concrete floor under the house.

The rambling rear yard offers great space for pets, at the bottom of the garden there is a rustic two-tier deck, just bring the garden setting and enjoy the sun and the views.
The large concrete driveway/apron at the front of the home provides significant off-street parking for several vehicles.
This large five-bedroom home offers so much potential for the large family or for the development of an income. What would it cost, just to replace the existing building, let alone buying the land and going through all the council hoops.
Inspections are ONLY by appointment, please call Debbie to arrange yours and remember if size and potential is important you, an inspection will not disappoint.

Property History for 17 Ruth Dr, Lenah Valley, TAS 7008

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$770,000
27 Feb 2021
  • 27 Feb 2021
    Sold for $770,000
  • 25 Feb 2021
    Listed for Sale Offers Over $765,000
  • 24 Sep 1998
    Sold for $176,500
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About Lenah Valley 7008

The size of Lenah Valley is approximately 8.4 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 3.3% of total area. The population of Lenah Valley in 2016 was 5940 people. By 2021 the population was 6522 showing a population growth of 9.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Lenah Valley is 30-39 years. Households in Lenah Valley are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Lenah Valley work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 72.50% of the homes in Lenah Valley were owner-occupied compared with 74.00% in 2016.

Lenah Valley has 3,129 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Lenah Valley have seen a 31.33% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 30.97% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Lenah Valley is $829,483 while the median value for Units is $573,121.
  • Houses have a median rent of $620 while Units have a median rent of $490.
There are currently 21 properties listed for sale, and 1 property listed for rent in Lenah valley on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 100 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Lenah valley.

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