Google street view image for 521 Ruth St, Baytown, TX 77520

Off Market Sep 1997 for $66K

$204,328

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $460/mo

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2 ba

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1,762

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521 Ruth St, Baytown, TX 77520

About this home

521 Ruth St is a 1,762 square foot house on a 10,000 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 04, 1997 for $66,500. Based on Redfin's Baytown data, we estimate the home's value is $204,328.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

10,000 sq ftLot Size

$116Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$204,328

$138K since sold in September 1997$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 20.4% higher than the average sale price ($170K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$218,500
A
3 beds2 baths1,796 sq ft
1006 S Shepherd Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$185,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,484 sq ft
511 Pearl St, Baytown, TX 77520
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$89,900
C
3 beds2 baths1,956 sq ft
1030 N 1st St, Baytown, TX 77520
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$169,999
D
3 beds2 baths1,767 sq ft
512 E Gulf St, Baytown, TX 77520
SOLD OCT 7, 2025
$205,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,845 sq ft
100 Harvey Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$150,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft
1310 N Commerce St, Baytown, TX 77520

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$187,515

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$3,181/mo

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Market trends in 77520, TX

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.4%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$203K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

53d

9 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 521 Ruth St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,336 (+6.8%)

$75,000 + $170,190

$245,190

2025

$5,932 (+0.3%)

$75,000 + $154,546

$229,546

2024

$5,915 (+0.8%)

$75,000 + $154,546

$229,546

2023

$5,868 (+8.2%)

$75,000 + $155,335

$230,335

2022

$5,426 (+15.5%)

$48,000 + $146,669

$194,669

2021

$4,698 (+22.6%)

$48,000 + $110,182

$158,182

2020

$3,833 (−1.1%)

$48,000 + $81,026

$129,026

2019

$3,875 (+5.1%)

$48,000 + $81,026

$129,026

2018

$3,687 (+6.8%)

$48,000 + $69,832

$117,832

2017

$3,452 (+47.1%)

$48,000 + $61,961

$109,961

2016

$2,347 (+4.5%)

$48,000 + $61,961

$109,961

2015

$2,247 (+15.6%)

$30,000 + $44,904

$74,904

2014

$1,944 (−1.9%)

$30,000 + $31,711

$61,711

2013

$1,982 (−8.3%)

$30,000 + $31,711

$61,711

2012

$2,161 (+7.2%)

$30,000 + $33,830

$63,830

2011

$2,017 (+3.4%)

2010

$1,951 (+0.1%)

2009

$1,948

Tax history for 521 Ruth St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,336 (+6.8%)

$75,000 + $170,190

$245,190

2025

$5,932 (+0.3%)

$75,000 + $154,546

$229,546

2024

$5,915 (+0.8%)

$75,000 + $154,546

$229,546

2023

$5,868 (+8.2%)

$75,000 + $155,335

$230,335

2022

$5,426 (+15.5%)

$48,000 + $146,669

$194,669

2021

$4,698 (+22.6%)

$48,000 + $110,182

$158,182

2020

$3,833 (−1.1%)

$48,000 + $81,026

$129,026

2019

$3,875 (+5.1%)

$48,000 + $81,026

$129,026

2018

$3,687 (+6.8%)

$48,000 + $69,832

$117,832

2017

$3,452 (+47.1%)

$48,000 + $61,961

$109,961

2016

$2,347 (+4.5%)

$48,000 + $61,961

$109,961

2015

$2,247 (+15.6%)

$30,000 + $44,904

$74,904

2014

$1,944 (−1.9%)

$30,000 + $31,711

$61,711

2013

$1,982 (−8.3%)

$30,000 + $31,711

$61,711

2012

$2,161 (+7.2%)

$30,000 + $33,830

$63,830

2011

$2,017 (+3.4%)

2010

$1,951 (+0.1%)

2009

$1,948

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

Mixed Residential District

The purpose of the Mixed Residential (MR) district is to provide for residential areas that offer a mix of housing types and densities. New development will have higher densities per acre than other areas of the city, typically ranging from 8 to 15 dwelling units per acre, or lower, depending on the housing type.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Educational / school
Golf related
Park & open space

Mar 30, 2015 • Final

Legacy building - plumbing - residential

Install a gas piping system with no openings.

Gas

Apr 9, 2014 • Final

Legacy building - electrical residential

Electrical

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Central

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame Concrete Block/Brick
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: ARON
Living Sq. Ft: 1,762
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,340
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,976
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,762
Building Sq. Ft: 2,242
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LTS 5 & 6 BLK 11 ARON

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,000
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 11
Water District: HARRIS CO FLOOD CNTRL
Municipality Type: 051
Municipality Name: BAYTOWN
Acres: 0.2296
County Use Description: RES IMPRVD TABLE VAL
State Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY

Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Primary

Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Available
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: HARRIS COUNTY

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,762
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Harris County
APN: 0630910110005

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Ashbel Smith Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

3/10

Horace Mann Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

3/10

Lee High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

9/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 110° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years

9/10 Wind Factor

99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Baytown, TX • 77520

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$195,000 – $235,000

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Home values near 521 Ruth St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
500 Ruth St, Baytown, TX 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2288 Sq. Ft.	$270,099
504 Ruth St, Baytown, TX 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 786 Sq. Ft.	$82,172

Address	Redfin Estimate
508 Ruth St, Baytown, TX 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$97,920
506 Ruth St, Baytown, TX 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 788 Sq. Ft.	$102,741

Address	Redfin Estimate
514 Ruth St, Baytown, TX 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 774 Sq. Ft.	$104,310
505 Ruth St, Baytown, TX 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2144 Sq. Ft.	$193,966

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Sale history for 521 Ruth St

Tax history for 521 Ruth St

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