Welcome to 1203 Ruell St! This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a fantastic opportunity for homeowners and investors alike. Featuring an automatic driveway gate for added privacy and convenience, the property offers a functional layout with plenty of potential. Both bathrooms have been beautifully renovated, providing modern updates and a fresh look. With a little fresh paint and some finishing touches, this home can truly shine! Whether you're searching for your next residence or an investment opportunity, this property is ready for your personal touch.
Meadowbrook-Allendale, located between I-45 and Hobby Airport, is a residential and industrial Houston neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and warehouse-lined corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Gulf Freeway frontage near Bellfort Ave, where auto shops, taquerias, and small storefronts set a working-day rhythm. Postwar brick homes and broad lots define the interior blocks, while rail and freight routes shape the edges. Sims Bayou Greenway brings a long, linear ribbon of trails and waterway scenery. Nearby, the 1940 Air Terminal Museum and the Orange Show’s Smither Park add offbeat cultural texture. Gulfgate Center anchors everyday errands with a classic Houston shopping-plaza feel.
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Market insights
1203 Ruell St · $210,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$210,000
Median sale price in this area is $323,936. (54% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
All bedrooms located on the main level
Main-level primary bedroom
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor, approximately 18 x 15
Bedroom on the first floor, approximately 12 x 12
Bedroom on the first floor, approximately 11 x 10
Bedroom on the first floor, approximately 12 x 10
Total of 4 rooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Electric oven
Free-standing range
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric and gas)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Subdivision lot
Security gate
Home design
Residential property
Single-story (main-level primary and all bedrooms down)
Parking
Electric gate access
Security
Security gate
Construction
Built in 1952
Brick, cement siding, and wood siding exterior
Slab foundation
Composition roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Attn Buyer's looking for that great starter home to call your own, priced to sell quickly. This 3 bedroom, possibly 4 bedroom 1 bath home. Located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access off 225. Home is Move in ready with a minor updates. Call today and schedule your appt.
HARMLS #15286718
Nov 24, 2018
Listing Removed
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Nov 1, 2018
Listed
$119,900
$95/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 18, 2017
Sold
*
Public Records
May 20, 2013
Sold
*
HARMLS #83539106
Feb 25, 2013
Listing Removed
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Feb 22, 2013
Sold
$40K - $50K
Jan 31, 2013
Pending
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Jan 18, 2013
Listed
$40,000
$32/sq ft
HARMLS #59272071
Jan 1, 2011
Listing Removed
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Feb 22, 2010
Listed
$69,500
$55/sq ft
HARMLS #59581083
Feb 3, 2010
Listing Removed
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Oct 2, 2009
Listed
$72,500
$57/sq ft
HARMLS #9168604
Sep 30, 2009
Listing Removed
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May 14, 2009
Listed
$79,900
$63/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 2, 1988
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,886 (+5.4%)
$66,000 + $116,853
$182,853
2025
$3,686 (+1.4%)
$66,000 + $107,428
$173,428
2024
$3,633 (−1.0%)
$56,100 + $117,538
$173,638
2023
$3,670 (+3.3%)
$46,200 + $135,947
$182,147
2022
$3,553 (+15.4%)
$46,200 + $115,142
$161,342
2021
$3,080 (+9.1%)
$23,100 + $109,031
$132,131
2020
$2,822 (+11.0%)
$23,100 + $94,496
$117,596
2019
$2,543 (+5.9%)
$23,100 + $81,900
$105,000
2018
$2,401 (+0.2%)
$21,450 + $73,450
$94,900
2017
$2,398 (+5.1%)
$21,450 + $73,450
$94,900
2016
$2,282 (−0.3%)
$21,450 + $73,450
$94,900
2015
$2,288 (+9.2%)
$21,450 + $68,811
$90,261
2014
$2,095 (+8.9%)
$21,450 + $60,050
$81,500
2013
$1,923 (−10.6%)
$21,450 + $60,050
$81,500
2012
$2,151 (+9.3%)
$21,450 + $53,713
$75,163
2011
$1,967 (−8.5%)
2010
$2,151 (+54.9%)
2009
$1,389
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,265
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,265
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0771770280007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Apr 17, 2013 • Final
Electrical pmt
Perform residential electrical work.
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.
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
6 days above 109° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 1203 Ruell St
$209,646
$354 under list price of $210K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $170K to $219K.