Free standing 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with garage. Excellent, central location in popular Midtown. Just blocks to restaurants, shops, nightlife, and Eleanor Tinsley Park. Recent upgrades include * : stainless appliances, slate flooring in the kitchen, custom bar, fresh paint, all new light fixtures and ceiling fans. Updated master bath with new vanity and tile floor. Fully fenced, large backyard with recent sod. Refrigerator, washer and dryer included. This home is move in ready! ( * Per sellers)
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
2,506 sq ftLot Size
$223Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Sarah Jones• Bamboo Realty Inc.
Bought with Sarah Brooks Stokes• Greenwood King Properties - Voss Office
Great Mid-Town location. Entertain in the Backyard with the Houston skyline as backdrop. Walking distance to downtown and theatre district and not far from Montrose Blvd. Lovely 3 bed 2.5 bath w/ garage. Recently painted interior and installed laminate and carpet (10/4/11). Ceiling fans in bedrooms and elegant living area. AC system cleaned and inspected 10/06/11. Washer, dryer, Frig. are staying. Home comes w/ 13mo buyer's Warranty. READY for move-in.
Public Records
Jul 1, 2004
Sold
*
Public Records
May 22, 2003
Sold
*
Public Records
Dec 23, 2002
Sold
*
Public Records
Apr 9, 1997
Sold
*
$24/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,406 (+3.9%)
$175,420 + $173,075
$348,495
2024
$7,126 (+5.3%)
$175,420 + $165,170
$340,590
2023
$6,766 (+0.7%)
2022
$6,722 (+0.5%)
$150,360 + $154,926
$305,286
2021
$6,690 (−7.1%)
$137,830 + $149,230
$287,060
2020
$7,203 (−0.9%)
$135,180 + $165,023
$300,203
2019
$7,270 (−1.0%)
$135,180 + $165,023
$300,203
2018
$7,340 (+4.6%)
$135,180 + $154,897
$290,077
2017
$7,019
$135,180 + $142,659
$277,839
2016
$7,025 (−0.8%)
$135,180 + $142,659
$277,839
2015
$7,085 (+53.7%)
$135,180 + $142,659
$277,839
2014
$4,610 (+0.4%)
$67,590 + $111,770
$179,360
2013
$4,590 (+80.4%)
$67,590 + $111,770
$179,360
2012
$2,544 (−40.7%)
$67,590 + $111,770
$179,360
2011
$4,292 (+188.8%)
2010
$1,486 (−41.5%)
2009
$2,541
Tax history for 1303 Ruthven St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,406 (+3.9%)
$175,420 + $173,075
$348,495
2024
$7,126 (+5.3%)
$175,420 + $165,170
$340,590
2023
$6,766 (+0.7%)
2022
$6,722 (+0.5%)
$150,360 + $154,926
$305,286
2021
$6,690 (−7.1%)
$137,830 + $149,230
$287,060
2020
$7,203 (−0.9%)
$135,180 + $165,023
$300,203
2019
$7,270 (−1.0%)
$135,180 + $165,023
$300,203
2018
$7,340 (+4.6%)
$135,180 + $154,897
$290,077
2017
$7,019
$135,180 + $142,659
$277,839
2016
$7,025 (−0.8%)
$135,180 + $142,659
$277,839
2015
$7,085 (+53.7%)
$135,180 + $142,659
$277,839
2014
$4,610 (+0.4%)
$67,590 + $111,770
$179,360
2013
$4,590 (+80.4%)
$67,590 + $111,770
$179,360
2012
$2,544 (−40.7%)
$67,590 + $111,770
$179,360
2011
$4,292 (+188.8%)
2010
$1,486 (−41.5%)
2009
$2,541
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,506 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,625
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
1233940080006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 2026.
May 2, 2003 • Final
Building pmt
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.
New construction
May 1, 2003 • Final
Electrical pmt
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.
New construction
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
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: Attached
Additional Parking, Auto Garage Door Opener
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath Features: Tub with Shower
Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Upstairs
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Breakfast Room, Den, Living/Dining Combo, Utility Room in House
Equipment
Electric Oven
Electric Range, Freestanding Range
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Utility Room in House
Electric Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Attic Fan, Ceiling Fans
Alarm System (Owned), Dryer Included, Fire/Smoke Alarm, High Ceiling, Refrigerator Included, Washer Included, Wet Bar
Floors: Carpet, Laminate, Slate, Tile
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 17 x 14
Room Type: Living Room
Features: Living/Dining Combo
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 14
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 7 x 13
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 9 x 10
Room Type: Den
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Utility
Location: In House
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Master Bath
Features: Tub w/Shower
Exterior
Building Information
Faces North
Siding: Unknown
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Defects: Seller's Disclosure Attached
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Green Space, Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Fully Fenced
Property Information
Exemptions: Homestead
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Section Num: 1
Legal Lot Description: LT 6 BLK 8 ESTATES MIRACLE OF HOPE-FOURTH WARD
Street Surface: Asphalt
Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 123-394-008-0006
Tax Amount: $4,590
Tax Year: 2013
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.55896
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA, Investor, VA
New Loan Amount: $228,400
Location
School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: GREGORY-LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: GREGORY-LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL
School High: REAGAN HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Location Information
Area: Central
Directions: From Smith go west on W. Gray St, turn right onto Wilson St, then right on Ruthven Street. Home is on the right.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 493P
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,625
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,506 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Harris County
APN: 1233940080006
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Listing Office & Agent Information
TREC License Number: 0604524
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Schools
Gregory-Lincoln Education Center
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Heights High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
7/10
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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 109° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$345,000 – $418,000
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