Freedmens Town Historic District, located between Downtown Houston and Buffalo Bayou Park, is a historic and residential Houston neighborhood with brick-paved streets and landmark churches. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Andrews St at Wilson St, where heritage markers, pocket greens, and a calm, walkable grid set the tone. Rows of late-19th- and early-20th-century cottages and small apartment buildings sit beside the district’s signature “brick streets,” originally laid by formerly enslaved residents. The Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum anchors local history in a former church building. Nearby, the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum and the MATCH add a strong cultural current just beyond the district’s edges.
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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 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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This property is priced $898 below the rental estimate which makes this a great deal!
Asking rent
$2,200
Rental estimate
$3,098
Nearby comparable rentals
The Rental Estimate uses 0 recent nearby rental.
Sale and tax history for 1421 Ruthven St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
HARMLS #1
Aug 20, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,200
$2/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 18, 2020
Sold
*
Public Records
Mar 18, 2020
Sold
*
HARMLS #10717935
Mar 17, 2020
Sold
$245K - $280K
Feb 27, 2020
Pending
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Feb 14, 2020
Pending
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Feb 8, 2020
Listed
$273,900
$204/sq ft
+6
This light and bright, 3 bedroom home is located inside a small, gated community, just minutes from downtown. A fenced and gated front covered patio and side yard space is perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee and conveniently air a pet. Added flexibility with 2 bedrooms upstairs and master suite downstairs, or the downstairs space could be used for out of town guests! Appliances included, making this property truly turnkey! Imagine your new commute and enjoy living with the amenities of Midtown and the charm of historic Freedmen's Town. The views of downtown from the property have to be seen to be believed - it is truly on the doorstep of the city!
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
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We estimate that 1421 Ruthven St would rent between $3,098 / mo.1421 Ruthven St is located in Houston, the 77019 zipcode, and the Houston Independent School District.