Are you creative and open to possibilities? If so, you will enjoy exploring your options with this 1930s traditional style home! YOU have an opportunity to decide between restoring the beauty to this property or utilizing the land for potential development concepts. Located within the Museum District - near Downtown Houston, Hermann Park, The Medical Center, The University of Houston and Texas Southern University. Walking distance from local eateries, eclectic community shops, and Emancipation Park! * Please see Virtual Tour Link * Your new home is on the corner of LaBranch and Ruth Street - inside the 610 loop, near 59 and 288!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
6,200 sq ftLot Size
$302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Veronique Shipley• Pecan Classic Realty
Bought with Veronique Shipley• Pecan Classic Realty
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,783 (+65.5%)
$142,400 + $428,194
$570,594
2024
$7,726 (+179.0%)
$142,400 + $207,600
$350,000
2023
$2,769 (−73.9%)
$130,000
2022
$10,588 (+3.6%)
$450,450 + $6,550
$457,000
2021
$10,221 (−2.8%)
$409,500 + $29,052
$438,552
2020
$10,512 (+9.0%)
2019
$9,640 (−1.4%)
$351,000 + $29,052
$380,052
2018
$9,782 (+10.2%)
2017
$8,879 (+9.9%)
2016
$8,078 (+9.7%)
2015
$7,362 (+8.6%)
2014
$6,782 (+10.5%)
$245,700 + $10,805
$256,505
2013
$6,139 (+0.6%)
$245,700 + $10,805
$256,505
2012
$6,102 (−38.3%)
$216,450 + $13,148
$229,598
2011
$9,882 (+169.6%)
2010
$3,666 (+7.4%)
2009
$3,412
Tax history for 1501 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,783 (+65.5%)
$142,400 + $428,194
$570,594
2024
$7,726 (+179.0%)
$142,400 + $207,600
$350,000
2023
$2,769 (−73.9%)
$130,000
2022
$10,588 (+3.6%)
$450,450 + $6,550
$457,000
2021
$10,221 (−2.8%)
$409,500 + $29,052
$438,552
2020
$10,512 (+9.0%)
2019
$9,640 (−1.4%)
$351,000 + $29,052
$380,052
2018
$9,782 (+10.2%)
2017
$8,879 (+9.9%)
2016
$8,078 (+9.7%)
2015
$7,362 (+8.6%)
2014
$6,782 (+10.5%)
$245,700 + $10,805
$256,505
2013
$6,139 (+0.6%)
$245,700 + $10,805
$256,505
2012
$6,102 (−38.3%)
$216,450 + $13,148
$229,598
2011
$9,882 (+169.6%)
2010
$3,666 (+7.4%)
2009
$3,412
*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
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
2,277
Year built
2023
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0521480100001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Apr 29, 2024 • Final
Electrical pmt
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.
Electrical
Apr 25, 2024 • Final
Building 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
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom on 1st Floor
Interior Features
Room Count: 0
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Window Units
Other Interior Features
Floors: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Siding: Brick Veneer, Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Yard, Partially Fenced
Property Information
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,,,,,,,,
Lot Information
Section Num: 1236
Legal Lot Description: TRS 5A & 6A BLK 10 ALMEDA PLACE
Street Surface: Concrete
Lot Description: Corner
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 052-144-000-0016
Tax Amount: $10,512
Tax Year: 2020
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.5144
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA
Location
School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: MACGREGOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: CULLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
School High: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Location Information
Area: Southwest
Directions: Traveling from 288 - Exit Southmore/Blodgett - Turn on Almeda Road - Turn on Ruth Street - Property will intersect with LaBranch Street and be located on the corner.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 493X
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,277
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2023
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Harris County
APN: 0521480100001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Around this home
Schools
MacGregor Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Cullen Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
4/10
Lamar High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance 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
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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Estimated sale price
$514,000 – $622,000
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