Charming with character is an understatement in describing this 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom single family home! Excellent popular location in central midtown that is just blocks to restaurants, shops, nightlife, and Eleanor Tinsley Park. Walking distance to downtown and theatre district and not far from Montrose Blvd. Enjoy a single car garage with extra storage space, a large open living / dining room, kitchen with a breakfast area, & much more!
Single-family (co-op)Property Type
2002Year Built
2,459 sq ftLot Size
$217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa Warren• Coldwell Banker Realty - Greater Northwest
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,220 (−3.4%)
$172,130 + $167,593
$339,723
2025
$7,474 (+6.4%)
$172,130 + $179,570
$351,700
2024
$7,023 (+7.2%)
$172,130 + $163,511
$335,641
2023
$6,548 (+37.1%)
$172,130 + $152,870
$325,000
2022
$4,777 (+3.9%)
2021
$4,596 (+6.8%)
2020
$4,302 (+9.0%)
2019
$3,947 (+5.3%)
2018
$3,749 (+10.2%)
2017
$3,403 (+9.9%)
2016
$3,096 (+9.7%)
2015
$2,822 (+8.5%)
2014
$2,601 (+10.5%)
$66,885 + $106,117
$173,002
2013
$2,354 (−7.5%)
$66,885 + $106,117
$173,002
2012
$2,544 (+9.3%)
$33,443 + $58,557
$92,000
2011
$2,327 (+56.6%)
2010
$1,486 (+0.3%)
2009
$1,482
Tax history for 1519 Ruthven St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,220 (−3.4%)
$172,130 + $167,593
$339,723
2025
$7,474 (+6.4%)
$172,130 + $179,570
$351,700
2024
$7,023 (+7.2%)
$172,130 + $163,511
$335,641
2023
$6,548 (+37.1%)
$172,130 + $152,870
$325,000
2022
$4,777 (+3.9%)
2021
$4,596 (+6.8%)
2020
$4,302 (+9.0%)
2019
$3,947 (+5.3%)
2018
$3,749 (+10.2%)
2017
$3,403 (+9.9%)
2016
$3,096 (+9.7%)
2015
$2,822 (+8.5%)
2014
$2,601 (+10.5%)
$66,885 + $106,117
$173,002
2013
$2,354 (−7.5%)
$66,885 + $106,117
$173,002
2012
$2,544 (+9.3%)
$33,443 + $58,557
$92,000
2011
$2,327 (+56.6%)
2010
$1,486 (+0.3%)
2009
$1,482
*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
2,459 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
1,625
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
1233940040003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Mar 28, 2003 • Final
Building pmt
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.
New construction
Mar 27, 2003 • Final
Electrical pmt
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.
Electrical
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
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: 5
Living/Dining Combo
Equipment
Freestanding Oven
Freestanding Range
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Electric
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Fire/Smoke Alarm, High Ceiling
Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 14
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 7 x 13
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 17 x 14
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Siding: Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Water District
Property Information
Co-op Sale
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,,,,,,,,
Lot Information
Section Num: 1
Legal Lot Description: LT 3 BLK 4 ESTATES MIRACLE OF HOPE-FOURTH WARD
Lot Description: Patio Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 123-394-004-0003
Tax Amount: $4,596
Tax Year: 2021
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.3307
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA, VA
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 W Gray St turn right onto Gillette St and right onto Ruthven. 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: 2,459 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Harris County
APN: 1233940040003
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
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Schools
Gregory-Lincoln Education Center
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Heights High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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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, 23 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
$336,000 – $407,000
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