OFF MARKET

Last listed at $479,900, SOLD ON May 2016

$596,050

Studio

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— ba

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3,101

sq ft

1608 Ruth St, Houston, TX 77004

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

6,600 sq ftLot Size

$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Richard Hill • Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

Bought with Yvonne Bonner-Holley • Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

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•Source:HARMLS #19370334

Redfin Estimate

$596,050

$116K over list price of $480K

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This home's estimate is 16.3% higher than the average sale price ($512K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$575,000
A
2 beds2 baths3,350 sq ft
2308 Blodgett St, Houston, TX 77004
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$359,000
B
2 beds2 baths2,608 sq ft
2612 Isabella St, Houston, TX 77004
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$639,900
C
3 beds2 baths3,308 sq ft
2409 Arbor St, Houston, TX 77004
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$799,900
D
3 beds2 baths4,244 sq ft
1409 Wentworth St, Houston, TX 77004
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$525,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
2205 Rosewood St, Houston, TX 77004
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$175,000
F
2 beds1 bath2,800 sq ft
2504 Truxillo St, Houston, TX 77004

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$559,752

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Market trends in 77004, TX

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.8%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$410K

$93 MoM

Avg. days on market

63d

9 days MoM

Recently sold homes

102

11 MoM

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Sale history for 1608 Ruth St

* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,569 (+9.0%)

$465,850 + $184,503

$650,353

2024

$13,361 (+2.1%)

$465,850 + $139,420

$605,270

2023

$13,083 (−4.7%)

$465,850 + $148,434

$614,284

2022

$13,732 (+4.8%)

$465,850 + $126,834

$592,684

2021

$13,099 (−7.3%)

$423,500 + $138,546

$562,046

2020

$14,132 (+11.1%)

$423,500 + $138,546

$562,046

2019

$12,722 (−2.6%)

$363,000 + $138,546

$501,546

2018

$13,059 (+0.2%)

$363,000 + $130,624

$493,624

2017

$13,038 (+11.7%)

$363,000 + $130,624

$493,624

2016

$11,672 (+9.7%)

$363,000 + $130,624

$493,624

2015

$10,638 (+8.6%)

2014

$9,800 (+6.8%)

$254,100 + $110,823

$364,923

2013

$9,180 (+2.1%)

$254,100 + $110,823

$364,923

2012

$8,991 (−38.3%)

$223,850 + $121,433

$345,283

2011

$14,560 (+169.6%)

2010

$5,401 (−37.3%)

2009

$8,619

Tax history for 1608 Ruth St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,569 (+9.0%)

$465,850 + $184,503

$650,353

2024

$13,361 (+2.1%)

$465,850 + $139,420

$605,270

2023

$13,083 (−4.7%)

$465,850 + $148,434

$614,284

2022

$13,732 (+4.8%)

$465,850 + $126,834

$592,684

2021

$13,099 (−7.3%)

$423,500 + $138,546

$562,046

2020

$14,132 (+11.1%)

$423,500 + $138,546

$562,046

2019

$12,722 (−2.6%)

$363,000 + $138,546

$501,546

2018

$13,059 (+0.2%)

$363,000 + $130,624

$493,624

2017

$13,038 (+11.7%)

$363,000 + $130,624

$493,624

2016

$11,672 (+9.7%)

$363,000 + $130,624

$493,624

2015

$10,638 (+8.6%)

2014

$9,800 (+6.8%)

$254,100 + $110,823

$364,923

2013

$9,180 (+2.1%)

$254,100 + $110,823

$364,923

2012

$8,991 (−38.3%)

$223,850 + $121,433

$345,283

2011

$14,560 (+169.6%)

2010

$5,401 (−37.3%)

2009

$8,619

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,600 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1930

Sq. Ft.

3,101

Year built

1930

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Harris County

APN

0521400000003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.

Oct 13, 2017 • Final

Plumbing pmt

Perform a gas test for a residential plumbing system.

Gas

Plumbing

May 19, 2017 • Final

Electrical pmt

Perform residential electrical work on two units.

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.

Property details

Interior

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Space Heater
Cooling System: Window Units

Multi-Family Information
Owner's Operating Expenses: Other
Tenancy Type: Month to Month

Unit 1 Information
Unit Type: 2 Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13X12
Kitchen Dimensions: 12X8
Living Room Dimensions: 18X12
# of Units: 2

Exterior

Building Information
Faces North
Siding: Brick & Wood
Roof: Composition
Defects: No Known Defects

Property Information
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,,,,,,,,

Lot Information
Section Num: 0
Legal Lot Description: TRS 3 & 4A BLK 6 ALMEDA PLACE

Financial

Tax Information
Tax ID #: 052-140-000-0003
Tax Amount: $10,638
Tax Year: 2015
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.65016

Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional

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: South
Directions: Almeda to Ruth, turn right go 2 blocks, house on left.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 493X

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,101
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,600 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Harris County
APN: 0521400000003

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease

Listing Office & Agent Information
TREC License Number: 0489583

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 • 3.0mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

4/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 19-29% 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

Houston, TX • 77004

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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

$567,000 – $686,000

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Home values near 1608 Ruth St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1602 Ruth Street, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3482 Sq. Ft.	$866,540
1605 Ruth Street, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1918 Sq. Ft.	$775,021

Address	Redfin Estimate
1618 Ruth Street, Houston, TX 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1757 Sq. Ft.	$515,860
1615 Ruth Street, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2363 Sq. Ft.	$461,962

Address	Redfin Estimate
1612 Ruth Street, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1966 Sq. Ft.	$475,917
1601 Ruth Street, Houston, TX 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1959 Sq. Ft.	$601,516

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