Location, location, location! Medical Center. Museum District. Hermann Park. Spacious duplex freshly updated with a modern look inside and ready for immediate move in or turnkey rental property. Or rent while you draw up plans for a grand new home, tear down to build 3 to 4 town homes. Hard corner of Ruth and Jackson Streets. Lot dimensions - 62.5x105x60x105. Selling as-is, no repairs will be made
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,553 (+9.1%)
$464,406 + $140,594
$605,000
2024
$12,423 (+7.6%)
2023
$11,545 (+8.3%)
$464,406 + $77,669
$542,075
2022
$10,658 (−1.8%)
$459,900 + $100
$460,000
2021
$10,851 (−7.3%)
$422,188 + $43,382
$465,570
2020
$11,706 (+13.9%)
$422,188 + $43,382
$465,570
2019
$10,280 (+7.2%)
$361,875 + $43,382
$405,257
2018
$9,593 (+10.2%)
2017
$8,707 (+9.9%)
2016
$7,922 (+9.7%)
2015
$7,219 (+8.5%)
2014
$6,651 (+10.5%)
$253,313 + $13,023
$266,336
2013
$6,020 (+1.0%)
$253,313 + $13,023
$266,336
2012
$5,963 (+8.9%)
$223,156 + $1,995
$225,151
2011
$5,474 (+50.6%)
2010
$3,634 (+7.4%)
2009
$3,383
Tax history for 1701 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,553 (+9.1%)
$464,406 + $140,594
$605,000
2024
$12,423 (+7.6%)
2023
$11,545 (+8.3%)
$464,406 + $77,669
$542,075
2022
$10,658 (−1.8%)
$459,900 + $100
$460,000
2021
$10,851 (−7.3%)
$422,188 + $43,382
$465,570
2020
$11,706 (+13.9%)
$422,188 + $43,382
$465,570
2019
$10,280 (+7.2%)
$361,875 + $43,382
$405,257
2018
$9,593 (+10.2%)
2017
$8,707 (+9.9%)
2016
$7,922 (+9.7%)
2015
$7,219 (+8.5%)
2014
$6,651 (+10.5%)
$253,313 + $13,023
$266,336
2013
$6,020 (+1.0%)
$253,313 + $13,023
$266,336
2012
$5,963 (+8.9%)
$223,156 + $1,995
$225,151
2011
$5,474 (+50.6%)
2010
$3,634 (+7.4%)
2009
$3,383
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,562 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
2,610
Year built
1930
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Harris County
APN
0521420000008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Jul 7, 2020 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
Jul 6, 2020 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
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
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Interior Features
Room Count: 4
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 15 x 14
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 15 x 14
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Siding: Brick Veneer, Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Pier & Beam
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Lot Information
Section Num: 1
Legal Lot Description: LT 8 & TR 9A BLK 8 ALMEDA PLACE
Lot Description: Corner
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 052-142-000-0008
Tax Amount: $11,810
Tax Year: 2020
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.5366
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: From 59 N take Main St exit, Left on Rosedale, Left on Jackson. Property is at the corner of Jackson and Ruth.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 493X
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,610
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,562 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Harris County
APN: 0521420000008
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
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Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
MacGregor Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Cullen Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
4/10
Lamar High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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
$532,000 – $644,000
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