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About this home
PRIME MUSEUM DISTRICT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Unlock the income potential of this versatile duplex with private guest house in one of Houston's most desirable locations! Just 2.4 miles from the Texas Medical Center and minutes from Hermann Park, NRG Stadium, Toyota Center, dining, and entertainment. This Property features two spacious, two-story residences: Unit 1 offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths; Unit 2 features 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Unit 3 is a private 1-bedroom guesthouse, 1-bath guest house with separate entry. Remodeled in 2020–2021 with a 2020 roof, dual-zone Carrier HVAC, smart controls, and appliances included. Smart locks, 6+ security cameras, floodlights, and monitored alarms add convenience. INVESTORS TAKE NOTICE! Three distinct living spaces offer multiple rental income opportunities, flexible leasing strategies, and long-term investment potential. Secure your foothold in Houston's Museum District—schedule your private tour today!
The Museum District, located between Hermann Park and Midtown, is a cultural and residential Houston neighborhood with tree-lined boulevards and museum-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Montrose Blvd at Bissonnet St, where gallery façades, café patios, and campus greens set a polished, walkable rhythm. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science anchor daily life with rotating exhibitions and landmark architecture. Early-20th-century bungalows and stately brick apartments sit beside sleek mid-rises. McGovern Centennial Gardens and the park’s trails shape an outdoors-forward routine. METRORail stops stitch the district to downtown and the Texas Medical Center.
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Offer insights
1909 Ruth St · $695,000
$696K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $696K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 58 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.1%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Granite and quartz counters
Window treatments
Ceiling fans
Programmable thermostat
Accessible full bath, bedroom, and common area
Accessible electrical and environmental controls
Low-emissivity and storm windows
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms total: 4 in Unit 1 and 2 in Unit 2
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
ENERGY STAR qualified appliances
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer hookups
Flooring
Laminate, tile, carpet, and hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central, electric, zoned heating
Central, electric, zoned cooling
Exterior features
Private entrance
Patio
Partial fencing
Near public transit
Home design
Residential income property
North-facing
Parking
Electric gate
Electric vehicle charging station
Security
Security gate
Owned security system
Fire alarm
Construction
Built in 1945
Cement siding, stone, and wood siding
Composition roof
Utilities
Electricity available
Water available
Electricity and solar
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Perform residential repairs according to the 2012 International Residential Code specification list.
Remodel
Apr 7, 2010 • Final
Building pmt
Perform residential repairs.
Remodel
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.
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 62-76% 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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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1909 Ruth St
$687,709
$7,291 under list price of $695K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $428K to $750K.