Lovely 3 story English Style 4 w/ option of a 5th bedroom home in Almeda Place, just north of the Museum District. Very spacious, gleaming hardwood floors, all formals, study/media room, and a elevator. Over 4,800 square feet living space. Minutes from downtown, midtown, and the Texas Medical Center.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$121Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Gerald Womack• Womack Development & Investment Realtors
Bought with Brigeda Fitch• Womack Development & Investment Realtors
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,455 (+2.5%)
$424,325 + $131,666
$555,991
2025
$12,153 (+1.5%)
$424,325 + $118,152
$542,477
2024
$11,974 (+12.4%)
$424,325 + $118,152
$542,477
2023
$10,650 (−8.1%)
$381,893 + $118,152
$500,045
2022
$11,585 (+0.6%)
$381,893 + $118,152
$500,045
2021
$11,513 (+0.9%)
$381,893 + $112,099
$493,992
2020
$11,415
$347,947 + $106,047
$453,994
2019
$11,407 (+1.1%)
$347,947 + $101,738
$449,685
2018
$11,283 (+0.2%)
$330,974 + $95,538
$426,512
2017
$11,266
$330,974 + $95,538
$426,512
2016
$11,275 (−0.2%)
$330,974 + $95,538
$426,512
2015
$11,303 (+8.5%)
$330,974 + $95,538
$426,512
2014
$10,413 (+6.5%)
$314,001 + $73,737
$387,738
2013
$9,775 (−7.2%)
$314,001 + $73,737
$387,738
2012
$10,531 (+8.9%)
$254,595 + $110,976
$365,571
2011
$9,667 (−8.2%)
2010
$10,531 (+4.3%)
2009
$10,095
Tax history for 1917 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,455 (+2.5%)
$424,325 + $131,666
$555,991
2025
$12,153 (+1.5%)
$424,325 + $118,152
$542,477
2024
$11,974 (+12.4%)
$424,325 + $118,152
$542,477
2023
$10,650 (−8.1%)
$381,893 + $118,152
$500,045
2022
$11,585 (+0.6%)
$381,893 + $118,152
$500,045
2021
$11,513 (+0.9%)
$381,893 + $112,099
$493,992
2020
$11,415
$347,947 + $106,047
$453,994
2019
$11,407 (+1.1%)
$347,947 + $101,738
$449,685
2018
$11,283 (+0.2%)
$330,974 + $95,538
$426,512
2017
$11,266
$330,974 + $95,538
$426,512
2016
$11,275 (−0.2%)
$330,974 + $95,538
$426,512
2015
$11,303 (+8.5%)
$330,974 + $95,538
$426,512
2014
$10,413 (+6.5%)
$314,001 + $73,737
$387,738
2013
$9,775 (−7.2%)
$314,001 + $73,737
$387,738
2012
$10,531 (+8.9%)
$254,595 + $110,976
$365,571
2011
$9,667 (−8.2%)
2010
$10,531 (+4.3%)
2009
$10,095
*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
5
Baths
5.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1923
Sq. Ft.
4,885
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0521410000013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
May 3, 1991 • Final
Electrical pmt
Work on an electrical permit.
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
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: Detached
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Upstairs
Interior Features
Room Count: 10
Breakfast Room, Formal Dining, Garage Apartment, Study/Library, Utility Room in House
Equipment
Electric Oven
Electric Range, Gas Range
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Utility Room in House
Electric Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood Burning Fireplace
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric, Window Units
Other Interior Features
Drapes/Curtains/Window Cover, Elevator, Elevator Shaft
Floors: Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 18 x 15
Room Type: Dining Room
Features: Formal
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 31 x 23
Room Type: Extra Room
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 27 x 19
Room Type: Living Room
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 19 x 11
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Utility
Location: In House
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 9
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 15
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 9 Information
Dimensions: 17 x 9
Room Type: Study/Library
Room 10 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 13
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Siding: Brick & Wood, Other
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Pier & Beam
Defects: No Known Defects
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Yard, Fully Fenced
Property Information
Exemptions: Non-Exempt
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Section Num: 0
Legal Lot Description: LT 14 & W 29.5 FT OF LT 13 & E 1/2 OF LT 15 BLK 7 ALMEDA PLA
Street Surface: Concrete
Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 052-141-000-0013
Tax Amount: $9,646
Tax Year: 2009
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.6387
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional
New Loan Amount: $315,000
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 blodgett north on almeda rd to ruth turn right.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 493x
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,885
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1923
County: Harris County
APN: 0521410000013
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Listing Office & Agent Information
TREC License Number: 0500783
Around this home
Schools
MacGregor Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Cullen Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
4/10
Lamar High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 60-74% 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, 25 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
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Estimated sale price
$562,000 – $680,000
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