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Single-family (co-op)Property Type
1930Year Built
5,775 sq ftLot Size
$222Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Martin Melchor• Keller Williams Preferred
Bought with Jessica Guillory• McClain Real Estate Services
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,717 (−11.4%)
$187,425 + $67,793
$255,218
2025
$6,450 (+6.8%)
$187,425 + $100,500
$287,925
2024
$6,039 (+0.9%)
$187,425 + $86,178
$273,603
2023
$5,985 (+3.1%)
$176,400 + $104,600
$281,000
2022
$5,805 (−2.8%)
$137,813 + $112,734
$250,547
2021
$5,972 (−5.6%)
$121,275 + $134,946
$256,221
2020
$6,327 (+45.3%)
$121,275 + $130,348
$251,623
2019
$4,353 (+10.4%)
$110,250 + $61,358
$171,608
2018
$3,942 (+0.2%)
$93,713 + $55,306
$149,019
2017
$3,936
$93,713 + $55,306
$149,019
2016
$3,939 (+8.4%)
$93,713 + $55,306
$149,019
2015
$3,634 (+63.3%)
$93,713 + $55,306
$149,019
2014
$2,226 (+15.6%)
$44,100 + $38,797
$82,897
2013
$1,925 (−7.2%)
$44,100 + $38,797
$82,897
2012
$2,074 (+8.9%)
$44,100 + $27,900
$72,000
2011
$1,904 (−8.2%)
2010
$2,074 (−17.8%)
2009
$2,524
Tax history for 2422 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,717 (−11.4%)
$187,425 + $67,793
$255,218
2025
$6,450 (+6.8%)
$187,425 + $100,500
$287,925
2024
$6,039 (+0.9%)
$187,425 + $86,178
$273,603
2023
$5,985 (+3.1%)
$176,400 + $104,600
$281,000
2022
$5,805 (−2.8%)
$137,813 + $112,734
$250,547
2021
$5,972 (−5.6%)
$121,275 + $134,946
$256,221
2020
$6,327 (+45.3%)
$121,275 + $130,348
$251,623
2019
$4,353 (+10.4%)
$110,250 + $61,358
$171,608
2018
$3,942 (+0.2%)
$93,713 + $55,306
$149,019
2017
$3,936
$93,713 + $55,306
$149,019
2016
$3,939 (+8.4%)
$93,713 + $55,306
$149,019
2015
$3,634 (+63.3%)
$93,713 + $55,306
$149,019
2014
$2,226 (+15.6%)
$44,100 + $38,797
$82,897
2013
$1,925 (−7.2%)
$44,100 + $38,797
$82,897
2012
$2,074 (+8.9%)
$44,100 + $27,900
$72,000
2011
$1,904 (−8.2%)
2010
$2,074 (−17.8%)
2009
$2,524
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,775 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
1,279
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0611540000006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Sep 6, 1996 • Final
Building pmt
Remodel
Sep 5, 1996 • 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
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: Detached
Auto Garage Door Opener
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath Features: Master Bath with Tub
Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Downstairs
Interior Features
Room Count: 5
1 Living Area
Equipment
Gas Oven
Gas Range
Laundry Information
Washer Connections
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood Burning Fireplace
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans
Countertops: Tile
Floors: Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 11 x 14
Room Type: Dining Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Siding: Brick Veneer
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Pier & Beam, Slab
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Porch
Property Information
Co-op Sale
Lot Information
Section Num: 1
Legal Lot Description: LT 6 BLK 15 WASHINGTON TERRACE
Street Surface: Concrete, Curbs
Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 061-154-000-0006
Tax Amount: $3,942
Tax Year: 2018
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.6454
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA, VA
Location
School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: CULLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
School High: YATES HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Area: South
Directions: From downtown. Gray to Emancipation and take right. Emancipation to Ruth and take left. Home on the right.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 533C
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,279
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,775 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Harris County
APN: 0611540000006
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Home Information
Dwelling Type: Free Standing
Listing Office & Agent Information
List Agent Email: marty@texassolrealestate.com
Around this home
Schools
Lockhart Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Cullen Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
Yates High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ 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
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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4.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$270,000 – $327,000
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