Picturesque brick home will please the heart; with wood floors recent HVAC, refrigerator, water heater, gas stove, carpet. this cottage feeling home with charming kit:glass cabinet doors & custom builtins in the breakfast rm. secondary bedrooms being used as office and storage room; plus a true garage with a private rear yard on a corner Winsome location close to Downtown, Medical Center. Value plus character-story book qualities. Enjoy 2019 in a new address, Sip coffee and entertain the family.
Single-family (co-op)Property Type
1940Year Built
5,250 sq ftLot Size
$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Betty Bezemer• Keller Williams Memorial
Bought with Robert Mark Maniha• John Daugherty, Realtors
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,551 (−14.8%)
$178,500 + $24,653
$203,153
2025
$5,343 (+1.9%)
$178,500 + $59,990
$238,490
2024
$5,245 (+9.7%)
$178,500 + $59,123
$237,623
2023
$4,779 (−3.8%)
2022
$4,970 (+9.4%)
2021
$4,545 (−7.4%)
$115,500 + $79,500
$195,000
2020
$4,907 (+18.2%)
$115,500 + $79,638
$195,138
2019
$4,150 (+10.5%)
$105,000 + $58,589
$163,589
2018
$3,757 (+0.2%)
$89,250 + $52,752
$142,002
2017
$3,751
$89,250 + $52,752
$142,002
2016
$3,753 (+8.4%)
$89,250 + $52,752
$142,002
2015
$3,463 (+65.2%)
$89,250 + $52,752
$142,002
2014
$2,096 (+0.4%)
$42,000 + $36,064
$78,064
2013
$2,087 (−7.2%)
$42,000 + $36,064
$78,064
2012
$2,249 (+5.7%)
$42,000 + $36,064
$78,064
2011
$2,128 (+52.8%)
2010
$1,392 (−0.6%)
2009
$1,401
Tax history for 2718 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,551 (−14.8%)
$178,500 + $24,653
$203,153
2025
$5,343 (+1.9%)
$178,500 + $59,990
$238,490
2024
$5,245 (+9.7%)
$178,500 + $59,123
$237,623
2023
$4,779 (−3.8%)
2022
$4,970 (+9.4%)
2021
$4,545 (−7.4%)
$115,500 + $79,500
$195,000
2020
$4,907 (+18.2%)
$115,500 + $79,638
$195,138
2019
$4,150 (+10.5%)
$105,000 + $58,589
$163,589
2018
$3,757 (+0.2%)
$89,250 + $52,752
$142,002
2017
$3,751
$89,250 + $52,752
$142,002
2016
$3,753 (+8.4%)
$89,250 + $52,752
$142,002
2015
$3,463 (+65.2%)
$89,250 + $52,752
$142,002
2014
$2,096 (+0.4%)
$42,000 + $36,064
$78,064
2013
$2,087 (−7.2%)
$42,000 + $36,064
$78,064
2012
$2,249 (+5.7%)
$42,000 + $36,064
$78,064
2011
$2,128 (+52.8%)
2010
$1,392 (−0.6%)
2009
$1,401
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
1,312
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0611600240011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Mar 17, 2022 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
Oct 19, 2012 • 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
Additional Parking, Double-Wide Driveway
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Master Bath Features: Tub with Shower
Bedroom Information
2 Bedrooms Downstairs, All Bedrooms Downstairs, Master Bedroom on 1st Floor
Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Formal Dining, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living Area - 1st Floor
Equipment
Freestanding Oven, Gas Oven
Freestanding Range, Gas Range
Laundry Information
Electric Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gas Connections
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ration > 13, Other Insulation, North/South Exposure, Other Energy Features
Drapes/Curtains/Window Cover, Fire/Smoke Alarm, Refrigerator Included
Countertops: laminate finish
Floors: Brick, Carpet, Tile, Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 6
Room Type: Master Bath
Location: 1st Floor
Features: Tub w/Shower
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 24
Room Type: Dining Room
Location: 1st Floor
Features: Formal
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 20
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor
Features: Kitchen/Dining Combo
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 24
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Faces North
Siding: Brick & Wood, Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Pier & Beam
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Partially Fenced, Porch
Property Information
Co-op Sale
Exemptions: NONE
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Section Num: 0
Legal Lot Description: LT 11 BLK 24 WASHINGTON TERRACE
Street Surface: Concrete, Curbs
Lot Description: Corner
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 061-160-024-0011
Tax Amount: $3,587
Tax Year: 2018
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.6414
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 610 S, merge onto I-69 N via exit 8A towards Downtown, exit main st. Left on main st, Right at wheeler st, Right on Melano st, Right on Ruth and the house is on the corner.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 533C
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,312
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Harris County
APN: 0611600240011
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: THEBEZ@KW.COM
Around this home
Schools
Lockhart Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Cullen Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
4/10
Yates High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 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, 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
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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Estimated sale price
$252,000 – $305,000
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