Location Location Location!!! Home is in walking distance to both U of Houston or TSU. This home was recently renovated. Seller has installed a new Roof, A/C unit & Furnace, Electrical and Plumbing in 2021. Live here comfortably, accommodate for Airbnb and/or use for 2nd home. Again, this property is centrally located near everything. Home offers a game, living and dining room for great gatherings. Huge backyard (not photographed) offers great potential to build. This one will not disappoint those looking for a great investment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,150 sq ftLot Size
$237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Melissa Walters• The MW Realty Group
Listed by Christine Dillon• The MW Realty Group
Bought with Devoun Rushing• Christopher Dynasty International Realty
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,229 (−1.7%)
$157,950 + $75,450
$233,400
2025
$5,321 (−5.8%)
$157,950 + $79,561
$237,511
2024
$5,647 (+23.7%)
$157,950 + $97,887
$255,837
2023
$4,567 (+3.7%)
$139,725 + $74,709
$214,434
2022
$4,402 (+33.6%)
$103,275 + $86,725
$190,000
2021
$3,295 (−5.4%)
$85,050 + $56,335
$141,385
2020
$3,483 (+7.6%)
$85,050 + $53,464
$138,514
2019
$3,238 (+5.5%)
2018
$3,070 (+10.2%)
2017
$2,786 (+9.9%)
2016
$2,535 (+9.7%)
2015
$2,310 (+8.6%)
2014
$2,128 (+5.1%)
$48,600 + $30,654
$79,254
2013
$2,026 (−7.2%)
$48,600 + $30,654
$79,254
2012
$2,182 (+2.7%)
$48,600 + $27,149
$75,749
2011
$2,124 (−8.2%)
2010
$2,314 (+78.8%)
2009
$1,294
Tax history for 3524 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,229 (−1.7%)
$157,950 + $75,450
$233,400
2025
$5,321 (−5.8%)
$157,950 + $79,561
$237,511
2024
$5,647 (+23.7%)
$157,950 + $97,887
$255,837
2023
$4,567 (+3.7%)
$139,725 + $74,709
$214,434
2022
$4,402 (+33.6%)
$103,275 + $86,725
$190,000
2021
$3,295 (−5.4%)
$85,050 + $56,335
$141,385
2020
$3,483 (+7.6%)
$85,050 + $53,464
$138,514
2019
$3,238 (+5.5%)
2018
$3,070 (+10.2%)
2017
$2,786 (+9.9%)
2016
$2,535 (+9.7%)
2015
$2,310 (+8.6%)
2014
$2,128 (+5.1%)
$48,600 + $30,654
$79,254
2013
$2,026 (−7.2%)
$48,600 + $30,654
$79,254
2012
$2,182 (+2.7%)
$48,600 + $27,149
$75,749
2011
$2,124 (−8.2%)
2010
$2,314 (+78.8%)
2009
$1,294
*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
6,150 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,044
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0740170020007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Oct 15, 2020 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
Jan 17, 1996 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Perform a gas pressure test for a residential plumbing system.
Gas
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
Garage Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Game Room
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 15x14
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 15x14
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 12x11
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 11x11
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 9x9
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Possible: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Tub Shower, Kitchen/Dining Combo
Room Information
Rooms Total: 5
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1044.0
Construction Materials: Brick, Cement Siding
Year Built: 1950
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fully Fenced, Fence
Fencing: Back Yard
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Foundation Details: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier
Living Area: 1,044
Lot Information
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Area: 6150.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.1412
Lot Features: Subdivision
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,483
Tax Year: 2020
Lease Information
Yes
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
Elementary School: LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School District: 27 - Houston
Middle Or Junior School: CULLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
High School District: 27 - Houston
High School: YATES HIGH SCHOOL
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,044
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,150 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Harris County
APN: 0740170020007
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: Owner Is Listing Agent, Seller Disclosure
Around this home
Schools
Lockhart Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Cullen Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
Yates High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 69-77% 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
$236,000 – $286,000
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