Located close to the newly widened Highway 288, this home offers great access to the TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER, The University of Houston, downtown Houston and numerous other employment centers. The exterior of the home offers a great COVERED FRONT PORCH and COVERED BACK PATIO that are perfect for relaxing. The floor plan features 3 bedrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, den and inside utility room!
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,702 (−3.7%)
$60,944 + $66,202
$127,146
2025
$2,805 (−12.8%)
$60,944 + $71,022
$131,966
2024
$3,215 (+6.0%)
$60,944 + $92,725
$153,669
2023
$3,033 (+15.8%)
$60,944 + $89,591
$150,535
2022
$2,619 (−3.2%)
$54,173 + $64,753
$118,926
2021
$2,706 (+15.3%)
$25,394 + $90,700
$116,094
2020
$2,347 (+20.3%)
$18,283 + $79,547
$97,830
2019
$1,951 (−4.3%)
$18,283 + $62,279
$80,562
2018
$2,039 (+0.2%)
$18,283 + $62,279
$80,562
2017
$2,035 (+12.9%)
$18,283 + $62,279
$80,562
2016
$1,803 (+9.7%)
$18,283 + $62,279
$80,562
2015
$1,643 (+8.4%)
2014
$1,515 (+0.5%)
$10,157 + $48,779
$58,936
2013
$1,508 (−24.2%)
$10,157 + $48,779
$58,936
2012
$1,990 (−40.7%)
$10,157 + $48,779
$58,936
2011
$3,357 (+188.8%)
2010
$1,163 (−41.5%)
2009
$1,987
Tax history for 5542 Rue St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,702 (−3.7%)
$60,944 + $66,202
$127,146
2025
$2,805 (−12.8%)
$60,944 + $71,022
$131,966
2024
$3,215 (+6.0%)
$60,944 + $92,725
$153,669
2023
$3,033 (+15.8%)
$60,944 + $89,591
$150,535
2022
$2,619 (−3.2%)
$54,173 + $64,753
$118,926
2021
$2,706 (+15.3%)
$25,394 + $90,700
$116,094
2020
$2,347 (+20.3%)
$18,283 + $79,547
$97,830
2019
$1,951 (−4.3%)
$18,283 + $62,279
$80,562
2018
$2,039 (+0.2%)
$18,283 + $62,279
$80,562
2017
$2,035 (+12.9%)
$18,283 + $62,279
$80,562
2016
$1,803 (+9.7%)
$18,283 + $62,279
$80,562
2015
$1,643 (+8.4%)
2014
$1,515 (+0.5%)
$10,157 + $48,779
$58,936
2013
$1,508 (−24.2%)
$10,157 + $48,779
$58,936
2012
$1,990 (−40.7%)
$10,157 + $48,779
$58,936
2011
$3,357 (+188.8%)
2010
$1,163 (−41.5%)
2009
$1,987
*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
4
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,270 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1956
Sq. Ft.
1,468
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0862130000011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Aug 23, 2022 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
Oct 18, 2011 • 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
Converted Garage
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Master Bath Features: Tub with Shower
Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Downstairs
Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Den, Formal Living, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Utility Room in House
Laundry Information
Electric Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Floors: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 15
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 8 x 8
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 8 x 8
Room Type: Breakfast
Location: 1st Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 19 x 10
Room Type: Den
Location: 1st Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Siding: Brick Veneer, Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Yard Fenced
Property Information
Co-op Sale
Lot Information
Section Num: 01
Legal Lot Description: LT 11 BLK 2 CRESTMONT SEC 1
Street Surface: Concrete, Curbs
Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 086-213-000-0011
Tax Amount: $2,706
Tax Year: 2021
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.3307
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, Investor
Location
School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: MADING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL
School High: STERLING HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Location Information
Area: Southeast
Directions: From Hwy 288, go east on Reed Rd, turn right on Martin Luther King Blvd, turn right on Rue St.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 574A
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,468
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,270 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Harris County
APN: 0862130000011
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Around this home
Schools
Mading Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Thomas Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Sterling High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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, 23 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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Sun exposure
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June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$97,000 – $118,000
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