Motivated Sellers! Don't miss this unique Townhome with 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, oversize Patio, Balcony, 2-Car Garage, only minutes from Downtown, the Theater District, top restaurants, sports venues, Buffalo Bayou Park, POST Houston and the Medical Center. Experience the best of Midtown in this rare corner-unit townhome offering privacy, space, and unbeatable walkability. Abundant natural light, and a flexible layout make this home ideal for entertaining, working from home, or creating a dedicated office or small business space. Enjoy a private low-maintenance yard perfect for relaxing, gardening, entertaining, or pets—an uncommon find in the heart of the city. The private 2-Car Garage provides exceptional convenience and can accommodate larger vehicles - rare for Midtown living. Whether you’re a downtown professional, foodie, sports fan, outdoor enthusiast, or seeking a unique live/work opportunity, this move-in ready Midtown gem offers a lifestyle unlike any other! Make it yours!
Fourth Ward, located between Downtown Houston and Montrose, is a historic and modern Houston neighborhood with brick-lined streets and a skyline-framed streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around West Dallas Street at Waugh Drive, where patios, coffee counters, and design-forward storefronts cluster near the Buffalo Bayou edge. Freedmen’s Town Conservancy and the Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum anchor the area’s deep roots, while the Art Car Museum adds an offbeat cultural note. Restored cottages and townhomes sit beside mid-rise apartments, creating a layered streetscape. Buffalo Bayou Park and the hike-and-bike trails shape daily routines with water views and shaded paths. Dining and nightlife gather along nearby Westheimer and Washington corridors without overtaking the residential blocks.
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Offer insights
708 Ruthven St · $350,000
$350K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $350K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
33 days
The average home goes pending in 62 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.0%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Total of 3 rooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas)
Central air conditioning (gas)
Exterior features
Metal roof
Lot approximately 1,751 square feet
Home design
Residential property
2 stories
Built in 2003
Slab foundation
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Construction
Metal roof
Slab foundation
Built in 2003
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Financial info
Lease not considered
Other
Seller disclosure available
Annual taxes reported
Electricity and solar
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* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,560 (+2.5%)
$122,570 + $233,159
$355,729
2025
$7,375 (−1.6%)
$122,570 + $224,454
$347,024
2024
$7,496 (+6.3%)
$122,570 + $235,699
$358,269
2023
$7,052 (−1.7%)
$122,570 + $227,430
$350,000
2022
$7,177 (+0.3%)
$105,060 + $220,882
$325,942
2021
$7,154 (−6.0%)
$96,305 + $210,647
$306,952
2020
$7,608 (+5.2%)
$97,530 + $219,548
$317,078
2019
$7,235 (+0.3%)
$97,530 + $201,247
$298,777
2018
$7,213 (+0.2%)
$97,530 + $187,512
$285,042
2017
$7,201 (−7.1%)
$97,530 + $187,512
$285,042
2016
$7,754 (+9.7%)
$97,530 + $187,512
$285,042
2015
$7,068 (+8.5%)
2014
$6,515 (+10.5%)
$73,148 + $211,922
$285,070
2013
$5,896 (+1.5%)
$73,148 + $211,922
$285,070
2012
$5,808 (−0.3%)
$73,148 + $157,270
$230,418
2011
$5,826 (−2.0%)
2010
$5,946
2009
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,751 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,764
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,764
Year built
2003
Style
Townhouse
County
Harris County
APN
1227120010012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Feb 24, 2017 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
Sep 19, 2012 • Final
Hvac
Work on a residential mechanical system.
HVAC
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.
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, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Houston, TX • 77019
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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92
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69
79
61
71
54
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
70/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.6 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 708 Ruthven St
$342,197
$7,803 under list price of $350K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $335K to $420K.