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 · $360,000
$358K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $358K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
75 days
The average home goes pending in 55 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.3%
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
Bedrooms
Bedroom (First floor) — approximately 15 x 12
Bedroom (Third floor) — approximately 17 x 12
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen (First floor) — approximately 15 x 8
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas)
Central air conditioning (gas)
Exterior features
Metal roof
Public water
Public sewer
Home design
Residential property
2 stories
Built in 2003
Slab foundation
Parking
Attached garage with 2 parking spaces
Construction
Metal roof
Slab foundation
Built in 2003
Utilities
Public water service
Public sewer service
Financial info
Lease not considered
Other
Annual tax information available (2025)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
NEW PRICE! LOWEST IN THE AREA!!! Great 3-story CORNER UNIT townhome in the heart of Midtown! Huge FRONT YARD great for a dog & more. NEW SS APPLIANCES: Stove & Microwave! Wood floors refinished & stained. Enjoy one of the most walkable areas to eateries, shopping, Webster kids & Dog Park; close to major hwys & more! Open plan w/ Downtown views! 1st level w/ concrete floors & bath w/ new tile. 2nd level w/ pine wood floors, high ceilings, skylight & 3rd level Master w/ laminate wood. Recent A/C furnace & water heater. NEVER FLOODED!
HARMLS #95063308
Oct 19, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Sep 29, 2017
Price Changed
$299,000
$170/sq ft
Sep 21, 2017
Listed
$309,000
$175/sq ft
Public Records
May 11, 2010
Sold
*
HARMLS #57417454
Mar 2, 2010
Listed
$236,500
$134/sq ft
HARMLS #21335466
Jan 1, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Sep 10, 2009
Listed
$238,500
$135/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
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 Jul 24, 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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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
$349,991
$10K under list price of $360K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $350K to $559K.