Super cute 3 bed 2 bath home! With easy access to i45 & 610 this home is a short drive into downtown or the Heights. This home has updated flooring through the main areas with carpet in the bedrooms, new electrical & plumbing as well as new energy efficient windows! A large front porch is inviting as you walk into your new home, the living area is cozy & natural light is flowing inside, moving into the breakfast nook it gives you just enough space for family dinners. The kitchen features updated hardware, lots of storage space & a stainless steel gas oven, inside laundry & pantry. 3 bedrooms down the hall, with 2 rooms sharing a full bathroom, each room has their own closet & plenty of natural light! Schedule your showing today & make this home yours! Home is on a shared lot with 2 other houses.
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,631
$65,549 + $58,253
$123,802
2025
$2,631 (+1.6%)
$72,759 + $51,043
$123,802
2024
$2,590 (+3.8%)
$72,759 + $51,043
$123,802
2023
$2,494 (+38.7%)
$72,759 + $51,043
$123,802
2022
$1,798 (+16.1%)
$56,788 + $24,865
$81,653
2021
$1,549 (+31.7%)
$35,492 + $30,972
$66,464
2020
$1,176 (+52.1%)
$18,456 + $30,571
$49,027
2019
$773 (−4.3%)
$7,098 + $24,839
$31,937
2018
$808 (+0.2%)
$7,098 + $24,839
$31,937
2017
$807
$7,098 + $24,839
$31,937
2016
$807 (−7.1%)
$7,098 + $24,839
$31,937
2015
$869 (−1.4%)
$7,098 + $24,839
$31,937
2014
$881 (+0.4%)
$7,098 + $27,202
$34,300
2013
$878 (−7.5%)
$7,098 + $27,202
$34,300
2012
$949 (+9.3%)
$7,098 + $27,202
$34,300
2011
$868 (+51.5%)
2010
$573 (−1.6%)
2009
$582
Tax history for 740 1/2 W Rittenhouse Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,631
$65,549 + $58,253
$123,802
2025
$2,631 (+1.6%)
$72,759 + $51,043
$123,802
2024
$2,590 (+3.8%)
$72,759 + $51,043
$123,802
2023
$2,494 (+38.7%)
$72,759 + $51,043
$123,802
2022
$1,798 (+16.1%)
$56,788 + $24,865
$81,653
2021
$1,549 (+31.7%)
$35,492 + $30,972
$66,464
2020
$1,176 (+52.1%)
$18,456 + $30,571
$49,027
2019
$773 (−4.3%)
$7,098 + $24,839
$31,937
2018
$808 (+0.2%)
$7,098 + $24,839
$31,937
2017
$807
$7,098 + $24,839
$31,937
2016
$807 (−7.1%)
$7,098 + $24,839
$31,937
2015
$869 (−1.4%)
$7,098 + $24,839
$31,937
2014
$881 (+0.4%)
$7,098 + $27,202
$34,300
2013
$878 (−7.5%)
$7,098 + $27,202
$34,300
2012
$949 (+9.3%)
$7,098 + $27,202
$34,300
2011
$868 (+51.5%)
2010
$573 (−1.6%)
2009
$582
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,395 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
1,195
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0670490030020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Interior Features
Room Count: 3
1 Living Area, Breakfast Room, Utility Room in House
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 13
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 10
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Siding: Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Pier & Beam
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Lot Information
Section Num: 18A
Legal Lot Description: TR 18A BLK 3 MELROSE GARDENS
Lot Description: Other
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 067-049-003-0020
Tax Amount: $1,176
Tax Year: 2020
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.3994
Location
School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: WESLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
School High: WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Area: Central North
Directions: From i610 North, keep left. Merge onto West Loop S Fwy. Take exit 15 toward N Shepherd Dr SH 261 Spur. Turn left onto N Shepherd Dr. Turn left onto W Rittenhouse St. The destination is on the right after the bridge. The house is the blue one in the corner - 740 1/2.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 412Y
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,195
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,395 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Harris County
APN: 0670490030020
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
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Is IDX Opt In
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Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
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Schools
Wesley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Williams Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Washington B T High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
3/10
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3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% 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, 24 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$178,000 – $216,000
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