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About this home
This is the one you’ve been waiting for! Beautifully renovated, move-in ready, with many upgrades. This home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a swimming pool, an extra-long driveway, & carport. The inviting living room showcases a fireplace as its focal point & opens to the beautifully updated kitchen w/new cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, & granite countertops. The spacious primary bedroom suite features a separate vanity area & a renovated bathroom. The remaining bathrooms have also been tastefully updated with modern fixtures. All bedrooms feature new carpet & ceiling fans. Fresh paint throughout & 2-inch blinds add the finishing touches. Garage thoughtfully transformed into beautifully appointed quarters offers potential rental income or a mother-in-law suite, complete with a separate kitchen featuring a cooktop, quartz countertops, & updated bathroom. Enjoy the flexibility of additional living space & backyard pool, perfect for relaxing in the evenings or entertaining guests!
North Pasadena, located between Spencer Highway and Fairmont Parkway, is a residential and industrial Pasadena neighborhood with a grid of mid-century streets and a working-bayou backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Spencer Highway corridor near Strawberry Road, where taquerias, panaderías, auto shops, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks in motion. Housing leans toward brick ranches and compact bungalows with deep driveways and mature shade trees. Pasadena Town Square and the Pasadena Little Theatre add a civic-and-arts counterpoint to the area’s refinery skyline. Strawberry Park and the Armand Bayou Nature Center frame daily routines with ballfields, trails, and water views.
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Market insights
1708 Ruella Ln · $319,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.1%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$319,000
Median sale price in this area is $314,350. (1% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Gas-log fireplace
Breakfast bar
En suite bathroom
Full bath on the main level
Granite counters
Kitchen and family room combination
Self-closing cabinet doors and drawers
Shower-only and tub/shower combinations
Walk-in closet
Window coverings
Ceiling fans
Programmable thermostat
Ventilation
Insulation
Solar screens
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms, all on the first floor
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric range
Disposal
Microwave
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric and gas dryer hookups
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central gas heating
Central electric air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered patio
Deck
Porch
Backyard fence
Storage
In-ground pool
Garage apartment
Shed
Concrete road surface
Home design
Residential property
Parking
Detached carport with 2 spaces
Garage
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Built in 1965
Brick and wood siding
Composition roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Curbs
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Delightful Pasadena home with over 2,500 sq ft of living space, brimming with original charm. Conveniently situated near freeway access and shopping, this property features a beautifully resurfaced backyard pool, a garage apartment, a newer roof, new carpeting, and ample space. Its close proximity to Beltway 8 makes it ideal for relaxation and entertaining. With a 12' deep pool, it's perfect for first-time home buyers.
HARMLS #49556683
Jul 31, 2024
Listing Removed
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Apr 17, 2024
Listed
$359,900
$138/sq ft
HARMLS #15019047
Apr 16, 2024
Listing Removed
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Feb 17, 2024
Listed
$375,000
$144/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 15, 2022
Sold
*
Public Records
Sep 26, 2012
Sold
*
HARMLS #86924835
Sep 24, 2012
Sold
$120K - $140K
Aug 19, 2012
Listing Removed
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May 21, 2012
Listed
$132,500
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 12, 1991
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,669 (−4.6%)
$55,275 + $220,143
$275,418
2025
$6,987 (+1.4%)
$55,275 + $233,274
$288,549
2024
$6,888 (+3.9%)
$55,275 + $224,286
$279,561
2023
$6,627 (+3.8%)
$55,275 + $236,018
$291,293
2022
$6,387 (+4.7%)
2021
$6,100 (+3.1%)
$36,850 + $193,203
$230,053
2020
$5,918 (+7.9%)
2019
$5,487 (+3.7%)
2018
$5,291 (+11.4%)
2017
$4,750 (+15.3%)
2016
$4,121 (+10.2%)
2015
$3,738 (+9.5%)
2014
$3,413 (+9.4%)
$21,560 + $120,584
$142,144
2013
$3,120 (−7.9%)
$21,560 + $120,584
$142,144
2012
$3,387 (+1.3%)
$21,560 + $91,331
$112,891
2011
$3,344 (+67.3%)
2010
$1,999 (−7.8%)
2009
$2,168
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,127
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,127
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0940360000004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Climate risks
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
10/10 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
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pasadena, TX • 77502
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Pasadena. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1708 Ruella Ln
$317,624
$1,376 under list price of $319K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $150K to $320K.