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1521 RUTLAND ST

HOUSTON, TX 77008
0
Baths
5,248 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$21,238 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$999,331 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$795,960
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$203,371
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$900,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$999,331

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.''

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 832 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Hamilton Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Reagan High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Love Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.6 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77008These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,813
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,923 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,889
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$191,716
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1521 Rutland St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Greater Heights / Houston Heights
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Greater Heights / Houston Heights
  • Older than 80% of homes in Harris County

How it measures up in Houston 77008

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77008.

Living area5,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,189 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 1521 Rutland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreater Heights / Houston HeightsHouston 77008Harris County
Living areabigger than5,248 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac92% of homes88% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than196542% of homes37% of homes20% of homes

About 1521 Rutland St

When did 1521 Rutland St, Houston, TX last sell?

1521 Rutland St, Houston, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1521 Rutland St, Houston, TX?

1521 Rutland St, Houston, TX has 5,248 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 1521 Rutland St, Houston, TX built?

1521 Rutland St, Houston, TX was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1521 Rutland St, Houston, TX?

1521 Rutland St, Houston, TX is assigned to Hamilton Middle School (middle), rated A-; Reagan High School (high), rated B+; Love Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1521 Rutland St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77008?

Among the 14,789 homes in Houston 77008, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,248 ft² against a typical 2,189 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1965 against a typical 2005). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1521 Rutland St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 Rutland St, Houston, TX was $21,238. The county assessed it at $999,331.

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