Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $489,440 on Mar 2, 2021
1701 RUTH ST
HOUSTON, TX 77004
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,610 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$489,440 · Mar 2, 2021
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$368,000
1ST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Mar 2, 2021
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,330 (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.$605,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$464,406
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$140,594
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$583,093
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$605,000
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.13 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 24 ft²
Transaction History(4)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
MacGregor Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
Cullen Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi
Lamar High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
District: Houston Independent School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 77004These 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.158
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22
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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.41,825
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,540 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,853
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,836
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.Owner occupied
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
1701 Ruth 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.
- Bigger than 79% of homes in Houston 77004
- Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Houston 77004
- Older than 98% of homes in Harris County
How it measures up in Houston 77004
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77004.
Living area2,610 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,036 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 79% of homes nearby
Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger
Bigger than 68% of homes nearby
Year built1930
OlderTypical 1991Newer
Newer than 10% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Museum Park | Houston 77004 | Harris County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,610 ft² | 70% of homes | 79% of homes | 77% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.15 ac | 60% of homes | 68% of homes | 37% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1930 | 7% of homes | 10% of homes | 2% of homes |
About 1701 Ruth St
When did 1701 Ruth St, Houston, TX last sell?
1701 Ruth St, Houston, TX last sold on Mar 2, 2021 for $489,440, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 1701 Ruth St, Houston, TX?
1701 Ruth St, Houston, TX has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,610 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.
When was 1701 Ruth St, Houston, TX built?
1701 Ruth St, Houston, TX was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 1701 Ruth St, Houston, TX?
1701 Ruth St, Houston, TX is assigned to MacGregor Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Cullen Middle School (middle), rated C-; Lamar High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 1701 Ruth St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77004?
Among the 9,612 homes in Houston 77004, it is bigger than 79% of them (2,610 ft² against a typical 2,036 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1930 against a typical 1991). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 1701 Ruth St, Houston, TX?
The 2025 property tax bill for 1701 Ruth St, Houston, TX was $9,330. The county assessed it at $605,000.
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