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$213,551$109 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

218 RUELL ST

HOUSTON, TX 77017
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,966 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.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$214K
$197K low$230K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$213,551
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$170,841

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,582 (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.$191,006 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,549
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,457
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$201,610
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$191,006

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.11 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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 216 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Rucker Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Chavez High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Stevenson Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77017These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,051
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,804 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,602
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,311
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.70°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

218 Ruell 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.

  • Worth less than 79% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Meadowbrook / Allendale
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Meadowbrook / Allendale
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Houston 77017
  • Older than 87% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77017

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$53K$367K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Houston 77017.

How it measures up in Houston 77017

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77017.

Estimated value$213,551
CheaperTypical $211,633Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$109
CheaperTypical $147Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,966 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 218 Ruell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMeadowbrook / AllendaleHouston 77017Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$213,55151% of homes51% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1097% of homes14% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,966 ft²86% of homes83% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac28% of homes23% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than195573% of homes69% of homes13% of homes

About 218 Ruell St

How much is 218 Ruell St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 Ruell St, Houston, TX is $213,551 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $196,675 to $230,427. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 Ruell St, Houston, TX last sell?

218 Ruell St, Houston, TX last sold on Apr 29, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 218 Ruell St, Houston, TX?

218 Ruell St, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,966 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 218 Ruell St, Houston, TX built?

218 Ruell St, Houston, TX was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 218 Ruell St, Houston, TX?

218 Ruell St, Houston, TX is assigned to Rucker Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Chavez High School (high), rated C-; Stevenson Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 218 Ruell St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77017?

Among the 7,339 homes in Houston 77017, it is worth more than 51% of them ($213,551 against a typical $211,633), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($109 against a typical $147), it is bigger than 83% of them (1,966 ft² against a typical 1,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1955 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 21% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 218 Ruell St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Ruell St, Houston, TX was $1,582. The county assessed it at $191,006.

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