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$231,487$180 / 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 90How 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
Last sold for $102,400 on Dec 3, 2004

3531 RUTH ST

HOUSTON, TX 77004
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,284 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.
1950
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$231K
$208K low$255K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$102,400 · Dec 3, 2004
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.$124,287
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$99,430
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.47%
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.$77,200
DITECH FIN'L · recorded Jan 26, 2017
2nd 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.$30,000
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$50 (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.$223,794 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$165,204
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,590
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$229,511
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$223,794

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.12 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
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Metal Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Yates High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Lockhart Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Cullen Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 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

3531 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.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Houston 77004
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Harris County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Houston 77004
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Greater Third Ward
  • Older than 91% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77004

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

This home
$172K$950K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Houston 77004.

How it measures up in Houston 77004

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77004.

Estimated value$231,487
CheaperTypical $378,649Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$180
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,284 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,034 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 3531 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreater Third WardHouston 77004Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$231,48719% of homes9% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18035% of homes31% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,284 ft²22% of homes17% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac94% of homes71% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than195050% of homes39% of homes9% of homes

About 3531 Ruth St

How much is 3531 Ruth St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3531 Ruth St, Houston, TX is $231,487 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $208,286 to $254,688. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3531 Ruth St, Houston, TX last sell?

3531 Ruth St, Houston, TX last sold on Dec 3, 2004 for $102,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3531 Ruth St, Houston, TX?

3531 Ruth St, Houston, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,284 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 3531 Ruth St, Houston, TX built?

3531 Ruth St, Houston, TX was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3531 Ruth St, Houston, TX?

3531 Ruth St, Houston, TX is assigned to Yates High School (high), rated C+; Lockhart Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Cullen 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 3531 Ruth St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77004?

Among the 9,612 homes in Houston 77004, it is worth more than 9% of them ($231,487 against a typical $378,649), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($180 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,284 ft² against a typical 2,034 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1950 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 28% 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 3531 Ruth St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3531 Ruth St, Houston, TX was $50. The county assessed it at $223,794.

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