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$133,081$135 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

709 RUTH ST

BAYTOWN, TX 77520
2
Beds
1
Baths
988 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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

$133K
$122K low$144K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,409 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$94,584 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,084
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,584
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$94,584

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.0.12
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
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

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

E
Ashbel Smith Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Horace Mann Junior SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Robert E. Lee High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77520These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,094
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,168 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,563
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,808
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

709 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 97% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Harris County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Harris County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Goose Creek
  • Older than 96% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Baytown 77520

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

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$82K$403K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Baytown 77520.

How it measures up in Baytown 77520

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baytown 77520.

Estimated value$133,081
CheaperTypical $178,431Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $123Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area988 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 709 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGoose CreekBaytown 77520Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$133,08116% of homes15% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13565% of homes68% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than988 ft²17% of homes15% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac4% of homes7% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than194017% of homes18% of homes4% of homes

About 709 Ruth St

How much is 709 Ruth St, Baytown, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 709 Ruth St, Baytown, TX is $133,081 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $121,859 to $144,303. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 709 Ruth St, Baytown, TX last sell?

709 Ruth St, Baytown, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 709 Ruth St, Baytown, TX?

709 Ruth St, Baytown, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 988 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 709 Ruth St, Baytown, TX built?

709 Ruth St, Baytown, TX was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 709 Ruth St, Baytown, TX?

709 Ruth St, Baytown, TX is assigned to Ashbel Smith Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Horace Mann Junior School (middle), rated D+; Robert E. Lee High School (high), rated C. All sit in Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 709 Ruth St, Baytown, TX compare to other homes in Baytown 77520?

Among the 10,706 homes in Baytown 77520, it is worth more than 15% of them ($133,081 against a typical $178,431), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($135 against a typical $123), it is bigger than 15% of them (988 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1940 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 3% 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 709 Ruth St, Baytown, TX?

The 2023 property tax bill for 709 Ruth St, Baytown, TX was $1,409. The county assessed it at $94,584.

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