When was property at 1606 Ruthven Street built and last sold?

The property at 1606 Ruthven Street was built in 1930 and last sold on Jun 12, 2017 for $297,500.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 1606 Ruthven Street is $302,296.

What are some comparable homes to 1606 Ruthven Street?

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Houston

77019

Fourth Ward

1606 Ruthven

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$300,000

● House - For Sale

1606 Ruthven

Houston, TX 77019

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,166 Ft²

$1,474

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Back on the market. Deal fell through. INVESTORS WELCOME! This 1930s cottage was originally a 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Current owner converted it to a duplex with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath in front, 1 bedroom 1 bath on back side of house. Back unit has water damage from the hot water heater and walls have been removed to the studs. Front unit is not damaged. Pictures of the back unit show the damage. This property is ready for a rehab or tear down and rebuild. Appointments are required as there is an alarm system.
Call Listing Agent with any questions about the property. Great opportunity for a flip, buy and hold or tear down and build a new home. Seller will consider all reasonable offers.

Unit Size

1,166 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.09 acres

Price per sqft

$257

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

HOA Dues

Year Built

1930

Listed By

Evelyn Guinn

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Last updated: 2 months ago (HAR #9611418)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Sep 18, 2026	Relisted	$300,000
Relisted
May 29, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
May 25, 2026	Price Decreased	$240,000 ↓ $30K (11.1%)
Price Decreased
May 17, 2026	Price Decreased	$269,900 ↓ $59K (18%)
Price Decreased
May 13, 2026	Listed by Premier Relocation	$329,000
Listed by Premier Relocation
Dec 30, 2025	Temporarily off market	-
Temporarily off market
Dec 16, 2025	Relisted	$395,000
Relisted
Dec 13, 2025	No longer available	-
No longer available
Sep 19, 2025	Listed by Keller Williams Premier Realty	$395,000
Listed by Keller Williams Premier Realty

	Welcome to this charming & versatile residence in the heart of Midtown, directly facing Wiley Park & just a short walk to Downtown & Allen Parkway. This property offers endless possibilities—live in it as a single-family home with private guest quarters, or take advantage of the separate back unit with its own meter for income-producing potential. The front residence features 2 beds & 1 bath, while the private rear unit offers an additional 1 bed & 1 bath. Inside, the home has been remodeled with modern finishes. The kitchen showcases granite countertops & a stainless steel sink with a gooseneck faucet. The bedrooms feature ceiling fans, large windows, & comfortable layouts, while the bathroom offers updated vanities, modern fixtures, & tub/shower combos accented by mosaic tile. Recent updates include new hardwood flooring, fresh paint, replaced AC condensers, & updated electrical. Step outside to a fully fenced yard with gated entry, a covered front porch, & a green backyard space.

Property Highlights

Parking Details

Parking Features: No Garage

Interior Details

Full Bathrooms: 2

Interior Features: All Bedrooms Down

Appliances: Electric Oven, Microwave, Electric Range

Flooring Type: Tile, Wood

Door Features: Insulated Doors

Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Exterior Details

Square Footage: 1166

Architectural Style: Other

Year Built: 1930

Building Area Total: 1166

Window Features: Insulated/Low-E windows

Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Patio and Porch Features: Porch

Lot Features: Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Lot Size Area: 0.0918

Lot Size Units: Acres

Lot Size Acres: 0.0918

Lot Size Square Feet: 4000

Water Source: Public

Utilities Details

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

Heating Type: Electric

Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1930

Effective Year Built: 2017
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 6
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 12
Building Condition: 1
Building Quality: 7
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 31
Exterior Walls Type: 23
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Count: 100
Living Units: 2
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 59
Porch Type: 106
Pool Type: 0
Location Influence Type: 129

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 4,000

Total Building Area: 1,166
Gross Building Area: 1,166
Building Area: 1,166
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 1

Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 1,166
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 2

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: BAKER W R SSBB
Land Acres: 0000000092
Standard Land Use Code: 1101
County Land Use Code: 1001
State Land Use Code: B2
Legal Description 1: TRS 9 & 10A BLK 86 BAKER W R SSBB

Neighborhood

School District Name: Houston Independent School District

School Tax School District: HOUSTON ISD
Census Tract: 410101

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 5357D

Account Number: 0050440000009
District: 061
Subdivision Tract Number: 9,10
Parcel: 005-044-000-0009
Block: 86
Municipality: CITY OF HOUSTON
Latitude: 29.7553
Longitude: -95.3834

Address

Full Address: 1606 Ruthven St

Address - House Number: 1606
Address - Street Name: Ruthven
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: TX
City Name: Houston
Carrier Code: C032
4-Digit Zip Code: 5037
Zip Code: 77019

Valuation

Tax

Total Area: 1,216

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Amount: $752,700
Tax Rate Code Area: 061

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2064

Valuation Date: Apr 03, 2024
Confidence Score: 72
Final Value: 526,905
High Value: 635,690
Low Value: 418,119

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $414,839

Market Land Value: $240,000
Market Improvement Value: $174,839

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $414,839
Assessed Land Value: $240,000
Assessed Improvements Value: $174,839

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 12, 2017

Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 14, 2017
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 70
Current Sale Input Document Number: 20170262806
Previous Sale Recording Date: Jan 23, 2017
Previous Sale Contract Date: Jan 13, 2017
Previous Sale Amount: $212,500
Previous Sale Document Type: 69

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Comparables

About Central Houston

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$569,000

Sale Price/ft²

$260

Above Asking

50.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2385 ft²

Average Home Age

33.7 years

Currently For Sale

1809 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Evelyn Guinn, Premier Relocation
Last Updated: 2 months ago
Data Source: HAR , MLS# 9611418

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