When was property at 2808 Ruth Street built and last sold?

The property at 2808 Ruth Street was built in 1940 and last sold on May 27, 2013 for $37,500.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 2808 Ruth Street is $252,500.

What are some comparable homes to 2808 Ruth Street?

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Houston

77004

Greater Third Ward

2808 Ruth Street

Sold on Jul 11, 2026

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$250,000 Last Listed Price

● Land - Off Market

2808 Ruth Street

Houston, TX 77004

Studio

0 Bath

$1,737

Est. Monthly

Unit Size

Days on Market

Land Size

0.17 acres

Price per sqft

Property Type

Land

Property Taxes

$509

HOA Dues

Year Built

1940

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Last updated: 4 months ago (HAR #71865813)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Jul 11, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jul 2, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Jun 30, 2026	Listed by Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan	$250,000
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
Aug 21, 2024	Sold	Premium
Sold
Aug 1, 2024	In contract	-
In contract
Jun 17, 2024	Listed by Cynthia Tibbs Properties	$250,000
Listed by Cynthia Tibbs Properties

	The property is located in the Third Ward area near Texas Southern University, Med Center, U of H, NRG Stadium, Midtown, Downtown, Rice University A favorite central location because with many restaurants and entertainment venues nearby. The METRO rail runs through it> Although the home is in disrepair and would require major rehab, your vision on this lot will be well worth the value and the work for decades to come in the growing central district of Houston, TX

Property Highlights

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1940

Effective Year Built: 1940
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 6
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 7
Building Condition: 2
Building Quality: 7
Construction Type: 2
Building Style: 1
Exterior Walls Type: 3
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Count: 100
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 20
Porch Type: 7
Pool Type: 0
Location Influence Type: 129

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 7,350

Total Building Area: 1,678
Gross Building Area: 1,678
Building Area: 1,678
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 1
Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 1,678
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 2

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: WASHINGTON TERRACE
Land Acres: 0000000169
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 1001
State Land Use Code: A1
Legal Description 1: LT 3 & TR 4A BLK 33 WASHINGTON TERRACE

Neighborhood

School District Name: Houston Independent School District

School Tax School District: HOUSTON ISD
Census Tract: 312700

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 5456C

Account Number: 0611670000003
District: 061
Subdivision Tract Number: 4A
Parcel: 061-167-000-0003
Block: 33
Lot: 3
Municipality: CITY OF HOUSTON
Latitude: 29.7232
Longitude: -95.3682

Address

Full Address: 2808 Ruth St

Address - House Number: 2808
Address - Street Name: Ruth
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: TX
City Name: Houston
Carrier Code: C008
4-Digit Zip Code: 5345
Zip Code: 77004

Valuation

Tax

Total Area: 1,704

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Amount: $522,865
Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2015
Tax Rate Code Area: 061

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2012

Valuation Date: Sep 13, 2023
Confidence Score: 72
Final Value: 352,291
High Value: 423,177
Low Value: 281,404

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $237,462

Market Land Value: $157,500
Market Improvement Value: $79,962

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $237,462
Assessed Land Value: $157,500
Assessed Improvements Value: $79,962

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: May 27, 2013

Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 10, 2013
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 40
Current Sale Input Document Number: 20130283297

Last Sale Mortgage

First Mortgage Lender:

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First Mortgage Transaction Date:

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First Mortgage Loan Amount:

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Comparables

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$437,300

Sale Price/ft²

$217

Above Asking

0.07%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2184 ft²

Average Home Age

41.8 years

Currently For Sale

738 Listings

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

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Listed by: Yvonne Bonner-Holley, Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
Last Updated: 4 months ago
Data Source: HAR , MLS# 71865813

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2808 Ruth Street

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