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    • Price cut: $29.9K (5/25)
    $240,000

    1606 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77019

    3beds
    1,166sqft
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    $1,731/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    3,998 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $206/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    INVESTORS WELCOME! HCAD value is listed as $564,472. 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.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Evelyn Guinn TREC #0344494 713-729-1106,

    Premier Relocation

    Source: HAR,MLS#: 9611418MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Electric
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Oven, Microwave, Electric Range
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • All Bedrooms Down
      • Flooring: Tile, Wood
      • Doors: Insulated Doors
      • Windows: Insulated/Low-E windows
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,166
      • Total interior livable area: 1,166 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: No Garage
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Porch
      • Fencing: Back Yard
      Lot
      • Size: 3,998 Square Feet
      • Features: Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0050440000009
      • Special conditions: Short Sale

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Other
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Block & Beam
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1930

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Baker W R Ssbb
      Location
      • Region: Houston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $206/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $564,472
      • Annual tax amount: $9,575
      • Date on market: 5/13/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Investor
      • Road surface type: Concrete, Curbs

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,316/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/28/2026Pending sale$240,000$206/sqft
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        5/25/2026Price change$240,000-11.1%$206/sqft
        Source: HAR #9611418 Report a problem
        5/16/2026Price change$269,900-18%$231/sqft
        Source: HAR #9611418 Report a problem
        5/15/2026Price change--
        Source: Auction.com 3 #*APID1381555* Report a problem
        5/13/2026Listed for sale$329,000-16.7%$282/sqft
        Source: HAR #9611418 Report a problem
        12/30/2025Listing removed$395,000$339/sqft
        Source: HAR #72753351 Report a problem
        9/19/2025Listed for sale$395,000+38.6%$339/sqft
        Source: HAR #72753351 Report a problem
        3/24/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        4/5/2019Listing removed$1,250$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        3/14/2019Listed for rent$1,250+4.2%$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        3/11/2018Listing removed$1,200$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        2/11/2018Price change$1,200-4.8%$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        1/23/2018Price change$1,260-1.6%$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        1/12/2018Price change$1,280-1.5%$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        11/2/2017Price change$1,300-5.8%$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        10/7/2017Price change$1,380-1.4%$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/6/2017Listed for rent$1,400$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/15/2017Listing removed$285,000$244/sqft
        Source: Golshan Realty #65226004 Report a problem
        5/6/2017Pending sale$285,000$244/sqft
        Source: Golshan Realty #65226004 Report a problem
        4/18/2017Price change$285,000-5%$244/sqft
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        3/18/2017Listed for sale$299,900$257/sqft
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        1/4/2017Listing removed--
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        12/16/2016Listed for sale--
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$9,575 +5.9%$564,472 +7.3%
        2024$9,044 -42.7%$525,983 +0.3%
        2023$15,771 +109.5%$524,472 +26.4%
        2022$7,527 $414,839 +18.3%
        2021-- $350,654 +4.4%
        2020$6,976 +7.1%$335,779 +2.7%
        2019$6,513 +18.1%$327,001 +21.5%
        2018$5,515 $269,100 +23.3%
        2017$5,515 +31.8%$218,300 +31.9%
        2016$4,186 +31.2%$165,533
        2015$3,190 $165,533 +33.4%
        2014$3,190 $124,112 -2%
        2013-- $126,618
        2012-- $126,618
        2011-- $126,618
        2010-- $126,618
        2009-- $126,618 +18.8%
        2008-- $106,618 +32.1%
        2007-- $80,700 +22.8%
        2006-- $65,706 +36.6%
        2005-- $48,100
        2004-- $48,100 -1.8%
        2003-- $49,000 +1.9%
        2002-- $48,100 +10.6%
        2001-- $43,500 +70.6%
        2000-- $25,500
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Fourth Ward

        Getting around

        74 / 100
        Very Walkable
        65 / 100
        Good Transit
        59 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Gregory-Lincoln Elementary School
        • Middle: Gregory-Lincoln Middle School
        • High: Heights High School

        Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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