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.
For sale
Price increase: $60K (9/18)
$300,000
1606 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77019
3beds
1,166sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
3,998 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$257/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 128 days
- 62
- 1
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Evelyn Guinn TREC #0344494 713-729-1106,
Premier Relocation
Source: HAR,MLS#: 9611418
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11x10
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11x10
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11x10
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: $257/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
$2,185/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Price change | $300,000+25%$257/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Pending sale | $240,000$206/sqft |
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| 5/25/2026 | Price change | $240,000-11.1%$206/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Price change | $269,900-18%$231/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Price change | -- |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $329,000-16.7%$282/sqft |
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| 12/30/2025 | Listing removed | $395,000$339/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $395,000+38.6%$339/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2019 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,250+4.2%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2018 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2018 | Price change | $1,200-4.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2018 | Price change | $1,260-1.6%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2018 | Price change | $1,280-1.5%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2017 | Price change | $1,300-5.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2017 | Price change | $1,380-1.4%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2017 | Listing removed | $285,000$244/sqft |
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| 5/6/2017 | Pending sale | $285,000$244/sqft |
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| 4/18/2017 | Price change | $285,000-5%$244/sqft |
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| 3/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $299,900$257/sqft |
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| 1/4/2017 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/16/2016 | Listed for sale | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Neighborhood: Fourth Ward
Nearby schools
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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