Rare townhouse with large, fenced corner yard, just blocks from downtown with spectacular downtown views! No HOA! The unit comes with a bonus 6'x8' bonus office room! Freshly painted interior! Meticulously maintained! Entertainer’s dream, 2nd floor open concept living/dining floorplan w/private balcony, soaring ceilings, recessed lighting, upgraded light fixtures, hardwood flooring. Chef’s kitchen is fully equipped w/granite counters and plenty of pantry space! The 3rd floor is secluded, for the primary retreat with new vinyl flooring & the bath has dual sinks, granite countertop, glass shower & two walk-in closets! The secondary bedroom with attached bath & patio access. Utility room & attached 2 car garage. Windows light the interior on every level with downtown views and the best surprise of all, the Bethel Park art installation and dog park next door create unparalleled views and access to this neighborhood's trendiest assets. Cafes, restaurants, bars and shopping are a walk away.
Pending
$399,000
816 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77019
2beds
1,729sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 2003
2,914.16 Square Feet Lot
$398,100 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private balconyFreshly painted interiorHardwood flooringRecessed lightingLarge fenced corner yardSpectacular downtown viewsSoaring ceilings
- 17 days |
- 115 |
- 11 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 16, 2026 at 02:43pm
Listed by:
David Young TREC #0646225 713-359-0289,
Blue Dahlia Realty
Source: HAR,MLS#: 94486710
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Jetted Tub, Primary Bath: Separate Shower, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Under Cabinet Lighting
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Gas Oven, Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Dryer, Full Size, Washer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- 2 Staircases, Balcony, High Ceilings, 1 Bedroom Down - Not Primary BR, Primary Bed - 3rd Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,729
- Total interior livable area: 1,729 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Auto Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Levels 1, 2 and 3
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has spa: Yes
Lot
- Size: 2,914.16 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 1228100010013
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Cement Siding, Other, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, HVAC, Insulation
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ruthven Street T H Sec 01
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $439,666
- Date on market: 2/5/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$398,100
$378,000 - $418,000
$2,403/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/7/2026 | Pending sale | $399,000$231/sqft |
Source:  HAR #94486710 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000+17.4%$231/sqft |
Source: HAR #94486710 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  HAR Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,600$2/sqft |
Source: HAR Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2016 | Sold | -- |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2016 | Pending sale | $340,000$197/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Anderson Properties #62069274 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2016 | Listed for sale | $340,000$197/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Anderson Properties #62069274 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $439,666 +2.5% |
| 2024 | $8,974 +50% | $428,902 -2.4% |
| 2023 | $5,982 -6.5% | $439,624 +14% |
| 2022 | $6,398 | $385,708 +6.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $361,405 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $6,121 +9.5% | $342,115 +0.7% |
| 2019 | $5,591 +5.8% | $339,785 +23.6% |
| 2018 | $5,284 | $275,000 |
| 2017 | $5,284 -0.1% | $275,000 |
| 2016 | $5,289 -5.8% | $275,000 |
| 2015 | $5,617 | $275,000 -8.9% |
| 2014 | $5,617 | $301,807 +18.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $254,922 +2.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $249,529 |
| 2011 | -- | $249,529 +1.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $246,230 |
| 2009 | -- | $246,230 +18.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $208,041 +0% |
| 2006 | -- | $207,964 |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | $207,000 +245% |
| 2002 | -- | $60,000 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | $32,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,486/mo
Principal & interest
$1904
Property taxes
$582
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Fourth Ward
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Gregory-Lincoln Ed CenterGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Heights High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
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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