Harris Value

1312 Ruth St, Houston, TX 77004

1,224 sqft, built 1935, in Houston Museum District Appraised at $448,894 for 2026.

Harris County account 0250060000009

Appraised value
$448,894
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,224 sqft
$367 per sqft
Year built
1935
Average quality

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Protest deadline

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Assessment snapshot

These public HCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 0.5% from $446,849 in 2025 to $448,894 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $367 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Houston Museum District neighborhood and ZIP 77004.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 143 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $291 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +4.4% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 4507 Austin St, Houston, TX 77004
    1,161 sqft | $379/sqft | built 1932 | 5% smaller (1,161 vs 1,224 sqft); Similar age (1932 vs 1935); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $440,556
  • 1506 Ruth St, Houston, TX 77004
    1,315 sqft | $344/sqft | built 1930 | 7% larger (1,315 vs 1,224 sqft); Similar age (1930 vs 1935); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $451,760
  • 4516 La Branch St, Houston, TX 77004
    1,386 sqft | $316/sqft | built 1929 | 13% larger (1,386 vs 1,224 sqft); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $438,651
  • 1612 Wheeler St, Houston, TX 77004
    1,369 sqft | $274/sqft | built 1930 | 12% larger (1,369 vs 1,224 sqft); Similar age (1930 vs 1935); Similar lot size (5,250 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $374,477
  • 1410 Rosewood St, Houston, TX 77004
    1,439 sqft | $312/sqft | built 1929 | Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft); Same quality (Average); Same neighborhood
    $448,932

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so these MLS-listed sales are supplemental evidence.

  • 2502 Rosewood St, Houston, TX 77004
    May-15-2026 | 1,290 sqft | $232/sqft | built 1930 | 5% size difference (1,290 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,000
  • 4310 Delano St, Houston, TX 77004
    July-1-2026 | 1,368 sqft | $183/sqft | built 1940 | 12% size difference (1,368 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $249,900
  • 2914 Wheeler St, Houston, TX 77004
    July-7-2026 | 1,369 sqft | $218/sqft | built 1942 | 12% size difference (1,369 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,000
  • 5313 Palmer St, Houston, TX 77004
    May-20-2026 | 1,479 sqft | $166/sqft | built 1935 | Similar age (1935); Sold after the valuation date
    $245,000
  • 3306 Hadley St, Houston, TX 77004
    April-14-2026 | 1,088 sqft | $161/sqft | built 1951 | 11% size difference (1,088 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $175,000

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