Harris Value

1512 Ruth St, Houston, TX 77004

2,309 sqft, built 1929, in Houston Museum District Appraised at $498,666 for 2026.

Harris County account 0521470000010

Appraised value
$498,666
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,309 sqft
$216 per sqft
Year built
1929
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 0.6% from $495,882 in 2025 to $498,666 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $216 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.

  • 1809 Rosedale St, Houston, TX 77004
    2,464 sqft | $274/sqft | built 1930 | 7% larger (2,464 vs 2,309 sqft); Similar age (1930 vs 1929); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,000 sqft)
    $675,722
  • 1708 Rosewood St, Houston, TX 77004
    2,196 sqft | $250/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (2,196 vs 2,309 sqft); Similar age (1930 vs 1929); Similar lot size (6,300 vs 6,000 sqft)
    $549,947
  • 1608 Rosewood St, Houston, TX 77004
    2,340 sqft | $205/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (2,340 vs 2,309 sqft); Similar age (1930 vs 1929); Lot 12% smaller (5,250 vs 6,000 sqft)
    $480,140
  • 1809 Calumet St, Houston, TX 77004
    2,240 sqft | $216/sqft | built 1929 | Similar size (2,240 vs 2,309 sqft); Built same year (1929); Lot 17% smaller (5,000 vs 6,000 sqft)
    $483,065
  • 1611 Wentworth St, Houston, TX 77004
    2,148 sqft | $322/sqft | built 1935 | 7% smaller (2,148 vs 2,309 sqft); Lot 10% larger (6,625 vs 6,000 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $692,466

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.

  • 2405 Arbor St, Houston, TX 77004
    October-1-2026 | 2,374 sqft | $179/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (2,374 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $425,000
  • 5309 Palmer St, Houston, TX 77004
    August-28-2026 | 2,552 sqft | $186/sqft | built 1935 | 10% size difference (2,552 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $475,000
  • 2007 Rosewood St, Houston, TX 77004
    September-10-2026 | 1,926 sqft | $161/sqft | built 1930 | Similar age (1930); Sold after the valuation date
    $309,900
  • 5416 Palmer St, Houston, TX 77004
    June-3-2026 | 2,512 sqft | $183/sqft | built 1935 | 9% size difference (2,512 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $459,000
  • 2618 Cleburne St, Houston, TX 77004
    May-27-2026 | 2,793 sqft | $215/sqft | built 1930 | Similar age (1930); Sold after the valuation date
    $599,900

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Harris County Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.