Harris Value

1602 Ruth St, Houston, TX 77004

3,482 sqft, built 1938, in Houston Museum District Appraised at $812,029 for 2026.

Harris County account 0521400000004

Appraised value
$812,029
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,482 sqft
$233 per sqft
Year built
1938
Good 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 0.8% from $805,586 in 2025 to $812,029 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $233 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.

  • 1908 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004
    3,400 sqft | $308/sqft | built 1942 | Similar size (3,400 vs 3,482 sqft); Similar age (1942 vs 1938); Similar lot size (7,800 vs 7,150 sqft)
    $1,047,268
  • 5002 Jackson St, Houston, TX 77004
    3,364 sqft | $273/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (3,364 vs 3,482 sqft); Built same year (1938); Lot 14% larger (8,125 vs 7,150 sqft)
    $917,173
  • 4505 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004
    3,537 sqft | $201/sqft | built 1934 | Similar size (3,537 vs 3,482 sqft); Similar age (1934 vs 1938); Lot 16% smaller (6,000 vs 7,150 sqft)
    $709,227
  • 1709 Calumet St, Houston, TX 77004
    3,574 sqft | $214/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (3,574 vs 3,482 sqft); Similar age (1935 vs 1938); Lot 18% larger (8,435 vs 7,150 sqft)
    $763,635
  • 1516 Ruth St, Houston, TX 77004
    2,904 sqft | $252/sqft | built 1929 | Similar lot size (7,500 vs 7,150 sqft); Same quality (Good); Same neighborhood
    $732,672

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.

  • 4375 Harvest Ln, Houston, TX 77004
    July-6-2026 | 3,305 sqft | $174/sqft | built 1946 | 5% size difference (3,305 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $575,000
  • 2407 Prospect St, Houston, TX 77004
    July-24-2026 | 4,000 sqft | $125/sqft | built 1940 | 15% size difference (4,000 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $499,995
  • 3316 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004
    May-20-2026 | 3,480 sqft | $241/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (3,480 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $840,000
  • 2431 Calumet St, Houston, TX 77004
    May-29-2026 | 3,106 sqft | $257/sqft | built 1930 | 11% size difference (3,106 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $799,000
  • 5309 Palmer St, Houston, TX 77004
    August-28-2026 | 2,552 sqft | $186/sqft | built 1935 | Similar age (1935); Sold after the valuation date
    $475,000

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.