Harris Value

2801 Ruth St, Houston, TX 77004

1,903 sqft, built 1940, in South Side Appraised at $263,619 for 2026.

Harris County account 0611660000022

Appraised value
$263,619
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,903 sqft
$139 per sqft
Year built
1940
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 decreased 9.1% from $290,056 in 2025 to $263,619 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $139 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the South Side neighborhood and ZIP 77004.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 465 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $171 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -6.3% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 2622 Ruth St, Houston, TX 77004
    1,905 sqft | $122/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,905 vs 1,903 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (5,775 vs 5,775 sqft)
    $232,102
  • 2201 Cleburne St, Houston, TX 77004
    1,890 sqft | $144/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,890 vs 1,903 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (5,775 vs 5,775 sqft)
    $272,763
  • 2621 Barbee St, Houston, TX 77004
    1,940 sqft | $134/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,940 vs 1,903 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (5,775 vs 5,775 sqft)
    $260,829
  • 2824 Isabella St, Houston, TX 77004
    1,892 sqft | $176/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,892 vs 1,903 sqft); Similar age (1945 vs 1940); Similar lot size (5,775 vs 5,775 sqft)
    $332,176
  • 2810 Barbee St, Houston, TX 77004
    1,834 sqft | $136/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,834 vs 1,903 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (5,775 vs 5,775 sqft)
    $248,722

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.

  • 2913 Wheeler St, Houston, TX 77004
    October-9-2026 | 2,060 sqft | $174/sqft | built 1940 | 8% size difference (2,060 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $359,000
  • 2007 Rosewood St, Houston, TX 77004
    September-10-2026 | 1,926 sqft | $161/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,926 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $309,900
  • 4609 University Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77004
    October-1-2026 | 1,800 sqft | $211/sqft | built 1956 | 5% size difference (1,800 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $379,000
  • 2801 Rosewood St, Houston, TX 77004
    July-9-2026 | 2,000 sqft | $188/sqft | built 1942 | 5% size difference (2,000 sqft); Similar age (1942); Sold after the valuation date
    $375,000
  • 3331 Arbor St, Houston, TX 77004
    July-27-2026 | 1,992 sqft | $190/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,992 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $379,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Harris County Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.