Harris Value

3539 Ruth St, Houston, TX 77004

1,838 sqft, built 1950, in South Side Appraised at $245,063 for 2026.

Harris County account 0740170010028

Appraised value
$245,063
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,838 sqft
$133 per sqft
Year built
1950
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 5.1% from $258,340 in 2025 to $245,063 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $133 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 337 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $167 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +1.1% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 3524 Rosewood St, Houston, TX 77004
    1,913 sqft | $121/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,913 vs 1,838 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (6,650 vs 6,708 sqft)
    $232,361
  • 3510 Ruth, Houston, TX 77004
    1,855 sqft | $140/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,855 vs 1,838 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1950); Similar lot size (6,150 vs 6,708 sqft)
    $260,379
  • 3528 Ruth St, Houston, TX 77004
    1,812 sqft | $125/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,812 vs 1,838 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (6,100 vs 6,708 sqft)
    $226,491
  • 3726 Cleburne St, Houston, TX 77004
    1,792 sqft | $132/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,792 vs 1,838 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (7,208 vs 6,708 sqft)
    $235,989
  • 3506 Rosewood St, Houston, TX 77004
    1,940 sqft | $87/sqft | built 1950 | 6% larger (1,940 vs 1,838 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (6,500 vs 6,708 sqft)
    $168,818

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.

  • 3878 Arbor St, Houston, TX 77004
    May-15-2026 | 1,901 sqft | $210/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,901 sqft); Similar age (1951); Sold after the valuation date
    $399,000
  • 3331 Arbor St, Houston, TX 77004
    July-27-2026 | 1,992 sqft | $190/sqft | built 1955 | 8% size difference (1,992 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $379,000
  • 3522 Rosedale St, Houston, TX 77004
    July-24-2026 | 1,950 sqft | $179/sqft | built 1954 | 6% size difference (1,950 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $349,800
  • 2007 Rosewood St, Houston, TX 77004
    September-10-2026 | 1,926 sqft | $161/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,926 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $309,900
  • 2801 Rosewood St, Houston, TX 77004
    July-9-2026 | 2,000 sqft | $188/sqft | built 1942 | 9% size difference (2,000 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $375,000

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.