Harris Value

505 Ruth Ave, Baytown, TX 77520

2,144 sqft, built 1952, in Goose Creek Appraised at $169,346 for 2026.

Harris County account 0630910110003

Appraised value
$169,346
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$226,882
Living area
2,144 sqft
$79 per sqft
Year built
1952
Low quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $153,951 in 2025 to $169,346 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $79 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $57,536 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Goose Creek neighborhood and ZIP 77520.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 751 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $114 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.8% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 221 E Wright St, Baytown, TX 77520
    2,040 sqft | $84/sqft | built 1939 | Similar size (2,040 vs 2,144 sqft); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 10,000 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $170,559
  • 1200 N 8th St, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,965 sqft | $88/sqft | built 1943 | 8% smaller (1,965 vs 2,144 sqft); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 10,000 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $172,306
  • 14 N 1st St, Baytown, TX 77520
    2,420 sqft | $74/sqft | built 1955 | 13% larger (2,420 vs 2,144 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1952); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 10,000 sqft)
    $179,269
  • 711 Peggy Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,843 sqft | $92/sqft | built 1953 | 14% smaller (1,843 vs 2,144 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1952); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 10,000 sqft)
    $169,076
  • 400 E Sterling Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    2,318 sqft | $80/sqft | built 1939 | 8% larger (2,318 vs 2,144 sqft); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 10,000 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $186,182

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.

  • 2006 Colby Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    September-4-2026 | 2,143 sqft | $114/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (2,143 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $245,000
  • 1907 Amy Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    September-30-2026 | 2,296 sqft | $113/sqft | built 1958 | 7% size difference (2,296 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $259,900
  • 2301 Morning Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    September-21-2026 | 2,206 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (2,206 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $335,000
  • 900 S Circle Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    August-11-2026 | 1,907 sqft | $102/sqft | built 1953 | 11% size difference (1,907 sqft); Similar age (1953); Sold after the valuation date
    $194,900
  • 536 Stimpson St, Baytown, TX 77520
    June-30-2026 | 1,904 sqft | $120/sqft | built 1952 | 11% size difference (1,904 sqft); Similar age (1952); Sold after the valuation date
    $229,000

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.