Harris Value

620 Ruth Ave, Baytown, TX 77520

1,677 sqft, built 1945, in Goose Creek Appraised at $174,002 for 2026.

Harris County account 0630910090005

Appraised value
$174,002
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$205,550
Living area
1,677 sqft
$104 per sqft
Year built
1945
Average 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 $158,184 in 2025 to $174,002 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $104 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $31,548 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.

  • 503 Pearl Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,680 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,680 vs 1,677 sqft); Built same year (1945); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 10,000 sqft)
    $243,074
  • 505 Ward Rd, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,608 sqft | $104/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,608 vs 1,677 sqft); Built same year (1945); Similar lot size (10,350 vs 10,000 sqft)
    $166,465
  • 209 Lafayette St, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,720 sqft | $105/sqft | built 1943 | Similar size (1,720 vs 1,677 sqft); Similar age (1943 vs 1945); Similar lot size (9,450 vs 10,000 sqft)
    $180,327
  • 402 Alford Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,539 sqft | $104/sqft | built 1950 | 8% smaller (1,539 vs 1,677 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1945); Similar lot size (10,550 vs 10,000 sqft)
    $159,439
  • 521 Ruth Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,762 sqft | $139/sqft | built 1950 | 5% larger (1,762 vs 1,677 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1945); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 10,000 sqft)
    $245,190

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.

  • 1905 Tennessee St, Baytown, TX 77520
    August-12-2026 | 1,532 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1948 | 9% size difference (1,532 sqft); Similar age (1948); Sold after the valuation date
    $222,000
  • 1006 S Shepherd Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    August-21-2026 | 1,796 sqft | $122/sqft | built 1951 | 7% size difference (1,796 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $218,500
  • 1901 Texoma St, Baytown, TX 77520
    September-21-2026 | 1,660 sqft | $84/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (1,660 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $140,000
  • 416 Azalea Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    September-11-2026 | 1,616 sqft | $148/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,616 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $239,000
  • 900 S Circle Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    August-11-2026 | 1,907 sqft | $102/sqft | built 1953 | 14% size difference (1,907 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $194,900

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.