Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/13/2026
Listed
$329,000
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MLS
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Property Description
INVESTORS WELCOME! HCAD value is listed as $564,472. This 1930s cottage was originally a 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Current owner converted it to a duplex with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath in front, 1 bedroom 1 bath on back side of house. Back unit has water damage from the hot water heater and walls have been removed to the studs. Front unit is not damaged. This property is ready for a rehab or tear down and rebuild. Appointments are required as there is an alarm system. Call Listing Agent with any questions about the property. Great opportunity for a flip, buy and hold or tear down and build a new home. Seller will consider all reasonable offers.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1606 Ruthven
General
- Price: $329,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Duplex
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 9611418
- Updated: 5/13/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fence, Porch
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: None
Location
- Area: 16
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Baker W R Ssbb
- Driving Directions: Going toward downtown on West Dallas Street turn right on Genesee Street and left on Ruthven. House is on the left across the street from the park
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- Elem School District: 27 - Houston
- Midd School District: 27 - Houston
- High School District: 27 - Houston
- Elementary School: GREGORY-LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School: GREGORY-LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL
- High School: HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Low-Emissivity Windows
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,166
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 1,166 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1930
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Features: Subdivision
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Doors, Windows
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, Investor Financing
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Short Sale
- Legal Description: BLK 86 Baker W R SSBB
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 005-044-000-0009
- Section: 9
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Schools
Schools serving 1606 Ruthven
School District:Houston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gregory-Lincoln Ed Center 1101 Taft Street, Houston, TX 77019 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Heights High School 413 East 13th Street, Houston, TX 77008 | 9-12 | 2.8 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 1606 Ruthven
Tax History
Tax History for 1606 Ruthven
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,044
15%
$564,472
7%
2023
$7,886
—
$525,983
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2022
$7,886
5%
$524,472
26%
2022
$7,527
6%
$414,839
18%
2021
$7,090
2%
$350,654
4%
2020
$6,976
-8%
$335,779
8%
2019
$7,543
11%
$311,506
16%
2018
$6,809
23%
$269,100
23%
2017
$5,515
32%
$218,300
32%
2016
$4,186
—
$165,533
—
2015
$4,197
—
$165,533
33%
2015
$4,197
30%
$124,112
-2%
2013
$3,240
—
$126,618
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1606 Ruthven, Houston, TX 77019 (MLS# 9611418) is a Duplex property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1606 Ruthven is currently listed for $329,000 and was received on May 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 1606 Ruthven? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Downtown Houston? You can browse all Downtown Houston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.