708 Ruthven Street

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The oversized garden will be your sanctuary and perfect for entertaining year-round — space for grilling, lounging, dining, and gardening!
Sought-after corner townhome! Only one direct neighbor and fully fenced. Modern townhouse with a metal exterior, featuring two stories.
Virtually staged: the main living level boasts real pine wood flooring — no carpet throughout!
Virtually staged view of the living room from the dining room.
Virtually staged living room showcasing the skylight and natural light flooding in.
Balcony visible in the distance beyond the sliding doors.
Looking back from the living room at the vast dining room and kitchen.
Finally, the space you've been looking for in your next kitchen, with room to move. Gas stovetop and natural light at the backsplash.
Virtually staged to help envision the space with different furnishings — front-row view of the city lights from the primary bedroom windows.
Primary bathroom: note the natural light streaming in from above the mirror, courtesy of the skylight in the vaulted living room.
The second bedroom features an adjoining en-suite full bathroom and an updated sliding door — per the seller, this door has a super-grade strength window for added reassurance. Down the corridor, you'll find the laundry, located inside the home just off the garage.
This townhome is located on the corner with only one neighbor, and enjoys enhanced natural light overlooking the city and the vacant land next door.
This could be you, looking out onto all this outdoor space in Midtown, adjacent to the city.
Spacious garage accommodates two large vehicles — one lifted.
Located in sought-after Midtown, the heart of Houston's inner-city living.
Midtown offers a vibrant city lifestyle with high walkability and proximity to bars, restaurants, cafes, art galleries, and festivals.
Relax and unwind in the evening on the spacious garden patio, or from your private balcony off the living room upstairs. This urban retreat offers the city lifestyle you've been looking for — book your tour today! A lock-and-go lifestyle awaits.
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$350,000
2 beds1,764 sqft$198/sqft
708 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77019
Est: $2,394/moGet pre-approved
TownhouseProperty Type
1,751 sq ftLot Size
2003Year Built
$198/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Motivated Sellers! Don't miss this unique Townhome with 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, oversize Patio, Balcony, 2-Car Garage, only minutes from Downtown, the Theater District, top restaurants, sports venues, Buffalo Bayou Park, POST Houston and the Medical Center. Experience the best of Midtown in this rare corner-unit townhome offering privacy, space, and unbeatable walkability. Abundant natural light, and a flexible layout make this home ideal for entertaining, working from home, or creating a dedicated...Motivated Sellers! Don't miss this unique Townhome with 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, oversize Patio, Balcony, 2-Car Garage, only minutes from Downtown, the Theater District, top restaurants, sports venues, Buffalo Bayou Park, POST Houston and the Medical Center. Experience the best of Midtown in this rare corner-unit townhome offering privacy, space, and unbeatable walkability. Abundant natural light, and a flexible layout make this home ideal for entertaining, working from home, or creating a dedicated office or small business space. Enjoy a private low-maintenance yard perfect for relaxing, gardening, entertaining, or pets—an uncommon find in the heart of the city. The private 2-Car Garage provides exceptional convenience and can accommodate larger vehicles - rare for Midtown living. Whether you’re a downtown professional, foodie, sports fan, outdoor enthusiast, or seeking a unique live/work opportunity, this move-in ready Midtown gem offers a lifestyle unlike any other! Make it yours!
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Last updated: 09/08/2026 10:53 AM • Source: HARMLS, MLS#: 21459091

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Listing Courtesy of Trilogy Realty Group LLC, Claudia Russo, TREC #0773407
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Property Information for 708 Ruthven Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,375 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Townhouse
  • County: Harris County
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern
  • Subdivision Name: Ruthven Street T H Sec 02
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,751 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From your location, please use GPS for the most accurate directions to the home.
  • Map Coordinate: 493P
  • MLS Area Major: 16
  • MLS Area Minor: Midtown - Houston
  • Unparsed Address: 708 Ruthven Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,375
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 12 BLK 1 RUTHVEN STREET T/H SEC 2
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: GREGORY-LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: GREGORY-LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1764.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Acres: 1751.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 122-712-001-0012
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Townhouse/Condo, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 2
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air, Gas
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 3
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 708 Ruthven Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 8, 2026

Terminated

HARMLS #97887484

$350,000—
Sep 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #21459091

$350,000—
Jul 23, 2026

Price Change

HARMLS #97887484

$360,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/08/2026

Terminated

HARMLS #97887484

$350,000
09/08/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #21459091

$350,000
07/23/2026

Price Change

HARMLS #97887484

$360,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 708 Ruthven Street

Taxable ValueLand$122,570Additions$224,454Total$347,024
Tax Record2025$4,426 ($369 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,644 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,644 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,751 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003Year Renovated2003CountyHARRISAPN122-712-001-0012

Schools near 708 Ruthven Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Gregory-Lincoln Ed Center
Public - PK to 8
Heights High School
Public - 9 to 12
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Public - 9 to 12
Kinder High School For The Performing And Visual Arts
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gregory-Lincoln Ed Center
PublicPK to 8

Heights High School
Public9 to 12

Carnegie Vanguard High School
Public9 to 12

Kinder High School For The Performing And Visual Arts
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 708 Ruthven Street, Houston, TX 77019

708 Ruthven Street is a townhouse for sale in Houston, TX 77019. This property was listed for sale on September 8, 2026 by Trilogy Realty Group LLC, it's currently listed at $350,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on February 28, 2018. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Gregory-Lincoln Ed Center, Heights High School and Carnegie Vanguard High School. 708 Ruthven Street is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,764 sqft townhouse built in 2003.

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Listing Courtesy of Trilogy Realty Group LLC, Claudia Russo, TREC #0773407

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