816 Ruthven St
Description
Rare townhouse with large, fenced corner yard, just blocks from downtown with spectacular downtown views! No HOA! The unit comes with a bonus 6'x8' bonus office room! Freshly painted interior! Meticulously maintained! Entertainer’s dream, 2nd floor open concept living/dining floorplan w/private balcony, soaring ceilings, recessed lighting, upgraded light fixtures, hardwood flooring. Chef’s kitchen is fully equipped w/granite counters and plenty of pantry space! The 3rd floor is secluded, for the...Rare townhouse with large, fenced corner yard, just blocks from downtown with spectacular downtown views! No HOA! The unit comes with a bonus 6'x8' bonus office room! Freshly painted interior! Meticulously maintained! Entertainer’s dream, 2nd floor open concept living/dining floorplan w/private balcony, soaring ceilings, recessed lighting, upgraded light fixtures, hardwood flooring. Chef’s kitchen is fully equipped w/granite counters and plenty of pantry space! The 3rd floor is secluded, for the primary retreat with new vinyl flooring & the bath has dual sinks, granite countertop, glass shower & two walk-in closets! The secondary bedroom with attached bath & patio access. Utility room & attached 2 car garage. Windows light the interior on every level with downtown views and the best surprise of all, the Bethel Park art installation and dog park next door create unparalleled views and access to this neighborhood's trendiest assets. Cafes, restaurants, bars and shopping are a walk away.
- Listed by David Young • TREC #0646225 • Blue Dahlia RealtyP: (713)-359-0289 david@bluedahliarealty.com
Property Details for 816 Ruthven Street
Architectural Style
Contemporary/Modern, Other
Subdivision NameRuthven Street T H Sec 01
LISTING UPDATED: 02/06/2026 04:01 AM
Property Details for 816 Ruthven Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 94486710 |
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Taxes | - |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Townhouse |
| Year Built | 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 AC / 2,913 SF |
| County | Harris County |
Location
Listing Courtesy of Blue Dahlia Realty, David Young, TREC #0646225
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Building Information for 816 Ruthven Street
Stories3Residences-Year Built2003Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,913 SF
Payment Calculator
$2,693 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
Principal and Interest
$1,945
Property Taxes
$748
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 816 Ruthven Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- Directions: East on West Gray, turn left on Wilson St, then right on Ruthven. House on the left.
- Map Coordinate: 493P
- MLS Area Major: 16
- MLS Area Minor: Midtown - Houston
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
- Unparsed Address: 816 Ruthven Street
- Water Source: Public
Parking
- Attached Garage YN: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage YN: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA
- Tax Legal Description: LT 13 BLK 1 RUTHVEN STREET T/H SEC 1
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: 1729.0
- Living Area Source: Appraiser
- Lot Size Acres: 2913.0
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
Property and Assessments
- Disclosures: None
- New Construction YN: No
- Parcel Number: 122-810-001-0013
- Property Sub Type: Townhouse
- Property Type: Townhouse/Condo, Residential
- Public Survey Section: 01
- Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
- Green Energy Efficient: Hvac, Insulation, Thermostat
Utilities
- Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Cement Siding, Other, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Yard
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Patio And Porch Features: Balcony
- Pool Private YN: No
- Pool Area: No
- Roof: Metal
- Security Features: Security System Leased, Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Washer, Refrigerator
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 2
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Heating: Central, Gas
- Heating YN: Yes
- Interior Features: Balcony, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Living/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
- Laundry Features: CommonArea, ElectricDryerHookup
- Levels: ThreeOrMore
- Rooms Total: 9
- Room Type: Breakfast Room Nook, Living Room, Office, Utility Room
- Stories: 3
- Stories Total: 3
- Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
- Human Modified YN: No
Room 1
- Room Dimensions: 6x3
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 2
- Room Dimensions: 14x5
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
Room 3
- Room Dimensions: 19x14
- Room Level: Third
- Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 4
- Room Dimensions: 19x19
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 5
- Room Dimensions: 16x11
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 6
- Room Dimensions: 16x9
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
- Room Dimensions: 12x10
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
- Room Dimensions: 7x5
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Bathroom
Room 9
- Room Dimensions: 8x6
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Office
Rental
Rent Information
- Lease Considered YN: No
Property History for 816 Ruthven Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #94486710 | — | |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Terminated HARMLS #16763206 | — | |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #94486710 | $399,000 | — |
| Jul 19, 2016 | Sold HARMLS #62069274 | — | |
| Jun 15, 2016 | Option Pending HARMLS #62069274 | — | |
| Jun 8, 2016 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #62069274 | $340,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #94486710 | — |
| 02/05/2026 | Terminated HARMLS #16763206 | — |
| 02/05/2026 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #94486710 | $399,000 |
| 07/19/2016 | Sold HARMLS #62069274 | — |
| 06/15/2016 | Option Pending HARMLS #62069274 | — |
| 06/08/2016 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #62069274 | $340,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 816 Ruthven Street
Taxable ValueLand$203,910Additions$235,756Total$439,666
Tax Record2024$8,974 ($748 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,729 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,729 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,914 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003CountyHARRISAPN1228100010013
Schools near 816 Ruthven Street
This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| 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 | ||
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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