West University Place, TX 77005 4012 Ruskin Street
$1,579,000
OPEN HOUSE Sun, Sep 28 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
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Presented By: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty;
Beds • 4
Full/Half Baths • 4 / 1
SQFT • 3,581
Garage • 2
Home Details
Experience the desirable lifestyle of walkability, style, & flexible living in this West University home. Blending timeless charm with modern updates, it offers an unmatched walkable location. Nestled on a tree-lined street, it’s steps from Whole Foods, Slowpokes, Starbucks, fitness studios, West U Rec & restaurants—and an easy walk/bike ride to Colonial Park & Pool. The kitchen, open to the family room, shines with quartz counters, designer backsplash, brushed gold hardware & brilliant natural light. The downstairs Pinterest-worthy ‘lifestyle’ room, perfect for play, reading, hobbies, study or relaxing, offers built-ins, window seat & secret play nook. Upstairs features a large game room & two beautifully updated baths. The backyard is a child’s dream with whimsical treehouse, turf, basketball net & pool-sized yard. Recent roof, stucco improvements, 2 ACs & freshly painted inside & out. Convenient to the Texas Medical Center, Downtown, Greenway Plaza & Uptown. See ‘Features’ in Docs.
Presented By: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty;
General for 4012 Ruskin Street
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesConvectionOven, DoubleOven, Dishwasher, GasCooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Architectural StyleTraditional
Attached Garage No
Carport Y/NNo
CityWest University Place
Community FeaturesCommunityPool, Curbs
Construction MaterialsStone, Stucco
CoolingCentralAir, Electric
CountyHarris
DirectionsFrom 59, head South on Weslayan St. Turn right on Ruskin St. The property will be on your right.
DisclosuresSellerDisclosure
Elementary SchoolWEST UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Energy EfficientExposureShade, Hvac, Lighting
Facing DirectionSouth
Full Baths4
Garage Spaces2.0
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingCentral, Gas
High SchoolLAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
High School District27 - Houston
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLT 13 BLK 24
LevelsThreeOrMore
Lot Size UnitsSquareFeet
MLS Area17
MLS Area MinorWest University/Southside Area
Middle/Junior High SchoolPERSHING MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
ModificationTimestamp2025-09-21T20:09:10.667-00:00
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipFull Ownership
Patio/Porch FeaturesBalcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
PostalCityWest University Place
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofComposition
Security FeaturesPrewired, SmokeDetectors
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count3
Subdivision NameCollegeview
Tax Annual Amount28569.0
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms11
Year Built2003
Year Built SourcePublicRecords
Interior for 4012 Ruskin Street
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace FeaturesGas, GasLog
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringCarpet, Tile, Wood
Half Baths1
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBreakfastBar, ButlersPantry, CrownMolding, DryBar, DoubleVanity, KitchenIsland, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, BathInPrimaryBedroom, PotsAndPanDrawers, Pantry, SoakingTub, SeparateShower, TubShower, WalkInPantry, WindowT
Laundry FeaturesWasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Room TypeBreakfastRoomNook, DiningRoom, FamilyRoom, GameRoom, LivingRoom, Office, Pantry, UtilityRoom, HalfBath
Total Baths5
Total Bedrooms4
Total Fireplaces1
Window FeaturesWindowCoverings
Exterior for 4012 Ruskin Street
Building Area Total3581.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesBalcony, CoveredPatio, Deck, Fence, SprinklerIrrigation, Porch, Patio, PrivateYard
FencingBackYard
Foundation DetailsSlab
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot FeaturesSubdivision, BacksToGreenbeltPark
Lot Size Acres0.1377
Lot Size Area6000.0
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesElectricGate, Garage, GarageDoorOpener
Road Surface TypeConcrete
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner