Houston, TX 77019 1606 Ruthven Street
$395,000
20 more
Presented By: Keller Williams Premier Realty;
Beds • 3
Baths • 2
SQFT • 1,166
Home Details
Welcome to this charming & versatile residence in the heart of Midtown, directly facing Wiley Park & just a short walk to Downtown & Allen Parkway. This property offers endless possibilities—live in it as a single-family home with private guest quarters, or take advantage of the separate back unit with its own meter for income-producing potential. The front residence features 2 beds & 1 bath, while the private rear unit offers an additional 1 bed & 1 bath. Inside, the home has been remodeled with modern finishes. The kitchen showcases granite countertops & a stainless steel sink with a gooseneck faucet. The bedrooms feature ceiling fans, large windows, & comfortable layouts, while the bathroom offers updated vanities, modern fixtures, & tub/shower combos accented by mosaic tile. Recent updates include new hardwood flooring, fresh paint, replaced AC condensers, & updated electrical. Step outside to a fully fenced yard with gated entry, a covered front porch, & a green backyard space.
Presented By: Keller Williams Premier Realty;
General for 1606 Ruthven Street
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, ElectricOven, ElectricRange, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Architectural StyleTraditional
Attached Garage No
Carport Y/NNo
CityHouston
Community FeaturesCurbs
Construction MaterialsWoodSiding
CoolingCentralAir, Electric
CountyHarris
DirectionsOn West Gray, going toward downtown, pass the Taft St (Next to Carnegie Vanguard High School), and after two streets, turn left on Gillette St. Turn right on Ruthven. The property is in front of the park
DisclosuresOther, SellerDisclosure
Elementary SchoolGREGORY-LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Energy EfficientDoors, ExposureShade, Hvac, Thermostat, Windows
ExclusionsN/A
Facing DirectionSouth
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces0.0
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HeatingCentral, Electric
High SchoolHEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
High School District27 - Houston
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionTRS 9 & 10A BLK 86 BAKER W R SSBB
LevelsOne
Lot Size UnitsSquareFeet
MLS Area16
MLS Area MinorMidtown - Houston
Middle/Junior High SchoolGREGORY-LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
ModificationTimestamp2025-09-22T17:17:15.310-00:00
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipFull Ownership
Patio/Porch FeaturesPorch
PostalCityHouston
Property Sub Type AdditionalDuplex
Property SubtypeDuplex
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofComposition
Security FeaturesSecurityGate, SmokeDetectors
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count1
Subdivision NameBaker W R Ssbb
Tax Annual Amount11005.0
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms3
Year Built1930
Year Built SourcePublicRecords
Interior for 1606 Ruthven Street
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Bedrooms Possible3
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringTile, Wood
Half Baths
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesGraniteCounters, TubShower, WindowTreatments, CeilingFans, ProgrammableThermostat
Laundry FeaturesWasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Room TypeDiningRoom, FamilyRoom, GuestQuarters, LivingRoom, UtilityRoom
Total Baths2
Total Bedrooms3
Window FeaturesLowEmissivityWindows, WindowCoverings
Exterior for 1606 Ruthven Street
Building Area Total1166.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Door FeaturesInsulatedDoors
Exterior AmenitiesFullyFenced, Fence, Porch, PrivateYard
FencingBackYard
Foundation DetailsBlock
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot Dimensions40x110
Lot FeaturesSubdivision
Lot Size Acres0.0918
Lot Size Area4000.0
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesAdditionalParking, Driveway, ElectricGate, None
Road Surface TypeConcrete
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner