$499,999
SOLD FEB 12, 2021
Last list price
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,158 Sq Ft
5,775 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$232 Per Sq Ft

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Garage Apartment
  • Wood Flooring
  • Rear Porch
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Gate

About This Home

As of February 2021

Location! Location! Location! AND INCOME PRODUCING GARAGE APARTMENT. Looking for a vibrant neighborhood that continues to grow and attract new residents and business tenants; If your answer is yes welcome home! This gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with formal living & dining rooms is located within walking distance to TSU, biking access to U of H and quick access to the museum district, downtown and med center. Large kitchen features granite counter tops, gas stove and travertine tile. All appliances included (refrigerator, gas stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer (In garage)). Large master bedroom with double sinks and oversize walk-in closet. Additional amenities include hardwood floors, privacy fence and automatic driveway gate.At the end of the day, relax in the back yard on the large back porch or tend to the herb garden. The garage apartment is included in list price SqFt (425) not included in the 2,158. Great revenue producing property or a beautiful guest retreat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janice Character

Keller Williams Memorial License #0695601 Listed on: 11/02/2020

Keller Williams Memorial

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Magana

PRG, Realtors License #0433667

PRG, Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,883

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 5,775 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Detached Carport Spaces
  • Garage Apartment
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,158 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Leased
  • Security Gate

Schools

  • Lockhart Elementary School
  • Cullen Middle School
  • Yates High School

Additional Features

  • Rear Porch
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Washington Terrace Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,883

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: 288 South to Southmore Blvd. Turn right on Almeda Rd, Right on Blodgett, left on Emancipation then right on Ruth Street.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1326
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Washington Terrace
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Travertine, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Dual Sinks, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 2158.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Garage Apartment, Living Room
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition, Other
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Porch, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, Detached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security Gate, Security System Leased
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: LOCKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: YATES HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: CULLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5883.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2024
Sold by
Cary Ruth E
Bought by
Currid Raymond E
Current Estimated Value
$473,327

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$357,524
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$115,803

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2024
Sold by
Schultz Lauren E
Bought by
Currid Raymond Earle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$357,524
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$115,803

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2020
Closed on
Feb 12, 2021
Sold by
Flowers Kathryn
Bought by
Currid Raymond Earle
Seller's Agent
Janice Character
Keller Williams Memorial
Buyer's Agent
Michael Magana
PRG, Realtors
List Price
$499,999

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2010
Sold by
Shadow Skai and Boxie Haniyyah
Bought by
Flowers Kathryn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,944
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2005
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Bought by
Bank Of New York

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$37,000
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2005
Sold by
Bank Of New York
Bought by
Shadow Skai

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$37,000
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2005
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Bought by
Bank Of New York and Certificateholders Of Cwabs 2004-08

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$37,000
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2005
Sold by
Winfrey Marvin and Winfrey Earlise M
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2004
Sold by
Daniels Terry E
Bought by
Winfrey Marvin and Winfrey Earlise M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 1998
Sold by
Malone Robert W
Bought by
Daniels Terry E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 1997
Sold by
Dickens C Bert
Bought by
Malone Robert W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 1997
Sold by
Tillison Elizabeth
Bought by
Dickens C Bert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1996
Sold by
Lowe Lori A
Bought by
Bank Of America Nt & Sa and American Housing Trust Iv

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1994
Sold by
Murphy Ella M
Bought by
Easley Cassandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,000
Interest Rate
8.52%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $360,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- Alamo Title Company Houston
Vendors Lien -- Universal Land Title
Warranty Deed -- Texas United Title
Vendors Lien -- Texas United Title
Special Warranty Deed -- --
Trustee Deed $221,557 --
Vendors Lien -- American Title Co
Warranty Deed -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Warranty Deed -- American Title Co
Warranty Deed -- --
Trustee Deed $45,433 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $360,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $153,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $155,944 FHA
Previous Owner $214,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $37,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $37,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $148,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $216,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $165,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $153,402 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $125,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $53,000 Seller Take Back
Closed $40,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/12/2021 02/12/21 Sold -- -- --
01/13/2021 01/13/21 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2020 11/01/20 For Sale $499,999 -- $232 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $9,568 $457,300 $187,425 $269,875
2023 $9,568 $490,385 $176,400 $313,985
2022 $10,465 $451,700 $137,813 $313,887
2021 $7,462 $320,156 $121,275 $198,881
2020 $6,794 $267,859 $121,275 $146,584
2019 $6,135 $288,663 $110,250 $178,413
2018 $3,987 $245,000 $93,713 $151,287
2017 $5,067 $245,000 $93,713 $151,287
2016 $4,606 $245,000 $93,713 $151,287
2015 $2,797 $214,000 $77,175 $136,825
2014 $2,797 $147,232 $44,100 $103,132
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 55047806

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0611540000002