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$2,250 / Month

1702 Ruth St

Houston, TX 77004

713-523-7402

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,979 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Traditional Architecture
Wood Flooring
Corner Lot
Home Office
Living Room
Tile Flooring

1702 Ruth St

About This Home

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Welcome to 1702 Ruth Street,a charming 3-bedroom,1-bathroom home offering approximately 1,979 square feet of living space on a spacious 8,250-square-foot lot in Houston's desirable 77004 area. This one-story residence features classic character,a welcoming layout,fireplace,central air and heating,additional parking area. The property offers the distinctive charm and character of an established Houston neighborhood while providing convenient access to some of the city's most popular destinations. Ideally located near the Texas Medical Center,Museum District,Downtown Houston,Midtown,universities,restaurants,entertainment,and major thoroughfares. The generous lot provides valuable outdoor space and additional flexibility rarely found with many Inner-Loop rental properties. A great opportunity for tenants seeking a centrally located home with character,space,and convenient access to Houston's employment,cultural,dining,and entertainment centers. MLS ID 26441749

1702 Ruth St is a house located in Harris County and the 77004 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Houston Independent School District attendance zone.

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Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1928

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 3 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Tile

Home Design

Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

Home Office Living Room Dining Room Ceiling Fan 1,979 Sq Ft Home Decorative Fireplace 1-Story Property

Kitchen

Electric Range Electric Oven Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 8/16/26 12 Month Lease Term

Lot Details

8,250 Sq Ft Lot Corner Lot Back Yard Fenced

Schools

Macgregor Elementary School Cullen Middle School Lamar High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

Overview

Almeda Place Subdivision

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed Pet Deposit Required

Contact

Listed by Gerald Womack | Womack Development & Investment Realtors
Phone Number
Contact
Source

Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Neighborhood

As its name implies, the Museum District is home to 19 museums. This historic neighborhood is home to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Children's Museum of Houston, the Contemporary Art Museum, and other cultural centers. Each year over 8 million visitors explore this cultural hub! Residents also have access to one of Houston’s favorite parks, Hermann Park, massive green space housing the Houston Zoo, an Amphitheatre, gardens, and more. Great for students, faculty, and staff, the district is also convenient to several universities including Texas Southern University and Rice University. After you’re done exploring museums, the Museum District also has several coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, and nightlife spots. For even more shopping, dining, and entertainment options, Midtown and Downtown Houston aren’t far from the neighborhood. This bustling cultural mecca has surprisingly affordable apartments along with more upscale rentals available as well.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Houston Community College	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
University of St Thomas	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Texas Southern University	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
Baylor College of Medicine	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi

1702 Ruth St is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from Houston Community College. It is also near Texas Southern University and University of St Thomas.

Schools

MacGregor Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

393 Students

Attendance Zone

Cullen Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

310 Students

Attendance Zone

Lamar High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

3,125 Students

Attendance Zone

The School For Young Children

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

36 Students

Nearby

Presbyterian School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

646 Students

Nearby

Montessori School Downtown

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-5

136 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Museum District Northbound, located 0.9 mile from 1702 Ruth St. 1702 Ruth St is near William P Hobby, located 12.8 miles or 24 minutes away, and George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 21.5 miles or 28 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Museum District Northbound	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Ensemble/Hcc Stn Nb	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Museum District Stn Sb	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Ensemble/Hcc Stn Sb	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Wheeler Stn Sb	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	8 min	4.2 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
William P Hobby	Drive:	24 min	12.8 mi
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	28 min	21.5 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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69 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1702 Ruth St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Blodgett Plaza	Walk:	2 min	0.1 mi
1405 Wheeler St	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
4211 Caroline St	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi

1702 Ruth St has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Children's Museum of Houston	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Cockrell Butterfly Center	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Houston Museum of Natural Science	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Hermann Park	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Houston Zoo	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi

1702 Ruth St has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Children's Museum of Houston, Cockrell Butterfly Center, and Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Park Plaza Hospital	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Harris Cty Psychiatric Center	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
St. Joseph Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi

1702 Ruth St has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Park Plaza Hospital which is 0.9 mile away and a 18 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	37 min	26.3 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	66 min	51.8 mi

1702 Ruth St is 26.3 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.