1004 Ruth Ave

2,701 Sq. Ft.
$555 / Sq. Ft.
2,701
Sq. Ft.
$555
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Exquisite 2,701 sq. ft. mid-century gem in Austin’s vibrant Brentwood, built in the 1950s, fully remodeled with added square footage in 2011 and again 2019. Nestled in a tight-knit, friendly community with “old Austin” charm, Brentwood hosts events like the Violet Crown Festival, Oktoberfest, and the iconic Arroyo Seco luminaria. Just 5 miles from downtown and 3 miles from UT Austin, it boasts walkability, bike-friendly paths, and Brentwood Park’s trails, playscapes, tennis courts, and public pool....Exquisite 2,701 sq. ft. mid-century gem in Austin’s vibrant Brentwood, built in the 1950s, fully remodeled with added square footage in 2011 and again 2019. Nestled in a tight-knit, friendly community with “old Austin” charm, Brentwood hosts events like the Violet Crown Festival, Oktoberfest, and the iconic Arroyo Seco luminaria. Just 5 miles from downtown and 3 miles from UT Austin, it boasts walkability, bike-friendly paths, and Brentwood Park’s trails, playscapes, tennis courts, and public pool. Savor local favorites like Threadgill’s, Stiles Switch BBQ, Torchy’s Tacos, Monkey Nest Coffee, and Upper Crust Bakery, plus top-rated schools like Brentwood Elementary (dual-language) and McCallum High’s acclaimed Fine Arts Academy, ranked among Texas’ best.

This rare 5-bedroom, 4-bath home stuns with a chef’s kitchen featuring a Thermador 48” professional-grade refrigerator/freezer, 6-burner gas range w/double ovens, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a massive center island, custom NativeStone sink, undercabinet lighting, and sleek wood-look tile flooring throughout. Fresh custom trim, crown molding, and designer paint create a bright, open interior with spacious living and dining areas perfect for relaxed living or lavish entertaining. Energy-efficient windows ensure comfort and savings.

The resort-style backyard, among Brentwood’s largest, offers a covered porch with a built-in outdoor kitchen, new lap pool in 2022, hot tub w/cascading waterfall, professional putting green, premium synthetic lawn for year-round beauty, and a spacious storage shed. The xeriscaped front yard and RV parking with sewer hookup add convenience, while space for an ADU or small secondary home supports multigenerational living. Custom exterior lighting with programmable holiday displays adds festive sparkle. With a single-car garage and wide driveway for two vehicles, this home blends Brentwood’s vibrant community, prime location, and modern luxury for the ultimate Austin lifestyle.

Listing Agent

  1. Jeffrey Schnabel

    Jeffrey Schnabel

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    TREC #0550827

Property Details for 1004 Ruth Avenue

Subdivision Name
Violet Crown Heights
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
None
View YN
No
Parcel Number
02310804160000
Tax Lot
8
LISTING UPDATED: 06/26/2025 11:39 AM

Property Details for 1004 Ruth Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #4040356
Days on Market2
Taxes$22,571 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2011
Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,242 SF
CountyTravis County

Location

Sold By Redfin Corporation, Carmen Gioia, TREC #0620674

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Building Information for 1004 Ruth Avenue

Stories1Year Built2011Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,242 SF

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Property Information for 1004 Ruth Avenue

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Total: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1
Interior
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, In Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Master, Multiple Closets, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Sound System
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: BuiltInGasRange, BuiltInRefrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, ExhaustFan, Freezer, GasCooktop, Disposal, GasRange, GasWaterHeater, IceMaker, Microwave, PlumbedForIceMaker, Refrigerator, RangeHood, StainlessSteelAppliances, VentedExhaustFan, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Inside, MainLevel, LaundryRoom, InUnit, WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
  • Restrictions: CityRestrictions, DeedRestrictions, ZoningRestrictions
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Uncovered Courtyard
  • New Construction: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Hardiplank Type
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Full, Front Yard, Gate, Perimeter, Privacy, Wood, Wire
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Window Features: Blinds, DoublePaneWindows, EnergyStarQualifiedWindows, InsulatedWindows, LowEmissivityWindows, Screens, Vinyl, WindowCoverings, WindowTreatments
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: Playground, Park, Pool, Trails Paths, Curbs
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Level, Trees Large Size, Trees Medium Size, Xeriscape
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Green Features
  • Green Water Conservation: WaterSmartLandscaping
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BreakfastBar, BreakfastArea, DiningArea, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, KitchenIsland, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, LowFlowPlumbingFixtures, Pantry, QuartzCounters
Room 2
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: DoubleVanity, EnSuiteBathroom, GardenTubRomanTub, HighCeilings, LowFlowPlumbingFixtures, QuartzCounters, RecessedLighting, SoakingTub, SeparateShower, WalkInShower
Room 3
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, CrownMolding, EnSuiteBathroom, HighCeilings, MultipleClosets, RecessedLighting, Study, WalkInClosets
  • Room Description: Access to covered rear porch with easy access to pool and hot tub
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,195,505
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Rate: 1.98%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
  • Directions: Head North from 2222 on Woodrow or Grover, Right on Ruth and home is on the left side of street OR South from Justin Ln on Woodrow or Grover, Left on Ruth.

Property History for 1004 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jun 25, 2025

Sold

ACTRIS #4040356

Jun 4, 2025

Active Under Contract

ACTRIS #4040356

Jun 3, 2025

Pending

ACTRIS #4040356

Jun 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4040356

$1,499,990
Sep 15, 2016

Sold

ACTRIS #4825955

Aug 4, 2016

Pending

ACTRIS #4825955

$785,000
Jul 21, 2016

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4825955

$785,000
Sep 1, 2010

Sold

ACTRIS #7833271

Aug 16, 2010

Pending

ACTRIS #7833271

$170,000
Apr 30, 2010

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7833271

$170,000
Sep 4, 2009

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #5622070

$239,000
Aug 3, 2009

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5622070

$280,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2025

Sold

ACTRIS #4040356

06/04/2025

Active Under Contract

ACTRIS #4040356

06/03/2025

Pending

ACTRIS #4040356

06/01/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4040356

$1,499,990
09/15/2016

Sold

ACTRIS #4825955

08/04/2016

Pending

ACTRIS #4825955

$785,000
07/21/2016

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4825955

$785,000
09/01/2010

Sold

ACTRIS #7833271

08/16/2010

Pending

ACTRIS #7833271

$170,000
04/30/2010

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7833271

$170,000
09/04/2009

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #5622070

$239,000
08/03/2009

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5622070

$280,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1004 Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$409,006Additions$786,499Total$1,195,505
Tax Record2024$17,632 ($1,469 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,701 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,701 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,255 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2011CountyTRAVISAPN02310804160000

Schools near 1004 Ruth Avenue

This home is within Austin Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brentwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lamar Middle School
Public6 to 8

McCallum High School
Public9 to 12

Leadership Academy
Public7 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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