1211 Ruth Ave

1,889 Sq. Ft.
$15 / Sq. Ft.
1,889
Sq. Ft.
$15
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Show front house. Book appointment through Showingtime with automatic confirmation. Owner lives in rear unit-please do not disturb. Eclectic charm with architectural touches. Unique gem loaded with character typical of Violet Crown Heights. Tenant to pay owner $200/month for water, wastewater, trash, electricity and gas. Upstairs loft with built-in shelves, makes for a great office or study. Flex area on the main could be a craft room. Very large eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar plus casual dining...Show front house. Book appointment through Showingtime with automatic confirmation. Owner lives in rear unit-please do not disturb. Eclectic charm with architectural touches. Unique gem loaded with character typical of Violet Crown Heights. Tenant to pay owner $200/month for water, wastewater, trash, electricity and gas. Upstairs loft with built-in shelves, makes for a great office or study. Flex area on the main could be a craft room. Very large eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar plus casual dining area and new luxury vinyl plank flooring. Hardwood floors in the living room and bedrooms. Slylight in living room. Fenced yard, covered porch with romantic bench swing. Three heritage oaks on the property plus 7 other oaks and pecan trees. Landscaping features low water consuming native plants. Close in location minutes from UT, the Triangle and Q2 Stadium. One parking place on site plus additional street parking. Charming!

Listing Agent

  1. Chris Heagerty

    Chris Heagerty

    Listing Agent

    Compass RE Texas, LLC

    TREC #0204772

    P: (512)-970-4222

Property Details for 1211 Ruth Avenue

Subdivision Name
Violet Crown Heights Sec 01
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
None
View YN
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
Pets Allowed
DogsOk, SizeLimit
LISTING UPDATED: 11/10/2025 04:41 PM

Property Details for 1211 Ruth Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #3118882
Days on Market2
Pet PolicyAllowed
Rental Incentives-
Costs & Fees-
Available Date08/01/2025
Lease TermLease Length: 12 Months
FurnishedUnfurnished
Property TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Lease / Single Family Residence
Year Built1957
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,060 SF
CountyTravis County
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Building Information for 1211 Ruth Avenue

Building/Complex1211 Ruth AveFloor-Stories2Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsDogsOk,SizeLimitYear Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,060 SF

Property Information for 1211 Ruth Avenue

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Total: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Outside
  • Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0
Interior
  • Interior Features: Eat In Kitchen, Main Level Master
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricOven, GasRange, GasWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Inside, MainLevel
  • Restrictions: NoSmoking
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood, Wire
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, Screens, WindowTreatments
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: None
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Interior Lot, Trees Large Size
  • Horse: No
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Owner Pays: Electricity, Gas, Water
  • Tenant Pays: SeeRemarks
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: 15'3"x13'3"
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: 11'8"x10'll"
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: 11'6"x11'7"
Room 4
  • Room Description: 11'11"x18'
Room 5
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BreakfastBar, DiningArea, EatInKitchen, KitchenIsland
  • Room Description: 13'2'X13'5" Dining area is part of kitchen. Flooring is recently installed vinyl plank.
Room 6
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: 19'8"x11'9"
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 4
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 5
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 6
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Directions: Take Lamar Blvd south to Justin Lane. Turn right (west) onto Justing Lane. Turn left (south) on Grover Ave to Ruth Ave. Turn right on Ruth Ave.

Property History for 1211 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2025

Rented

ACTRIS #3118882

$2,400
Aug 6, 2025

Pending

ACTRIS #3118882

Aug 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #3118882

$2,400
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2025

Rented

ACTRIS #3118882

$2,400
08/06/2025

Pending

ACTRIS #3118882

08/04/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #3118882

$2,400

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Schools near 1211 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
Charter - 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brentwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lamar Middle School
Public6 to 8

McCallum High School
Public9 to 12

Greenleaf NCC
Charter12

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