3 beds1,889 sqft$16/sqft
1211 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Description

Eclectic charm with architectural touches. Unique gem loaded with character typical of Violet Crown Heights. Tenants to pay owner $150/month for water, wastewater, trash, electricity and gas. Upstairs has a loft with built-in shelves, makes for an great office, study or playroom. Flex area on main level could be a craft room. Very large eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar plus casual dining and recent luxury vinyl plank flooring. Hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms. Fenced yard, covered porch...Eclectic charm with architectural touches. Unique gem loaded with character typical of Violet Crown Heights. Tenants to pay owner $150/month for water, wastewater, trash, electricity and gas. Upstairs has a loft with built-in shelves, makes for an great office, study or playroom. Flex area on main level could be a craft room. Very large eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar plus casual dining and recent luxury vinyl plank flooring. Hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms. Fenced yard, covered porch with romantic bench swing. New air conditioner and new tankless water heater. Three heritage oaks on property plus 7 other oaks and pecan trees. Landscaping features low water consuming native plants. Close-in location minutes from University of Texas, the Triangle and Q2 Stadium. Charming!
LISTING UPDATED: 08/08/2026 06:30 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Chris Heagerty

    Chris Heagerty

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    TREC #0204772

    P: (512)-970-4222

Property Details for 1211 Ruth Avenue

Status
MLS #
2788974
Days on Market
Listed Today
Pet Policy
Allowed
Rental Incentives
-
Costs & Fees
-
Available Date
08/10/2026
Lease Term
Lease Length: 12 Months
Furnished
Unfurnished
Property Type
Rental
MLS Type
Residential Lease / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1957
Lot Size
0.21 AC / 9,060 SF
Subdivision Name
Violet Crown Heights
Waterfront
No
Water Access Description
Public
View
Neighborhood
Furnished
Unfurnished
Pets Allowed
DogsOk, SizeLimit
Parcel Number
02310803020000
Tax Lot
W 45' Lt 5 *& E 15' Lt 6
Tax Block
Block G
Elementary School
Brentwood
Elementary School District
Austin ISD
Middle Or Junior School
Lamar (Austin ISD)
Middle Or Junior School District
Austin ISD
Senior High School
McCallum
High School District
Austin ISD
Levels
Two
Master on Main
Yes
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Num Living
2
Living Area Source
PublicRecords
Property Condition
Resale
Pool Private
No
Pool Features
None
Lot Size Dimensions
63x150
Security Deposit
$2,450.00

Location

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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
  • Parking Total: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Outside
  • Garage: No
Interior
  • Interior Features: Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Main Level Master
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricOven, ElectricWaterHeater, Disposal, GasRange, GasWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: Inside, MainLevel
  • Restrictions: NoSmoking
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Wood, Wire
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • 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, Ceiling Fans, Electric
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Owner Pays: SeeRemarks
  • Tenant Pays: Internet, 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 Features: CeilingFans
  • Room Description: 11'8"x10'11"
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: CeilingFans
  • Room Description: 11-6"x11'7"
Room 4
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: CeilingFans
  • Room Description: 11'11"x18'
Room 5
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BreakfastBar, BreakfastArea, EatInKitchen, KitchenIsland
  • Room Description: 13'2"x13'5" Dining area is part of the kitchen.
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 Justin Lane. Turn left (south) on Grover Avenue to Ruth Avenue. Turn right on Ruth Avenue.

Property History for 1211 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2788974

$2,450
Aug 15, 2025

Rented

ACTRIS #3118882

$2,400
Aug 6, 2025

Pending

ACTRIS #3118882

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/08/2026

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2788974

$2,450
08/15/2025

Rented

ACTRIS #3118882

$2,400
08/06/2025

Pending

ACTRIS #3118882

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

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

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.

1211 Ruth Avenue is available for rent in Austin, TX 78757. This property was listed on August 8, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $2,450. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last rented on August 15, 2025. This listing's school district is Austin Independent School District. Nearby schools include Brentwood Elementary School, Lamar Middle School and McCallum High School. 1211 Ruth Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,889 sqft a property built in 1957.

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