1305 Ruth Ave
Description
Soaring floor to ceiling corner window fill the living area and primary suite with natural light, while wood floors add warmth and flow throughout the home. Tucked privately at the rear of the home, the vaulted owner’s suite offers...Towering front yard oak trees shade this updated Brentwood retreat set on a rare ¼-acre lot in the heart of Midtown Austin. A thoughtfully designed remodel that quickly unfolds and offers more than meets the eye with an intelligent layout and elevated style throughout.
Soaring floor to ceiling corner window fill the living area and primary suite with natural light, while wood floors add warmth and flow throughout the home. Tucked privately at the rear of the home, the vaulted owner’s suite offers a quiet retreat with concrete floors, abundant light, and separation from the well appointed front guest bedrooms.
The remodeled kitchen blends seamlessly with the living and dining areas, and includes panel-ready appliances, a waterfall center island, and popup vent ~ the clean-lined cabinetry offers a crisp, modern look. The owners appreciate the bar top seating and views out to the front yard.
Step outside to a park like backyard with a recently designed sitting area sure to be a popular gathering spot ~ stone lueders and black star gravel creates the perfect spot to relax or entertain. The spacious lot offers a range of possibilities for future expansion, gardening, or potential for additional structures.
Additional features include a single-car garage and a prime location just a short stroll to Brentwood Elementary, the park, and favorites like Bird Bird Biscuit, The Little Deli and Pizzeria, and The Violet Crown.
Listing Agent
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Property Details for 1305 Ruth Avenue
Property Details for 1305 Ruth Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 9323891 |
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Taxes | $13,182 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 AC / 11,417 SF |
| County | Travis County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Location
Sold By Compass RE Texas, LLC, Juanita Thornton, TREC #0559096; Compass RE Texas, LLC, Lisa Muñoz, TREC #0474023
Building Information for 1305 Ruth Avenue
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1Property Information for 1305 Ruth Avenue
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Total: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Main Level Master
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
- Appliances: BuiltInOven, ExhaustFan, GasCooktop, GasWaterHeater, Refrigerator
- Fireplace: No
- Fireplaces Total: 0
- Laundry Features: Inside, LaundryCloset
- Restrictions: CityRestrictions, DeedRestrictions
- Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Private Yard
- New Construction: No
- Construction Materials: Hardiplank Type, Wood Siding
- Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier, Slab
- Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
- Roof: Composition
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Direction Faces: North
- Window Features: DoublePaneWindows
- Accessibility Features: None
- Community Features: Dog Park, Playground, Park, Pool, Trails Paths
- FEMA Flood Plain: No
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Level, Trees Medium Size
- Horse: No
- Horse Amenities: None
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans
- Heating YN: Yes
- Heating: Central
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Features: BreakfastBar, DiningArea, GourmetKitchen, KitchenIsland, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, QuartzCounters
- Room Description: Panel ready fridge / dishwasher and abundant storage options with gas cooktop and seating around center island.
- Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Features: QuartzCounters, SeparateShower, WalkInShower
- Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Features: CeilingFans, HighCeilings, RecessedLighting, VaultedCeilings
- Room Description: Tucked away primary suite with dramatic corner windows and vaulted ceiling.
- Permission: IDX
- Permission: IDX
- Permission: IDX
- Association: No
- Tax Assessed Value: $641,096
- Additional Parcels: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Rate: 1.98%
- Security Features: None
- Directions: Woodrow North from 2222*RT at Ruth and home on RT
Property History for 1305 Ruth Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Sold ACTRIS #9323891 | — |
| 10/27/2025 | Pending ACTRIS #9323891 | — |
| 10/27/2025 | Listed (Active) ACTRIS #9323891 | $950,000 |
| 04/21/1999 | — | |
| 03/15/1999 | $123,950 | |
| 03/15/1999 | $123,950 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1305 Ruth Avenue
Schools near 1305 Ruth Avenue
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.
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