Last List Price
2 beds1,422 sqft$229/sqft
1406 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Description

Reduced 15k! Rare opportunity in Violet Crown/Crestview! This charming home is the one depicted on the Wall of Welcome at the Crestview Shopping Ctr. This home & property has been lovingly maintained since it was built. Huge lot w/2 car garage, shop & greenhouse. There is also a garden area the size of the front yard in the back. It has only had 2 owners. Original owner remodeled kitchen, added large 2nd living area & refinished the beautiful hardwood floors. Potential! Location! Vacant & ready to...Reduced 15k! Rare opportunity in Violet Crown/Crestview! This charming home is the one depicted on the Wall of Welcome at the Crestview Shopping Ctr. This home & property has been lovingly maintained since it was built. Huge lot w/2 car garage, shop & greenhouse. There is also a garden area the size of the front yard in the back. It has only had 2 owners. Original owner remodeled kitchen, added large 2nd living area & refinished the beautiful hardwood floors. Potential! Location! Vacant & ready to go! FEMA - Unknown Restrictions: Yes
LISTING CLOSED: 08/31/2010 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Laurie Janss • TREC #0327002 • Brokerage DRE #9009050 • RE/MAX Austin Skyline
    P: (512) 453-7463 C: (512) 423-6963 lajanss24@yahoo.com

Property Details for 1406 Ruth Avenue

Status
MLS #
4200256
Days on Market
100
Taxes
$6,523 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
0.37 AC / 16,291 SF
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
No
Parcel Number
02320601060000
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
One
Master on Main
Yes
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Num Living
2
Living Area Source
PublicRecords
Property Condition
Resale
Pool Private
No
Pool Features
None
Spa
No
Spa Features
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$621,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

94.8%

Austin, TX

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Austin Skyline, Laurie Janss, TREC #0327002

Sold By RE/MAX Austin Skyline, Laurie Janss, TREC #0327002

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Building Information for 1406 Ruth Avenue

Stories1Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,291 SF

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Property Information for 1406 Ruth Avenue

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
  • Interior Features: Separate Formal Dining Room, Multiple Living Areas, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Master
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Laundry Features: InGarage
  • Restrictions: DeedRestrictions
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: None
Property Information
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Trees Large Size
  • Horse: No
Location Information
  • Building Area Total: 1,422.00
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 2
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: None
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Tax Rate: 2.21%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: None
  • Directions: Woodrow to Ruth -west to 1406

Property History for 1406 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Aug 31, 2010

Sold

ACTRIS #4200256

Jul 24, 2010

Pending

ACTRIS #4200256

$299,900
Apr 16, 2010

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4200256

$325,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2010

Sold

ACTRIS #4200256

07/24/2010

Pending

ACTRIS #4200256

$299,900
04/16/2010

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4200256

$325,000

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

Public Records for 1406 Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$433,961Additions$375,202Total$809,163
Tax Record2024$9,772 ($814 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,422 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,422 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,287 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950CountyTRAVISAPN02320601060000

Schools near 1406 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.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1406 Ruth Avenue, Austin, TX 78757
$325,000
2
1,422
16,291
$1,500,000
4
2,405
12,196
$395,000
3
1,962
16,335
2
1,240
15,695
$850,000
2
1,400
8,407
1
1,198
8,862

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