Last List Price
2 beds894 sqft$288/sqft
1501 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Description

Charming Brentwood Home w/ focus on quality updates (cosmetic & mechanical) & drought tolerant landscaping 4 Tot Urban Living Energy efficient double hung windows brighten each of the spacious rooms Newer gas range & dishwasher Tankless H20 heater, Updated HVAC & added attic insulation Original bath tile + added cabinets & pedestal sink Texas sized backyd privacy from native landscaping + relaxing wood deck off kitchen Near by bus line, Brentwood Park & Little DeliRestrictions: YesCharming Brentwood Home w/ focus on quality updates (cosmetic & mechanical) & drought tolerant landscaping 4 Tot Urban Living Energy efficient double hung windows brighten each of the spacious rooms Newer gas range & dishwasher Tankless H20 heater, Updated HVAC & added attic insulation Original bath tile + added cabinets & pedestal sink Texas sized backyd privacy from native landscaping + relaxing wood deck off kitchen Near by bus line, Brentwood Park & Little DeliRestrictions: Yes
LISTING CLOSED: 06/22/2012 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. John Dunham

    John Dunham

    Listing Agent

    Juice Homes, LLC

    TREC #0491811

    P: (512) 431-3654

    M: (512) 431-3654

Property Details for 1501 Ruth Avenue

Status
MLS #
9946804
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$4,314 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1949
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
Subdivision Name
Violet Crown Heights Sec 02 Resub
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
None
View YN
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
Pets Allowed
No
Parcel Number
02320602080000
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
Austin
High School District
Austin ISD
Levels
One
Master on Main
Yes
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Num Living
1
Living Area Source
PublicRecords
Property Condition
Resale
Pool Private
No
Pool Features
None, Community
Spa
No
Spa Features
None
Lot Size Dimensions
55x150

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$305,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

86.8%

Austin, TX

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Juice Homes, LLC, John Dunham, TREC #0491811

Sold By The Goodlife Team, J. Scott Wiley, TREC #0478196

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Building Information for 1501 Ruth Avenue

Stories1Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

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Property Information for 1501 Ruth Avenue

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Outside
  • Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0
Interior
  • Interior Features: Main Level Master
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Laundry Features: InKitchen
  • Restrictions: CityRestrictions
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Privacy
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: Curbs, Playground, Park, Pool, Sport Courts, Tennis Courts
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Level, Many Trees, Trees Medium Size, Xeriscape
  • Horse: No
Location Information
  • Building Area Total: 894.00
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 Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, TileCounters
Room 2
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: SeeRemarks
Room 3
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Features: BreakfastArea
Room 4
  • Room Type: Laundry
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 4
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Tax Rate: 2.32%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: None
  • Directions: North on Woodrow from 2222 (corner of Thunderbird Coffee)*LFTon Ruth OR Justin Ln to South on Woodrow*RT on Ruth

Property History for 1501 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jun 22, 2012

Sold

ACTRIS #9946804

May 13, 2012

Pending

ACTRIS #9946804

$257,500
May 11, 2012

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9946804

$257,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/22/2012

Sold

ACTRIS #9946804

05/13/2012

Pending

ACTRIS #9946804

$257,500
05/11/2012

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9946804

$257,500

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

Public Records for 1501 Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$377,412Additions$823,595Total$1,201,007
Tax Record2024$19,749 ($1,646 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,854 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,854 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,259 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Year Renovated2017CountyTRAVISAPN02320602080000

Schools near 1501 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: 1501 Ruth Avenue, Austin, TX 78757
$257,500
2
894
8,276
$720,000
3
2,315
9,000
$889,000
3
1,604
8,215
1
924
8,860
1
1,198
8,862
$730,000
3
1,608
11,369

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Listing Courtesy of Juice Homes, LLC, John Dunham, TREC #0491811

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