Sold
Last List Price
2 beds894 sqft
1501 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1949Year Built
$288/sq ftPrice per sq ft

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 Agent

  1. John Dunham

    John Dunham

    Listing Agent

    Juice Homes, LLC

    TREC #0491811

    john.dunham@compass.com

    P: (512) 431-3654

    M: (512) 431-3654

Listing closed: 06/22/2012 12:00 AM • Source: ACTRIS, MLS#: 9946804

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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Property Information for 1501 Ruth Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,314 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • 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
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
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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