Sold
Last List Price
3 beds1,524 sqft
1509 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.25 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$386/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Updated 3/2 just half a block from Brentwood Elementary. Large backyard and detached garage.Updated 3/2 just half a block from Brentwood Elementary. Large backyard and detached garage.
  • Listed by: Betsy Gourley 512.296.5552 betsy@betsygourley.com TREC #0619148 Brokerage DRE #9004371 • Team West Real Estate LLC
Listing closed: 02/28/2019 12:00 AM • Source: ACTRIS, MLS#: 9073010

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$620,000

Avg days on market

62

Sale-to-list ratio

92.4%

Austin, TX

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Team West Real Estate LLC, Betsy Gourley, TREC #0619148

Sold By Juice Homes, LLC, John Dunham, TREC #0491811

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Property Information for 1509 Ruth Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,057 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Violet Crown Heights Sec 2 Residence
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterfront Description: None
  • Water Access Description: Public
  • View: None
  • View YN: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Parcel Number: 02320602040000
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Block: J
  • 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: 3
  • Num Living: 1
  • Living Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Property Condition: Updated Remodeled
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Spa Features: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,977 SF
General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Total: 2
  • Parking Features: Door Single, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1
Interior
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Main Level Master, No Interior Steps, Recessed Lighting, Walk In Closets
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ExhaustFan, FreeStandingRange, Disposal, Microwave, StainlessSteelAppliances
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Laundry Features: LaundryRoom
  • Restrictions: NoRestrictions
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Private Yard
  • Construction Materials: Hardiplank Type
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Curbs
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Interior Lot, Level, Trees Large Size
  • Horse: No
Location Information
  • Building Area Total: 1,524.00
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Workshop
Room 2
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: DoubleVanity, GardenTubRomanTub, SeparateShower
Room 3
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 4
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: WalkInClosets
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Features: BreakfastBar, GraniteCounters, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 4
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 5
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Rate: 2.21%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Directions: Burnet to Woodrow to Ruth Ave.

Property History for 1509 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Feb 28, 2019

Sold

ACTRIS #9073010

Feb 10, 2019

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9073010

$588,000
Feb 9, 2019

Pending

ACTRIS #9073010

$588,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/28/2019

Sold

ACTRIS #9073010

02/10/2019

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9073010

$588,000
02/09/2019

Pending

ACTRIS #9073010

$588,000

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

Public Records for 1509 Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$398,307Additions$327,066Total$725,373
Tax Record2025$12,065 ($1,005 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,541 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,541 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,972 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950CountyTRAVISAPN233675

Schools near 1509 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: 1509 Ruth Avenue, Austin, TX 78757
$588,000
3
1,524
10,977
$1,400,000
3
2,142
8,886
$1,275,000
4
2,696
9,639
$725,000
2
1,099
9,639
3
3
2,686
9,640
$649,000
6
2,305
9,931

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