Eclectic charm with architectural touches. Unique gem loaded with character typical of Violet Crown Heights. Tenants to pay owner $150/month for water, wastewater, trash, electricity and gas. Upstairs has a loft with built-in shelves, makes for an great office, study or playroom. Flex area on main level could be a craft room. Very large eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar plus casual dining and recent luxury vinyl plank flooring. Hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms. Fenced yard, covered porch with romantic bench swing. New air conditioner and new tankless water heater. Three heritage oaks on property plus 7 other oaks and pecan trees. Landscaping features low water consuming native plants. Close-in location minutes from University of Texas, the Triangle and Q2 Stadium. Charming!
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Brentwood, located between North Lamar Boulevard and Burnet Road, is a residential and walkable Austin neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Burnet Road corridor near Koenig Lane, where coffee counters, vintage shops, and low-key eateries line the sidewalks. Iconic local pillars include Brentwood Social House, Top Notch Hamburgers, and the Austin FC training grounds at St. David’s Performance Center. Tree-shaded streets and tidy bungalows set a calm, lived-in tone. Sidewalk strolls link small green spaces with school campuses and community hangouts. The geography reads as central-north Austin, with quick hops to nearby corridors without losing its quiet blocks.
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Public facts and zoning for 1211 Ruth Ave
Beds
—
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,889
Stories
2
Lot Size
9,060 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1957
Year Renovated
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County
Travis County
APN
231990
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2026.
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