Seller is highly motivated and has just reduced the price to $675,000. Rare opportunity to get into the Highly Desirable Brentwood Neighborhood under $700k Experience the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern updates in this beautifully restored Brentwood home! Built in 1945, 1500 Ruth Ave #A welcomes you with a charming white picket fence and a cozy covered front porch. Inside, original hardwood floors and thoughtful design elements create an inviting atmosphere. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features a versatile office space and stunning design details like beadboard ceilings, built-in shelves, and tons of natural light. The office boasts elegant leaded glass doors, adding a touch of sophistication. The kitchen is a chef's dream with designer paint, PaperStone counters, a marble island, and a beautiful backsplash. A spacious dining area, large pantry, and designated laundry room add to the home's functionality. The primary suite is privately located at the back of the house, offering easy access to the fenced yard. The en-suite bathroom features a double marble vanity and tub surround and a separate walk in shower, providing a luxurious retreat. Located in the heart of Brentwood, this home is close to everything Austin has to offer, including excellent schools and Brentwood Neighborhood Park. With no shared walls and a shared driveway, this property offers both privacy and community. Priced at $689,900, this gem won't last long! Don't miss your chance to own in one of Austin's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Restored Brentwood BEAUTY w lots of charm! Original hardwoods, beadboard ceilings, crown moulding, built-in bookshelves & cabinets, tankless water heater, pella windows. Office- built-ins & leaded glass doors. Dream kitchen w/ designer paint, paperstone counters, marble island & backsplash, stainless sink. Master w/ remote black-out blinds; bath w/ marble double vanity & tub surround. AMAZING front yard w/ white picket fence. 1 blk to element & park! Shares HOA w back unit; NO SHARED WALLS; PRIVATE yard! Sprinkler Sys:Yes
Unlock MLS #8778016
May 15, 2017
Sold
*
Apr 17, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 13, 2017
Listed
$499,900
$311/sq ft
Carefully restored Brentwood gem loads of character. Original hardwoods, beadboard ceilings, crown moldings, built-in bookshelves/cabinets, pella windows. Office w/ built-ins & leaded glass doors. Kitchen: designer paint, paperstone counters, marble island & backsplash + stainless undermount sink. Master bath: marble double vanity & tub surround. 1 of the best front yards in Brentwood - a gardener’s paradise. 1 block to Brentwood elem and park. Shares HOA with back unit, very private and no shared walls. Restrictions: Yes Sprinkler Sys:Yes
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,712 (+0.4%)
$224,438 + $396,739
$621,177
2025
$12,662 (−0.2%)
$224,438 + $394,262
$618,700
2024
$12,681 (+20.5%)
2023
$10,524 (+0.8%)
2022
$10,444 (−0.2%)
2021
$10,464 (+7.5%)
2020
$9,731 (+7.9%)
$171,000 + $266,033
$437,033
2019
$9,017
$171,000 + $249,408
$420,408
Tax history for 1500 Ruth Ave Unit A
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,712 (+0.4%)
$224,438 + $396,739
$621,177
2025
$12,662 (−0.2%)
$224,438 + $394,262
$618,700
2024
$12,681 (+20.5%)
2023
$10,524 (+0.8%)
2022
$10,444 (−0.2%)
2021
$10,464 (+7.5%)
2020
$9,731 (+7.9%)
$171,000 + $266,033
$437,033
2019
$9,017
$171,000 + $249,408
$420,408
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,608
Year built
1949
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Travis County
APN
891315
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
SF-3
Family Residence District
Family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 sq ft. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or more. A duplex use that is designated as an SF-3 district is subject to development standards that maintain single-family neighborhood characteristics.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: Assigned, Concrete, Driveway, Off Street, Shared Driveway
# of Parking (Total): 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Information
Bathroom
Description: 2 Full baths in this charming home
Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Description: The possibilities are endless for entertaining- Enjoy your Eat-In kitchen at the Kitchen island, Breakfast bar or the dedicated space for your Dining or Breakfast Table.
Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Counters, Storage
Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Living Room
Description: Enjoy stepping into your beautiful Brentwood home and being immediately greeted with this cheerful living space. Original Hardwood Floors, Crown Molding, Built-in Book Shelves.
Description: Adorable Office Nook or Craft Room faces the back of the home- with Leaded Glass Doors and Built in cabinets and Shelves.
Features: Bookcases, Stone Counters
Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Bathroom
Description: Primary Spa-Like Bathroom has been nicely updated. Soaking Tub with Marble Surround, Dual Vanity, Separate Walk-in Shower. Wainscotting and charming chandelier.
Description: Primary Bedrooms features original hardwoods, Bead Board ceilings, Walk-in closet, Adorable Built in cabinets, automatic black out shades and access to the private back yard.
Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Kitchen
Description: Cheerful Kitchen with Bead Board Ceilings, Paperstone Counters, Marble Kitchen Island, Marble Backsplash, Stainless Steel Appliances. Pantry, Breakfast Bar, Open to the Dining Area and Office Nook. Exterior Door to Driveway- Parking.
Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Gourmet Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters
Level: Main
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Other Features: Breakfast Bar, Book Cases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Study
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Security Features: Security System Owned, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Masonry, Privacy, Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.261
Lot Size Acres: 0.261
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Level, Moderate Trees, Native Plants, Near Public Transit, Sprinklers Automatic, Trees Medium Size
Property Information
Direction Faces: Southwest
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Updated/Remodeled
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $639,860
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Location
HOA Information
Has Home Owners Association
Association Name: 1500 Ruth Condominiu
Association Fee: $40
Monthly
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,608
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 891315
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brentwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Lamar Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
McCallum High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Austin, TX • 78757
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
60
39
70
48
82
58
83
64
88
67
94
76
95
76
97
76
93
71
89
65
77
55
68
48
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.4 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$610,000 – $739,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $6,420 in fees.3 minutes to get started.