Last listed at $257,500, CLOSED ON Jun 2012

$797,008

•

2,400

sq ft

1501 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757

About this home

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: Yes

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

8,259 sq ftLot Size

$332Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by John Dunham • Juice Homes, LLC

Bought with J. Scott Wiley • GoodLife Luxury, Inc.

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•Source:Unlock MLS #9946804

Redfin Estimate

$797,008

$540K over list price of $258K

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This home's estimate is 34.9% higher than the average sale price ($591K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$695,000
A
2 beds1 bath769 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$525,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft
1407 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$599,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
1504 Brentwood St, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$675,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,592 sq ft
1405 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$525,000
E
2 beds1 bath952 sq ft
1502 Madison Ave, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$525,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,128 sq ft
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$749,175

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Market trends in 78757, TX

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.0%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$700K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

54d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

107

5 MoM

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Sale history for 1501 Ruth Ave

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,906 (−2.7%)

$377,412 + $823,595

$1,201,007

2025

$24,578 (+7.5%)

$377,412 + $823,595

$1,201,007

2024

$22,856 (+79.2%)

2023

$12,756 (+0.8%)

2022

$12,659 (−0.2%)

2021

$12,683 (+7.5%)

2020

$11,795 (+14.2%)

2019

$10,329 (+6.6%)

2018

$9,693 (+31.4%)

2017

$7,378 (+10.0%)

2016

$6,707 (+13.4%)

2014

$5,915 (+6.3%)

2013

$5,566 (+16.6%)

2012

$4,773 (+1.1%)

$135,000 + $90,963

$225,963

2011

$4,722 (+2.3%)

2010

$4,618

2009

$4,618

Tax history for 1501 Ruth Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,906 (−2.7%)

$377,412 + $823,595

$1,201,007

2025

$24,578 (+7.5%)

$377,412 + $823,595

$1,201,007

2024

$22,856 (+79.2%)

2023

$12,756 (+0.8%)

2022

$12,659 (−0.2%)

2021

$12,683 (+7.5%)

2020

$11,795 (+14.2%)

2019

$10,329 (+6.6%)

2018

$9,693 (+31.4%)

2017

$7,378 (+10.0%)

2016

$6,707 (+13.4%)

2014

$5,915 (+6.3%)

2013

$5,566 (+16.6%)

2012

$4,773 (+1.1%)

$135,000 + $90,963

$225,963

2011

$4,722 (+2.3%)

2010

$4,618

2009

$4,618

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,259

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,400

Year built

1949

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Travis County

APN

233679

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2025.

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

Aug 9, 2023 • Final

Building

Construct a new swimming pool and an uncovered wood deck.

Pool and hot tub

Aug 2, 2023 • Final

Plumbing

Construct a new two-story workshop and home office.

Addition

Plumbing

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking
Features: Off Street, Outside

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room 1 Information
Kitchen

Room 2 Information
Primary Bedroom

Room 3 Information
Dining Room

Room 4 Information
Laundry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Living Room

Interior Features
Unfurnished
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Other Features: Main Level Primary

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Frame

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Fencing: Chain Link, Privacy

Green Features
Green Water Conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping

Pool and Spa Information
Pool Features: Community

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Size Dimensions: 55x150
Lot Features: Level, Many Trees, Trees Medium Size, Xeriscape

Property Information
Direction Faces: North
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Resale

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,313.78
Tax Year: 2011

Rental Information
Pets Allowed Details: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Playground, Park, Pool, Sport Court(s), Tennis Courts

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,400
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,259 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 233679
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Sep 19, 2025

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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

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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, 21 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

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Austin, TX • 78757

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Estimated sale price

$872,000 – $1.06M

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Home values near 1501 Ruth Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1411 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1198 Sq. Ft.	$483,278
1505 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 924 Sq. Ft.	$489,960

Address	Redfin Estimate
1413 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1604 Sq. Ft.	$809,098
1507 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2142 Sq. Ft.	$1,219,083

Address	Redfin Estimate
1503 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2315 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,548
1504 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$1,045,554

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