OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 1979 for $30K

$489,960

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $206/mo

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924

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1505 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757

About this home

1505 Ruth Ave is a 924 square foot house on a 8,860 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on January 25, 1979 for $30,950. Based on Redfin's Austin data, we estimate the home's value is $489,960.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

8,860 sq ftLot Size

$530Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Listed by Noble Davis • Lakeline Realty

•512-797-5449 (agent)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:Unlock MLS #1612714

Redfin Estimate

$489,960

$459K since sold in January 1979$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 22.6% lower than the average sale price ($633K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$525,000
A
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SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$599,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
1504 Brentwood St, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$675,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,592 sq ft
1405 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$525,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,232 sq ft
1900 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$525,000
E
2 beds1 bath952 sq ft
1502 Madison Ave, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$949,950
F
4 beds2 baths1,992 sq ft
1507 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757

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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 1505 Ruth Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,818 (+11.6%)

$383,079 + $90,637

$473,716

2025

$9,695 (−17.4%)

$383,079 + $90,637

$473,716

2024

$11,743 (−5.7%)

$495,000 + $97,538

$592,538

2023

$12,457 (−10.3%)

$495,000 + $193,539

$688,539

2022

$13,890 (+39.9%)

$495,000 + $208,294

$703,294

2021

$9,931 (+6.4%)

$330,000 + $126,240

$456,240

2020

$9,337 (+3.8%)

$330,000 + $89,318

$419,318

2019

$8,994 (+3.3%)

$330,000 + $89,318

$419,318

2018

$8,706 (+6.8%)

$275,000 + $90,414

$365,414

2017

$8,149 (+0.3%)

$275,000 + $89,232

$364,232

2016

$8,122 (+19.1%)

$275,000 + $90,414

$365,414

2014

$6,819 (+18.7%)

$187,000 + $99,550

$286,550

2013

$5,745 (+10.7%)

$187,000 + $99,550

$286,550

2012

$5,192 (+1.2%)

$150,000 + $83,247

$233,247

2011

$5,129 (+2.4%)

2010

$5,009

2009

$5,009

Tax history for 1505 Ruth Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,818 (+11.6%)

$383,079 + $90,637

$473,716

2025

$9,695 (−17.4%)

$383,079 + $90,637

$473,716

2024

$11,743 (−5.7%)

$495,000 + $97,538

$592,538

2023

$12,457 (−10.3%)

$495,000 + $193,539

$688,539

2022

$13,890 (+39.9%)

$495,000 + $208,294

$703,294

2021

$9,931 (+6.4%)

$330,000 + $126,240

$456,240

2020

$9,337 (+3.8%)

$330,000 + $89,318

$419,318

2019

$8,994 (+3.3%)

$330,000 + $89,318

$419,318

2018

$8,706 (+6.8%)

$275,000 + $90,414

$365,414

2017

$8,149 (+0.3%)

$275,000 + $89,232

$364,232

2016

$8,122 (+19.1%)

$275,000 + $90,414

$365,414

2014

$6,819 (+18.7%)

$187,000 + $99,550

$286,550

2013

$5,745 (+10.7%)

$187,000 + $99,550

$286,550

2012

$5,192 (+1.2%)

$150,000 + $83,247

$233,247

2011

$5,129 (+2.4%)

2010

$5,009

2009

$5,009

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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

Jun 30, 2023 • Final

Plumbing

Replace an existing water heater located in an exterior closet.

Plumbing

Water heater

Apr 26, 2018 • Final

Mechanical

Replace the existing central heating and air conditioning system with or without duct work.

HVAC

Remodel

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

Exterior

Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Pier
Construction Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 2 RESIDENCE
Living Sq. Ft: 924
Gross Sq. Ft: 924
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 924
Building Sq. Ft: 924
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: W 50FT OF LOT 13 *& E10FT OF LOT 14 BLK J VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 2 RESUB

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 264
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,860
Legal Lot Number: 13
Legal Block Number: J
Municipality Type: 0A
Municipality Name: AUSTIN
Acres: 0.2034
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: TRAVIS CENTRAL APP DIST

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 924
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,860 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 233677

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Brentwood Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

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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Lifestyle

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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, 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

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Historical weather

Austin, TX • 78757

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$466,000 – $564,000

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Home values near 1505 Ruth Ave

Data from public records.

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
1501 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$917,043
1509 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1524 Sq. Ft.	$770,455

Address	Redfin Estimate
1503 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2315 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,548
1511 Ruth Ave Apt 1, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2686 Sq. Ft.	$1,155,061

Property information provided by Unlock MLS when last listed in 2024. This data may not match . Learn more.

Listing provided courtesy of: Lakeline Realty

Listing agent: Noble Davis (5127975449)

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