Last listed at $1,400,000, CLOSED ON Jun 2023

$1,219,083

•

2,142

sq ft

1507 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757

About this home

Expect the unexpected in this classic 1950s Brentwood bungalow. The traditional exterior seamlessly transitions into a creative and stylish interior, artfully blending Craftsman and Industrial architectural influences. Comfortable one level living offers an open floor plan with shared areas that feature hardwood floors, high ceilings with exposed beams and brick accent walls. The thoughtfully designed kitchen has a generously sized center island, concrete counter tops, ample storage and work surfaces and stainless appliances. Three bedrooms including an impressive primary suite with loft like ceilings and details. The lush backyard was designed for entertaining. A sleek pool, cabana and patio is surrounded by manicured and mature landscaping. Additional features include smart home technologies and motorized shades. 38 solar panels and 4 Tesla Powerwalls provide significant savings and peace of mind that you can weather any storm or grid outage. Walking distance to Brentwood Elementary, parks and neighborhood mainstays like Little Deli and Fresh Plus.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

8,886 sq ftLot Size

$569Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Chris Long • Compass RE Texas, LLC

Contact: (512) 575-3644

Bought with Tom Amiss • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:Unlock MLS #5403105

Redfin Estimate

$1,219,083

$181K under list price of $1.40M

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This home's estimate is 62.8% higher than the average sale price ($749K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$599,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
1504 Brentwood St, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$949,950
B
4 beds2 baths1,992 sq ft
1507 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$795,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,046 sq ft
7501 Grover Ave, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$600,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,532 sq ft
1513 W St Johns Ave, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$675,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,592 sq ft
1405 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD MAR 3, 2026
$875,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,603 sq ft
1806 Cullen Ave, Austin, TX 78757

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Market trends in 78757, TX

Last updated August 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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4 beds3 baths3,441 sq ft
907 Karen, Austin, TX 78757
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8304 Millway Dr, Austin, TX 78757
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2 beds2 baths802 sq ft
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4 beds2 baths1,552 sq ft
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Sale history for 1507 Ruth Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jun 15, 2023

Sold

Unlock MLS #5403105

Jun 15, 2023

Sold

May 12, 2023

Contingent

—

May 5, 2023

Listed

$1,400,000

$654/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 13, 2017

Sold

Unlock MLS #3950803

Jun 14, 2017

Sold

May 31, 2017

Pending

—

May 27, 2017

Delisted

—

May 13, 2017

Coming Soon

$829,000

$387/sq ft

whoa - now this is one-of-a-kind! Brentwood area! taken down to the studs renovation & major addition in late 2012. spray-foam insulation, tankless water heater, exposed brick. ONE-STORY - 3bedrooms, 2.5baths - mud room addition in May 2016. one-car garage. OPEN kitchen - double oven/6-burner gas cooktop. in-ground POOL w/ tanning deck & waterfall. multiple outdoor sitting areas. mosquito mist system. see attached list of seller improvements. charming, fun, great for entertaining. nothing like it!Restrictions: Unknown Sprinkler Sys:Yes

Public Records

Sep 15, 2014

Sold

Unlock MLS #7207325

Sep 12, 2014

Sold

Sep 2, 2014

Pending

—

Aug 22, 2014

Contingent

—

Aug 14, 2014

Listed

$649,900

$303/sq ft

This builders personal home boasts so many upgrades, just to name a few - Foamed walls and roof deck, 2 speed 16 seer gas Carrier HVAC system, Home gutted to studs in late 2012 - Replaced all of the following, Roof, Siding, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Cabinets, Fixtures, Drywall, Windows, Paint, Trim, Floors, Appliances, Etc. Come see this place for yourself. pictures don't do it justice. It is on an oversized lot (10,500 sqft) zoned for a duplex or guest house. Owner/Agent Sprinkler Sys:Yes

Public Records

Jun 1, 2012

Sold

Public Records

Jul 17, 1998

Sold

Unlock MLS #467130

Jun 11, 1998

Delisted

—

Jun 8, 1998

Listed

$56/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 17, 1983

Sold

Public Records

Nov 29, 1977

Sold

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,370 (+0.6%)

$383,402 + $717,518

$1,100,920

2025

$23,239 (−8.0%)

$383,402 + $717,518

$1,100,920

2024

$25,261 (+27.1%)

$495,000 + $779,623

$1,274,623

2023

$19,879 (+0.8%)

2022

$19,727 (−0.2%)

2021

$19,765 (+3.3%)

2020

$19,127 (+3.8%)

$330,000 + $529,000

$859,000

2019

$18,424 (−1.7%)

$330,000 + $529,000

$859,000

2018

$18,742 (+15.8%)

2017

$16,191 (+10.0%)

2016

$14,719 (+60.4%)

2014

$9,178 (+6.3%)

2013

$8,637 (+52.8%)

2012

$5,653 (+1.3%)

$165,000 + $185,631

$350,631

2011

$5,580 (+3.8%)

2010

$5,375

2009

$5,375

Tax history for 1507 Ruth Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,370 (+0.6%)

$383,402 + $717,518

$1,100,920

2025

$23,239 (−8.0%)

$383,402 + $717,518

$1,100,920

2024

$25,261 (+27.1%)

$495,000 + $779,623

$1,274,623

2023

$19,879 (+0.8%)

2022

$19,727 (−0.2%)

2021

$19,765 (+3.3%)

2020

$19,127 (+3.8%)

$330,000 + $529,000

$859,000

2019

$18,424 (−1.7%)

$330,000 + $529,000

$859,000

2018

$18,742 (+15.8%)

2017

$16,191 (+10.0%)

2016

$14,719 (+60.4%)

2014

$9,178 (+6.3%)

2013

$8,637 (+52.8%)

2012

$5,653 (+1.3%)

$165,000 + $185,631

$350,631

2011

$5,580 (+3.8%)

2010

$5,375

2009

$5,375

*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

8,895 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,142

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Travis County

APN

233676

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 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

Oct 8, 2023 • Final

Driveway / sidewalks

Construct a new driveway approach and install a new curb and gutter.

Grading

Mar 6, 2022 • Final

Electrical

Perform a utility controlled outage for the addition of a gateway and battery storage units. Install additional electrical disconnects near the battery units and the service entrance as required.

Battery

Electrical

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

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Attached, Door-Single, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 2
# of Covered Spaces: 1

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pantry
Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Features: Double Vanity
Level: Main

Laundry Information
Features: Laundry Room

Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater

Interior Features
Window Features: Plantation Shutters, Window Treatments
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Other Features: Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Open Beams/Beamed Ceailings, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Smart Home, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: HardiPlank Type

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Rain Gutters
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
Other Structures: Cabana
Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Fenced, Privacy, Wood

Green Features
Green Energy Efficient: Solar Panels
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Power Production Type: Photovoltaics

Pool and Spa Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Waterfall

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.204
Lot Size Acres: 0.204
Lot Features: Level, Sprinklers Automatic, Trees Medium Size

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

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $998,855

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $17,560
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

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

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

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Curbs

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,142
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,895 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 233676

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 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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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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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

$1.16M – $1.40M

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Home values near 1507 Ruth Ave

Data from public records.

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 Apartment 1, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2686 Sq. Ft.	$1,155,061

Address	Redfin Estimate
1505 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 924 Sq. Ft.	$489,960
1513 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2305 Sq. Ft.	$746,040

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