Last listed at $649,000, closed on jan 2026

$746,614

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $244/mo

•

2,305

sq ft

1513 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757

About this home

Prime investment opportunity in the highly sought after Brentwood neighborhood! Located just around the corner from Brentwood Neighborhood Park and Brentwood Elementary School, this appx. 2,305 sqft duplex features two units. Unit A is 2 beds / 1 bath with hardwood floors and a kitchen that opens up to the main living area. Just around the back, you will find unit B with 4 beds and 2 full bathrooms. Each unit has its own entry and its own fenced, private backyard. Easy access to the Arroyo Seco bike trail and just a 10 minute drive to The University of Texas and a 15 minute drive to Downtown Austin. You can also walk to neighborhood favorites, like Little Deli and Stiles Switch BBQ.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

9,931 sq ftLot Size

$324Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Brian Copland • eXp Realty, LLC

Contact: (512) 576-0288

Bought with Carlos Dongmo • CB&A, Realtors

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Redfin Estimate

$746,614

$98K over list price of $649K

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This home's estimate is 25.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.01M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$1,400,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,500 sq ft
1804 Ullrich Ave, Austin, TX 78756
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$949,950
B
4 beds2 baths1,992 sq ft
1507 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$1,100,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,136 sq ft
1906 Alguno Rd, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,250,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,466 sq ft
901 Brentwood St, Austin, TX 78757
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$749,000
E
4 beds3 baths1,855 sq ft
5409 Joe Sayers Ave, Austin, TX 78756
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$599,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
1504 Brentwood St, Austin, TX 78757

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Market trends in 78757, TX

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

96.7%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$670K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

75d

7 days MoM

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Sale history for 1513 Ruth Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 8, 2026

Sold

Unlock MLS #2299984

Jan 7, 2026

Sold

Nov 18, 2025

Contingent

—

Nov 5, 2025

Price Changed

$649,000

$282/sq ft

Oct 3, 2025

Relisted

—

Apr 3, 2025

Price Changed

$695,000

$302/sq ft

Mar 17, 2025

Listed

$720,000

$312/sq ft

APPFOLIO #2

Nov 19, 2025

Rental Removed

$2,500

$1/sq ft

Nov 18, 2025

Listed for Rent

$2,500

$1/sq ft

APPFOLIO #1

Nov 19, 2025

Rental Removed

$2,500

$1/sq ft

Nov 18, 2025

Listed for Rent

$2,100

$1/sq ft

Oct 7, 2025

Rental Removed

$2,195

$1/sq ft

Oct 7, 2025

Listed for Rent

$2,195

$1/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 31, 2011

Sold

Public Records

Aug 31, 2011

Sold

Public Records

Jan 3, 1995

Sold

$16/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 4, 1961

Sold

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,600 (+20.5%)

$367,005 + $346,431

$713,436

2025

$12,121 (−10.0%)

$393,219 + $199,079

$592,298

2024

$13,472 (+18.9%)

$495,000 + $184,786

$679,786

2023

$11,333 (−16.3%)

$495,000 + $131,420

$626,420

2022

$13,533 (+14.0%)

$495,000 + $190,265

$685,265

2021

$11,875 (+27.4%)

$330,000 + $215,537

$545,537

2020

$9,321 (+3.8%)

$330,000 + $88,624

$418,624

2019

$8,979 (−3.6%)

$330,000 + $88,624

$418,624

2018

$9,319 (−0.3%)

$275,000 + $112,720

$387,720

2017

$9,343

$275,000 + $143,962

$418,962

2016

$9,343 (+12.9%)

$275,000 + $112,720

$387,720

2014

$8,273 (+22.2%)

$204,000 + $143,658

$347,658

2013

$6,769 (+1.8%)

$204,000 + $143,658

$347,658

2012

$6,647 (+8.7%)

$150,000 + $124,796

$274,796

2011

$6,118 (−3.0%)

2010

$6,307

2009

$6,307

Tax history for 1513 Ruth Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,600 (+20.5%)

$367,005 + $346,431

$713,436

2025

$12,121 (−10.0%)

$393,219 + $199,079

$592,298

2024

$13,472 (+18.9%)

$495,000 + $184,786

$679,786

2023

$11,333 (−16.3%)

$495,000 + $131,420

$626,420

2022

$13,533 (+14.0%)

$495,000 + $190,265

$685,265

2021

$11,875 (+27.4%)

$330,000 + $215,537

$545,537

2020

$9,321 (+3.8%)

$330,000 + $88,624

$418,624

2019

$8,979 (−3.6%)

$330,000 + $88,624

$418,624

2018

$9,319 (−0.3%)

$275,000 + $112,720

$387,720

2017

$9,343

$275,000 + $143,962

$418,962

2016

$9,343 (+12.9%)

$275,000 + $112,720

$387,720

2014

$8,273 (+22.2%)

$204,000 + $143,658

$347,658

2013

$6,769 (+1.8%)

$204,000 + $143,658

$347,658

2012

$6,647 (+8.7%)

$150,000 + $124,796

$274,796

2011

$6,118 (−3.0%)

2010

$6,307

2009

$6,307

*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

70 ft.

Lot depth

150 ft.

Lot size

9,945 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

2,305

Year built

1950

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Travis County

APN

233673

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 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

Dec 14, 2011 • Final

Building

Repair and stabilize the foundation on an existing structure. No changes or increases to the building footprint are permitted.

Remodel

Dec 14, 2011 • Final

Building

Obtain a life safety certificate of occupancy for a kitchen addition that converts the building into a duplex.

Addition

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: 2

Parking
Features: Garage
# of Parking (Total): 4
# of Covered Spaces: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Room Information
Room Types: Family Room

Laundry Information
Features: Multiple Locations, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Oven, Refrigerator

Interior Features
Window Features: Window Treatments
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Other Features: Interior Steps, Open Floorplan

Multi Unit Information
# Of Units Total: 2

Unit Type 1
Unit Number: A
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Furnished Information: Unfurnished

Unit Type 2
Unit Number: B
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Unfurnished

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Frame

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Exterior Steps
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.228
Lot Size Acres: 0.228
Lot Features: Level, Trees Large Size

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

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $679,876

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $13,472
Tax Year: 2024

Rental Information
Owner Pays: Insurance, Taxes
PetsAllowedYN: false
Pets Allowed Details: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Fiber Optic Available, Water Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Central

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Playground, Park

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,305
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,945 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Travis County
APN: 233673

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Brentwood Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Lamar Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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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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

$710,000 – $859,000

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Home values near 1513 Ruth Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1505 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 924 Sq. Ft.	$483,583
1511 Ruth Ave Apartment 1, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2686 Sq. Ft.	$1,140,131

Address	Redfin Estimate
1507 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2142 Sq. Ft.	$1,153,610
1515 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$531,848

Address	Redfin Estimate
1509 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1524 Sq. Ft.	$761,496
1504 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$841,571

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