1513 Ruth Ave

2,305 Sq. Ft.
$282 / Sq. Ft.
2,305
Sq. Ft.
$282
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.

Property Details for 1513 Ruth Avenue

Subdivision Name
Violet Crown Heights Sec 02 Resub
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
None
View YN
No
Pets Allowed
No
Parcel Number
02320602020000
LISTING UPDATED: 01/08/2026 09:28 AM

Property Details for 1513 Ruth Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #2299984
Days on Market219
Taxes$13,472 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Duplex
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,931 SF
CountyTravis County

Location

Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC, Brian Copland, TREC #0489549

Sold By CB&A, Realtors, Carlos Dongmo, TREC #0785333

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Building Information for 1513 Ruth Avenue

Stories2Residences2Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,931 SF

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Property Information for 1513 Ruth Avenue

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Total: 4
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
  • Interior Features: Interior Steps, Open Floorplan
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Steps
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: See Remarks
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Window Features: WindowTreatments
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: Playground, Park
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Level, Trees Large Size
  • Horse: No
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Fiber Optic Available, Water Available
  • Owner Pays: Insurance, Taxes
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • UnitNum: A
  • BedsTotal: 2
  • NumFullBaths: 1
  • NumHalfBaths: 0
  • BathsTotal: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ActualRent: $.00
  • LeasedYN: No
  • OccupantType: Vacant
  • PetDeposit: $.00
  • PetDepositPerPetYN: No
  • Deposit: $.00
  • MonthToMonthYN: No
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • UnitNum: B
  • BedsTotal: 4
  • NumFullBaths: 2
  • NumHalfBaths: 0
  • BathsTotal: 2
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ActualRent: $.00
  • LeasedYN: No
  • OccupantType: Vacant
  • PetDeposit: $.00
  • PetDepositPerPetYN: No
  • Deposit: $.00
  • MonthToMonthYN: No
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Permission: IDX
Unit Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $679,876
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Rate: 1.98%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: None
  • Directions: From Koenig Lane: NORTH on Arroyo Seco*RIGHT on Ruth Avenue

Property History for 1513 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jan 7, 2026

Sold

ACTRIS #2299984

Nov 18, 2025

Active Under Contract

ACTRIS #2299984

Nov 15, 2025

Pending

ACTRIS #2299984

Nov 5, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #2299984

$649,000
Oct 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2299984

Sep 8, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

ACTRIS #2299984

$695,000
Mar 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2299984

$720,000
Aug 26, 2011

Sold

ACTRIS #5416089

Jul 10, 2011

Pending

ACTRIS #5416089

$319,900
Jun 25, 2011

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5416089

$319,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2026

Sold

ACTRIS #2299984

11/18/2025

Active Under Contract

ACTRIS #2299984

11/15/2025

Pending

ACTRIS #2299984

11/05/2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #2299984

$649,000
10/03/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2299984

09/08/2025

Temporarily Off Market

ACTRIS #2299984

$695,000
03/17/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2299984

$720,000
08/26/2011

Sold

ACTRIS #5416089

07/10/2011

Pending

ACTRIS #5416089

$319,900
06/25/2011

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5416089

$319,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1513 Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$393,219Additions$199,079Total$592,298
Tax Record2024$13,472 ($1,123 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,305 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,305 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,945 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1950Year Renovated1975CountyTRAVISAPN02320602020000

Schools near 1513 Ruth Avenue

This home is within Austin Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brentwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lamar Middle School
Public6 to 8

McCallum High School
Public9 to 12

Greenleaf NCC
Charter12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC, Brian Copland, TREC #0489549

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