Price just dropped 25k! Nestled in the heart of midtown Austin’s beloved Violet Crown Heights, 1204 Ruth Avenue is the kind of place that makes you fall in love with your neighborhood and your home. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow sits on an oversized 1/3-acre lot that feels more like your own private park. Towering trees, lush green space, and a generous screen porch create the perfect setting for everything from morning coffee to evening wine—rain or shine, all year round. Inside, the open floorplan flows effortlessly across warm hardwood floors and is bathed in natural light thanks to updated windows throughout. Whether you're hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in, the layout is both comfortable and functional—ready for however you live. And the location? Truly unbeatable. You're just blocks from neighborhood favorites like Little Deli, Fresh Plus, and the vibrant stretch of North Burnet Road filled with local restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. With a Walk Score that’s hard to beat in Austin, you can leave the car behind and savor the walkable lifestyle this area is known for. Don't miss this rare combination of space, style, and location in one of Austin’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
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Price cut: $10K (6/23)
$639,900
1204 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
2beds
1,221sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$524/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Towering treesWarm hardwood floorsOpen floorplanLush green spaceGenerous screen porchUpdated windows
- 113 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 24, 2025 at 05:15pm
Listed by:
Sam Archer (512) 633-4650,
Compass RE Texas, LLC (512) 575-3644
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 7695281

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, RNGHD, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Tile Counters, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,221 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Exterior Steps, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Level, Sprinkler - Automatic, Sprinkler - Rain Sensor, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 02310812100000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Violet Crown Heights Sec 01
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $524/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $731,974
- Annual tax amount: $10,670
- Date on market: 4/11/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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