1204 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757 Property Records

Travis County property record for 1204 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,221 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.32 acres (13,970 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$10,670 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Mortgage
May 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN0231081210

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0231081210
Alternative APNs
  • 02310812100000
  • 232164

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,221 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,221 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area13,970 sqft (0.32 acres)
Lot Dimensions191 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area251 sqft
Deck Area188 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number232164
Old Parcel Number02310812100000
Street Address1204 RUTH AVE
CityAUSTIN
StateTX
Zip78757-2618
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 3 BLK H VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1
Legal SubdivisionVIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1
Legal BlockH
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Township / Civil DivisionAUSTIN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract1505

Owner

Source: Travis County records, as of November 3, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address1204 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2618
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 29, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NETWORK FUNDING LP
May 28, 2019Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NETWORK FUNDING LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 28, 2019
Deed SaleMay 28, 2019
Prior SaleMar 30, 2012
Deed Document Number2019075812
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Property Address1204 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2618
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 11, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000020722
DateJan 29, 2021
Instrument2021020722
Lender
NameNETWORK FUNDING LP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressHOUSTON, TX 77042
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051

May 2019: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Recording DateMay 28, 2019
Property Address1204 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2618
Document Number0000075812
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 256
Instrument DateMay 24, 2019
Instrument2019075812
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 11, 2021
Title CompanyAUSTIN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5921 OVERLOOK DR, 5921, AUSTIN, TX 78731-4221

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1204 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2618

Mortgage

Document Number0000075813
DateMay 28, 2019
Instrument2019075813
Lender
NameNETWORK FUNDING LP
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
MunicipalityAustin City
CountyTravis County
Unified School DistrictAustin Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$636,926 (-27.05%) Land $412,354 Building $224,572$636,926 (-27.05%) Land $412,354 Building $224,572
2024$10,670.00 (+15.7%)
2023$873,040 Land $585,000 Building $288,040$873,040 Land $585,000 Building $288,040
2022$9,222.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 32 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies32 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF AUSTIN WATER & WASTEWATER
serves 1,115,323 people · EPA ID TX2270001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Feb 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 696 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
AT&T
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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