1205 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757 Property Records

Travis County property record for 1205 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1.5 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.208 acres (9,064 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$335,000 (Oct 2008)
Tax Bill$11,459 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN0231080305

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0231080305
Alternative APNs
  • 02310803050000
  • 231993

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,416 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,680 sqft
1st Floor Area1,416 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,064 sqft (0.208 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area264 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area256 sqft
Patio Area192 sqft
Storage Building64 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number231993
Street Address1205 RUTH AVE
CityAUSTIN
StateTX
Zip78757-2617
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionE 60FT OF LOT 3 BLK G VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1
Legal SubdivisionVIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1
Legal BlockG
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Township / Civil DivisionAUSTIN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract1505

Owner

Source: Travis County records · APN 0231080305

Assessment roll updated March 16, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1800 MADISON AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2221
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 08, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 08, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 31, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2008168094
Prior Transfer DateAug 20, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000167326
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Property Address1205 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2617
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 11, 2021
Title CompanySERVICE LINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000079016
DateMay 18, 2017
Instrument2017079016
Lender
NameCAPITAL ONE NA
TypeBank
AddressPLANO, TX 75024
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Travis County records · Assessment roll updated March 16, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$11,459.00 (+12.8%)$559,971 (-13.85%) Land $384,975 Building $174,996$559,971 (-13.85%) Land $384,975 Building $174,996
2024$10,159.00 (-26.75%)
2023$650,000 Land $495,000 Building $155,000$650,000 Land $495,000 Building $155,000
2022$13,868.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Travis County (48453C), updated May 17, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardModerate
500-Year FloodplainYes
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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