Travis County property record for 1309 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,061 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $206,300 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $9,092 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0232060302 |
| Primary APN | 0232060302 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,061 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 66.7 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 138 sqft |
| Account Number | 233695 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1309 RUTH AVE |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78757-2619 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 33.33FT OF LOT 10 *& E 33.33FT OF LOT 11 BLK G VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 1505 |
Source: Travis County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1309 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2619 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004127540 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 27, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1276000141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Austin City |
| County | Travis County |
| Unified School District | Austin Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,092.00 (-19.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $563,976 (-32.26%) Land $394,038 Building $169,938 | $563,976 (-32.26%) Land $394,038 Building $169,938 |
| 2024 | $11,338.00 (+10.89%) | ||
| 2023 | $832,531 Land $540,000 Building $292,531 | $832,531 Land $540,000 Building $292,531 | |
| 2022 | $10,225.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 32 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF AUSTIN WATER & WASTEWATER serves 1,115,323 people · EPA ID TX2270001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 696 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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